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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.

Rush Unveils “R50”: A Career-Spanning Box Set Packed with Rare & Unreleased Tracks
News

Rush Unveils “R50”: A Career-Spanning Box Set Packed with Rare & Unreleased Tracks

Rush marks 50 years with "R50," a new box set featuring 50 career-spanning tracks, including rare and unreleased studio and live recordings.

Bass of the Week: Meet the Marusya DC2 – A Boutique Bass With a Striking Look
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Meet the Marusya DC2 – A Boutique Bass With a Striking Look

The Marusya Guitars DC2 is a boutique bass with a striking matte white finish, EMG pickups, and premium hardware.

Pino Palladino’s New Ernie Ball Strings: Smoothie Flats Revealed
Accessories & Strings

Pino Palladino’s New Ernie Ball Strings: Smoothie Flats Revealed

Ernie Ball and Pino Palladino introduce Smoothie Flats, a signature flatwound bass string set offering a smooth feel, rich tone, and vintage warmth.

Spector Just Revealed a Stunning Zebrawood Bass – Limited to 2025
Basses

Spector Just Revealed a Stunning Zebrawood Bass – Limited to 2025

Spector unveils a limited edition Euro RST bass for 2025, featuring a striking Zebrawood top, Empresswood body, and Aguilar electronics.

Aguilar Turns 30: These Limited-Edition Amps Blend Classic Tone with a Stunning New Look
Amps

Aguilar Turns 30: These Limited-Edition Amps Blend Classic Tone with a Stunning New Look

Aguilar marks 30 years with a limited-edition AG 500, TH 500, and SL 112, featuring a striking gold and pearl finish while delivering their signature tone.

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