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February brought a wave of new bass gear as we explored NAMM 2026 highlights. Here are the 10 most-read bass gear stories on No Treble for February 2026.

Bootsy Collins’ 1969 Fender Jazz Bass is back on the market, the Spirit Fingers Trio delivers a blazing performance, and Bryant Trenier’s upright-inspired fretless acoustic steals the spotlight. Catch up on this week’s biggest bass stories.

Yorkville Sound announces exclusive Canadian distribution partnerships with Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass, expanding access to top-tier bass gear across Canada.

Dumpstaphunk is hitting the road in 2026 with the “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” tour, featuring festival stops, hometown Jazz Fest shows, and a special Sly & The Family Stone tribute in Ohio.

Paul McCartney’s new documentary "Man on the Run" explores his life and career in the 1970s after The Beatles, featuring new interviews and rare archival footage.

Horace Panter’s 1971 Fender Precision, used to record The Specials’ “Ghost Town,” is headed to auction with an estimated £10K–£20K sale price.

Between the Buried and Me have announced a 31-date U.S. tour in support of "The Blue Nowhere". See all the dates and watch Dan Briggs perform “God Terror” live.

Ernie Ball has unveiled new Tapewound Bass Strings featuring a black nylon wrap for a warm, mellow, upright-style tone. Available in long and short scale sets.

Les Claypool calls it the most labor-intensive record of his career. The Claypool Lennon Delirium return with a new concept album and summer tour.

Mike Leon has exited CKY just weeks before a scheduled tour, citing toxicity and unprofessionalism in a candid statement. No replacement has been announced.

Ibanez updates its SR500 series for 2026 with the SR500A and SR500N, featuring the MR5S Mono Rail bridge, Bartolini or Nordstrand pickups, and models starting at $699.

Rush have expanded their “Fifty Something” tour into 2027, adding South America, UK, and Europe dates with rotating setlists and two-set shows.