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The 2025 Winter NAMM Show is just around the corner, but Kiesel isn’t waiting to show off their fresh gear for the new year. They’ve announced revamps of their popular Zeus and Osiris guitars and basses, now called the Z2 and the O2.

Jane’s Addiction’s on-stage meltdown this summer quickly put an end to their reunion tour featuring their first run with the original members in 14 years. Now it looks like the band is working together again, seemingly without vocalist Perry Farrell.

We’ve shared a few LEH Guitars models over the years, but this one really stands out. This colorful Offset 5 “SUPERFRO” was built for Frowin Ickler, who wanted an instrument with specs based on the Fender MonoNeon signature bass.

D'Addario has unveiled the XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit, which they call an "all-in-one power solution" for your pedalboard. The system features a 10,000mAH rechargeable Portable Power Cell with over 10 hours of power for an average-sized pedalboard.

It’s been two decades since Janek Gwizdala first stepped out as a band leader and he’s celebrating with a reissue of "Mystery to Me" with updated bass parts.

Electro-Harmonix’s Nano Looper 360 has been one of their best-selling pedals for the past decade, and now they’re leveling it up. The new 360+ Looper builds on the compact unit with an updated feature set and an even smaller footprint.

Adam Ben Ezra has a flair for reimagining how to play the bass. He’s been wowing audiences for the past decade, and that will continue into the new year with his upcoming release, "Heavy Drops."

Remco Hendriks is back with another funky fretless jam featuring legendary L.A. drummer Jack Irons. The former Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam member laid down a beat that inspired the bassist to dig into some fresh ideas.

Another epic metal band is reuniting for 2025, and you could be part of it. Jeff Loomis and Van Williams of Nevermore have announced they’re bringing the group back fourteen years after it disbanded. For the reunion, they’re looking for a bassist that can keep things tight.

Vincenzo Virgillito’s Precondition highlights bass innovation with tributes to Mingus and Jaco, crafted without overdubs and featuring double, electric, and fretless basses.

Each year we take time to reflect on all things bass from the past 12 months. That includes remembering the incredibly talented bassists that left us. 2024 was a tough year with some of our biggest bass heroes playing their final notes.