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Anaconda Bass Guitars has introduced a new model called the Medusa MD5E-Elite bass. The headless design aims to be highly versatile and ergonomic.

Aguilar Amplification has announced a new limited-edition pedal for a good cause. The Aguilar Breast Cancer Awareness AG Preamp/DI Pedal has been launched during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to benefit research on the disease.

Darkglass Electronics is best known for its gritty, overdriven tones. However, it’s “come clean” with the new Luminal Booster Ultra, a bass-specific pedal that combines the tone of its Harmonic Booster with parallel compressions, a 6-band EQ, a gain reduction meter, and IR capabilities.

In Part 3 of our interview with Tony Levin, he reflects on one of Ned Steinberger’s first fretless basses as well as discusses whether he'll do a solo prog rock record in the future.

Originally introduced in 1973, the Gibson Grabber was a staple of the decade thanks to its use by KISS bassist Gene Simmons. It would find a new life in the ’90s as players like Krist Novoselic and Mike Dirnt put it to use. Now it’s reborn in a new version from Epiphone.

Ron Carter will give 40 performances in October during his residency at Birdland Jazz Club. He will perform with his New Jazz Trio, the Foursight Quartet, his Great Big Band, and in duo with pianist Bill Charlap.

Nearly two decades into their career, The Lumineers have released their first live album, “Live From Wrigley Field.” The album and concert film were recorded to an enormous crowd two years ago. The album and concert film were recorded to an enormous crowd two years ago.

Fernando Molinari just shared his latest single with us, and it’s one you’re gonna want to check out. “Netuno” features some monstrous low end, with the bassist making great use of his fifth string.

After Aerosmith’s big farewell tour was canceled, bassist Tom Hamilton opened up about the situation and even mentioned he had been playing with another group. Now, Hamilton has announced his first show with the band.

Jens Ritter just wrapped up exhibiting at Guitar Summit 2024 in Mannheim, Germany, where he showed off some spectacular instruments. One bass that caught our eye is an R8-Singlecut Concept model dubbed the “Sound of the Deep.”

Forq’s new album, “Big Party,” is perfectly named. The funky set of songs not only evoke good vibes, they’re created by a huge cast of musicians. At the center of the party is Forq leader Henry Hey.

Coroner bassist and vocalist Ron Broder has a new signature instrument from Solar Guitars called the A1.4 Coroner. The news comes as the Swiss metal mainstays are working on their first album in over 30 years.