Rickenbacker’s 4003 Noir Returns for 2026 in All-Black Limited Edition
Rickenbacker has unveiled a limited 2026 run of the 4003 Noir, featuring a matte black finish, black hardware, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard.
John B. Williams, Tonight Show and Arsenio Hall Bassist, Enters Hospice Care
John B. Williams, the jazz bassist heard on The Tonight Show and The Arsenio Hall Show, has entered hospice care after serious health setbacks and surgery.
Meris Launches the Ottobit X Modular Degradation and Texture Engine
Meris has launched the Ottobit X, a modular texture engine packed with bit crushing, glitch effects, VHS reverb, filters, pitch, and more.
Ben Wolfe Finds Swing, Space, and Fire on “Any Time After Now”
Bassist Ben Wolfe’s "Any Time After Now" features ten original compositions, a stellar New York band, and the standout odd-time track “5/4 Groove.”
Goose Announces Fall Tour Dates Behind New Album “Big Modern!”
Goose has announced a fall 2026 tour supporting their forthcoming album Big Modern!, with Trevor Weekz laying down the groove on “Good2B.”
Trickfish Unveils the L212, a Lightweight 800-Watt 2×12 Bass Cabinet
Trickfish’s new L212 bass cabinet pairs two Lavoce 12-inch neodymium drivers in a compact, lightweight 800-watt enclosure.
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Bass Gear Stories of May 2026
Catch up on the most-read bass gear stories of May 2026, including new instruments, pedals, and standout low-end tools ranked by readers.
Blackbeard Guitars Brontolo Double Packs Modern Pickups Into a Vintage Relic
Blackbeard Guitars’ Brontolo Double is a short-scale Tele-style bass with a relic finish, poplar body, and neodymium pickups.
Ronald LaPread, Commodores Bassist Behind “Brick House,” Dies at 75
Ronald LaPread, founding bassist for the Commodores and the groove behind “Brick House,” has died at 75. We look back on his legacy.
Paul McCartney, Rush, Kikuchi Guitars, and More: This Week’s Top 10
Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee, Kikuchi Guitars, Spencer Zahn, and Hadrien Feraud topped this week’s most-read bass stories.
Solid State Logic Debuts Compact SSL 1 Interface for Bass, Guitar, and More
Solid State Logic’s SSL 1 is a compact USB audio interface with 32-bit conversion, 4K enhancement, and a dedicated DI input.
Gov’t Mule Teams Up with Ziggy Marley for “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour
Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley will co-headline the “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour this fall, with Kevin Scott anchoring the Mule.