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Justin Raines Recreates Jaco’s “Continuum” Sound with DeFretter and MTD Bass

Justin Raines tackles Jaco Pastorius's "Continuum," using the DeFretter and his MTD bass to recreate the iconic tone in this new video performance.

Gang of Four bassist Dave Allen has died at 69. The band called him their "Ace of Bass" and shared he had been battling early-onset dementia.

This week's featured bass is Kauer's Draken #012, a cubist-inspired design with an antique white finish and standout Art Deco vibes.

SNL gives bassists their moment in a sketch that spirals from slow jam to all-bass chaos. “Free Fallin’” and a bass-it hound included.

Session legend Nathan East says he quietly filled in on bass for Judas Priest in the '80s while longtime member Ian Hill was away in rehab.

Discover this week's top bass news: Joe Dart's trio of new basses, Marcus Miller's Sire update, Ampeg’s SVT preamp, and more.

Charles Berthoud is floored by Michael Manring’s “Tetrahedron,” calling it one of the greatest fretless solos ever. Watch his full breakdown.

Funk outfit Ghost-Note expands their tour with summer dates across the Northeast and Canada, including appearances at major jazz festivals.

Bassists Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling fulfill a long-held vision with "Tetradom," a groundbreaking debut from their band, Quadvium.

Jaco Pastorius's "Havona" is no easy feat, but Léo Chazallet delivers a powerful interpretation after years of dedication to the piece.

Nicole Fiorentino shares how an unexpected DM led to her joining Garbage for their first U.S. headlining tour in a decade.

Nathan East's new Laney signature bass head rethinks the signal chain, offering dual inputs and a design built around performance flexibility.