Short Scale, Big Sound: Nordstrand’s Acinonyx V Returns for 2026
The Nordstrand Audio Acinonyx V returns for 2026 with a 30.7-inch scale, PolyVox 5 pickup, and California-built construction.
The Rolling Stones Announce “Foreign Tongues,” Featuring Darryl Jones & Paul McCartney
The Rolling Stones have announced their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, featuring bassist Darryl Jones and guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, and more.
Eastwood Unveils Microtonal Doubleneck Guitar/Bass Inspired by Angine de Poitrine
Eastwood Guitars has announced the Microtonal Doubleneck 4/6 Electric Guitar/Bass, a Guitstarter model inspired by Khn de Poitrine.
Empress Effects Drive Pedal Offers Deep Overdrive Control
Empress Effects has introduced the Drive, a flexible overdrive pedal with mid shaping, clean blend, boost routing, post-mix EQ, and an adaptive noise gate.
Dan Maines and Clutch Announce 2026 U.S. Fall Tour
Clutch has announced a 17-date U.S. headlining tour for fall 2026, with dates from Charlotte to Norfolk and select support from Slomosa and Blood Vulture.
Musician’s Friend Relaunches as Guitar Center’s New Discount Gear Outlet
Guitar Center has relaunched Musician’s Friend as an off-price online outlet featuring overstock, open-box, and excess inventory on musical gear.
Ziggy Marley Channels Positivity and Healing on Brightside
Ziggy Marley has released "Brightside," a new reggae album co-written with Stephen Marley and featuring Aston Barrett, Jr., Camilla Charlesworth, Nikka Costa, Trombone Shorty, Sheila E., and Jake Shimabukuro.
Bass of the Week: Stanley Clarke’s Custom Lieber Spider Grinder Folk Bass
Explore the custom Lieber Spider Grinder Folk Bass built for Stanley Clarke’s 70th birthday, featuring carbon fiber construction, ornate inlays, and Fishman electronics.
Tom Kennedy Reaches New Heights With Star-Studded Solo Album, “The Summit”
Bassist Tom Kennedy has released "The Summit," a new solo album featuring Dave Weckl, Stu Mindeman, Terell Stafford, Bob Franceschini, and more.
Geddy Lee’s New Bass, Kiyoshi Kitagawa Tribute Lead This Week’s Top 10
Geddy Lee’s custom Rickenbacker, a tribute to Kiyoshi Kitagawa, boutique bass reviews, and new gear highlights lead this week’s Top 10 on No Treble.
Warrior Instruments Founder J. Dran Lewis Has Passed Away
J. Dran Lewis, founder of Warrior Instruments, has passed away. His family shared the news, honoring his legacy as an artist, designer, builder, and father.
Sushi Box FX Introduces the Mayday Tube Bass Preamp Pedal
Sushi Box FX has introduced the Mayday, a clean tube preamp pedal featuring a 12AU7 tube, active four-band EQ, and transformer-coupled XLR D.I. output.