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Marcos Machado Expands Tao of Bass with Scale Method Book: “Not a Fingering Manual”
Double bassist Marcos Machado updates Tao of Bass Vol. 1 and introduces Vol. 2, a 500-page guide to scales, arpeggios, and creative technique systems.
Empress Effects Introduces the Bass ParaEq MKII: A Parametric EQ Pedal Just for Bassists
Empress Effects has launched the Bass ParaEq MKII, a parametric EQ pedal built specifically for bass with tailored frequencies, piezo support, and a dynamic low shelf.
Watch Paul Jackson Front The Headhunters on The Midnight Special in a Rare Live Take of “God Made Me Funky”
The Headhunters perform “God Made Me Funky” live on The Midnight Special, with Paul Jackson delivering the groove and vocals in a standout throwback clip
“Strange Heavens”: Linda May Han Oh’s Chordless Trio Explores the Pull of Familiar Struggles
Bassist Linda May Han Oh teams up with Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey on Strange Heavens, her first chordless trio album since 2009.
Small Frame, Huge Tone: Stoll Guitars’ The Duke Archtop Acoustic Bass Defies Expectations
Stoll Guitars’ The Duke combines a compact body with powerful low-end tone, electric-like clarity, and innovative bracing in a 4.6 lb acoustic bass.
Charles Berthoud Anchors Shred Collab with Former Giacomo Turra Collaborators
Charles Berthoud joins forces with former Giacomo Turra collaborators in a shred-filled collab that doubles as a statement on artistic recognition.
Jonathan Moody’s “Asphalt” Turns Life Stories and Places into Jazz-Fusion Bass Grooves
Jonathan Moody blends jazz-fusion, storytelling, and groove-heavy bass lines on Asphalt, a new album inspired by the places that shaped his journey.
Weekly Top 10: New Bass Gear, Clarke and Wooten Tour News, and Country Bass Lessons
Catch up on the latest in bass: new gear highlights, the bass of the week, tours from Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten, and a groove masterclass.
Live at Cavatina Hall: Kinga Głyk’s Subtle Mastery on “That Right There”
Watch Kinga Głyk lay down a deep groove in her live performance of “That Right There” at Cavatina Hall, recorded with Fender Jazz and BackBeat.
Fender Releases Free Recording App Featuring Rumble Bass Amp and Effects
Fender has released a free recording app with built-in guitar and bass amp models, effects, and editing tools for desktop and mobile devices.
LFSys Unveils Lightweight BlueLine Bass Cabs: Meet the Silverstone II and Goodwood
LFSys unveils the BlueLine bass cab series, featuring the lightweight Silverstone II and Goodwood models with powerful drivers and portable designs.
Jérémie Coke Sets the Tone on Electro Deluxe’s Funky Big Band Performance of ‘Shame’
In Electro Deluxe’s live take on "Shame," Jérémie Coke stands out with deep, tasteful bass lines complemented by the group's energetic horn section.