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Sterling’s DarkRay 5 Bass is Here: A 5-String Beast with Darkglass Power
Basses

Sterling’s DarkRay 5 Bass is Here: A 5-String Beast with Darkglass Power

Sterling’s new DarkRay 5 Bass brings Darkglass-driven power to a 5-string format, delivering versatile clean, distortion, and fuzz tones.

For the Love of Anthony Jackson: Bass Icons Unite for a Historic Benefit Concert
Events

For the Love of Anthony Jackson: Bass Icons Unite for a Historic Benefit Concert

Bassists and music greats unite for "For the Love of Anthony," a special benefit concert honoring Anthony Jackson. See the lineup and how to support.

A Rocker’s Dream? Meet the Baum Guitars Nidhogg – Our Bass of the Week
Bass of the Week

A Rocker’s Dream? Meet the Baum Guitars Nidhogg – Our Bass of the Week

With striking looks and a tone built for rock, the Baum Guitars Nidhogg is turning heads. Here’s what makes it our Bass of the Week.

Kevin Scott and Avedissian Pickups Unveil a Vintage-Meets-Modern P-Bass Pickup
Pickups

Kevin Scott and Avedissian Pickups Unveil a Vintage-Meets-Modern P-Bass Pickup

Avedissian Pickups and Kevin Scott have teamed up to create a new Split P pickup, designed to blend vintage warmth with modern clarity for P-Bass players.

Short-Scale Spector Basses Are Finally Here: Custom Shop Expands NS Series
Basses

Short-Scale Spector Basses Are Finally Here: Custom Shop Expands NS Series

Spector Custom Shop is now offering short-scale options on NS basses for the first time, expanding scale length choices from 30" to 35".

Bob Sinicrope’s “Walking Bass Line Construction” Series Dives Into “Perdido”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Bob Sinicrope’s “Walking Bass Line Construction” Series Dives Into “Perdido”

Bob Sinicrope expands his "Walking Bass Line Construction" series with a new book on "Perdido," offering step-by-step guidance for jazz bassists.

Darkglass Kaamos: Amos Heller’s Pedal Unlocks Massive Bass Tone with Octave and Drive
Pedals & Effects

Darkglass Kaamos: Amos Heller’s Pedal Unlocks Massive Bass Tone with Octave and Drive

The Darkglass Kaamos, designed with Amos Heller, blends powerful octave and drive tones with a flexible effects loop for a dynamic, three-dimensional sound.

Christian McBride’s Latest Project Takes Flight: Ursa Major’s 2025 U.S. Tour
Concerts & Tours

Christian McBride’s Latest Project Takes Flight: Ursa Major’s 2025 U.S. Tour

Christian McBride’s latest project, Ursa Major, is hitting the road for a 2025 U.S. tour, featuring a lineup of rising jazz stars.

Black Sabbath’s Final Reunion Show to be “The Greatest Heavy Metal Show Ever”
Concerts & Tours

Black Sabbath’s Final Reunion Show to be “The Greatest Heavy Metal Show Ever”

Black Sabbath’s final show is set for July, reuniting Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward for one last time—alongside a massive lineup of metal legends.

The StingRay Special Gets a Colorful Refresh: Ernie Ball Music Man’s 2025 Lineup
Basses

The StingRay Special Gets a Colorful Refresh: Ernie Ball Music Man’s 2025 Lineup

The 2025 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special arrives in six striking new finishes. Get a closer look at the updated lineup and key specs.

Deep Grooves and Karma: Pops Magellan’s Latest Track Showcases Her Evolution
News

Deep Grooves and Karma: Pops Magellan’s Latest Track Showcases Her Evolution

Pops Magellan returns with "Funk Karma," blending bass grooves, live instrumentation, and electronic textures in a track inspired by personal growth and karma.

Fender Expands American Vintage II Series with New Olympic White Precision Bass
Basses

Fender Expands American Vintage II Series with New Olympic White Precision Bass

Fender is updating the American Vintage II Series for 2025, adding an Olympic White option to the 1960 Precision Bass lineup.