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Ron Carter shares his deep insights into music and humanity in his new book, "Ron Carter: The Smithsonian Interview."

Ernie Ball Music Man has refreshed the John Myung Artist Series Bongo 6 bass with two new finishes: Midnight Blue and Sunset Orange. The six-string bass, exclusive to the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault, was designed by the player himself and originally introduced in 2020.

This week, we’re checking out a wicked Vampyre NT bass from the Warwick Custom Shop. The bass’s instantly recognizable body shape was crafted from a swamp ash body with a one-inch AAA quilted maple top. Finished in a satin Midnight Blue, the axe has a dark and mysterious aura.

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for moe. The band has announced their 14th studio album, “Circle of Giants,” on January 31st. They’ve also announced a tour to coincide with the release, marking the group’s 35th anniversary.

KLOS Guitars launched their first bass back in 2021 with the Apollo. Now, the company has expanded its low-end lineup with the Apollo Custom lineup. The series features a wooden body with a carbon fiber neck in four-, five-, and six-string models.

HeadRush has expanded its line of products with three new tools for bassists and guitarists: the Flex Prime multi-effects processor, FRFR Go portable amplifier, and the ReValver Amp Cloner.

Shinedown's Eric Bass is stepping out front by announcing his debut solo album, "Eric Bass Presents: I Had A Name." He is giving fans a preview of the project with a video for the first single, "Mind Control."

Lusithand Devices has updated another of its products with the Ground & Pound MKII. The new stompbox “greatly improves” on the original, they say, by adding two modes that can be toggled with a mini switch.

Evan Brewer shows his awe-inspiring bass line for Entheos’s “New Light” in this bass-centric playthrough. If you know Evan, you know this one will be a wild ride.

Widespread Panic has been having a year of ups and downs. They’ve started rolling out dates for 2025 and have just released another album. "Hailbound Queen" is another EP with five songs the group calls fan favorites alongside new standout tracks.

Avery Sharpe may be best known for his longtime association with jazz legend McCoy Tyner, but his musicality can’t be pared down to one style. He discusses his new album, technique, and lessons learned from Tyner in this interview.

Dave Holland says "the world needs unity more than ever." That’s the theme of his new album "United," with Lionel Loueke.