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Don’t Throw Away Your Strings: FRET12 Launches the “String Thing” Upcycling Figure

FRET12 has introduced the String Thing, a DIY collectible figure designed to be wrapped with old guitar or bass strings, giving dead strings a creative second life.

Paul McCartney’s Record-Setting Yamaha BB-1200 Leads Auction With Basses by Dusty Hill and John McVie

Christie’s upcoming Jim Irsay Collection auction includes legendary basses from Paul McCartney, Dusty Hill, and John McVie.

Watch Keanu Reeves Hold Down the Groove in Dogstar’s New “All In Now” Video

Dogstar have released the official video for “All In Now,” the title track of their upcoming album. Keanu Reeves holds down the bass as the trio launches a new tour era.

Keanu Reeves Returns to the Low End as Dogstar Announces “All In Now” and 2026 Tour

Keanu Reeves and Dogstar have announced their new album All In Now, arriving May 29, along with a global tour and a heavy new title track.

Upton Bass Launches Chicago Double Bass Inspired by the Kay M-1

Upton Bass has unveiled the Chicago upright bass, a new model inspired by the legendary Kay M-1 and built using original Kay rib molds.

Billy Sheehan in Action: Mr. Big’s “Take Cover” Surfaces from 2009 Japan Show

Mr. Big have released a live clip of “Take Cover” from a massive 2009 show in Japan, featuring Billy Sheehan on his red Yamaha Attitude and Paul Gilbert in top form.

Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Gets Signature Hybrid Nickel Strings with Dunlop

Dunlop has teamed up with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello to release Hybrid Nickel Wound bass strings designed for clarity, punch, and a fat low end.

Mane Custom Bass Launches KJ5 Series with Exotic Woods and Bartolini Electronics

Mane Custom Bass has launched the KJ5 Series, a new lineup featuring four models with exotic tonewoods, Bartolini electronics, and 35-inch scale options in 4-, 5-, and 6-string configurations.

Mastodon Unleash “Blood and Thunder” at Bloodstock 2025

Watch Mastodon rip through “Blood and Thunder” at Bloodstock 2025, with Troy Sanders locking in the low end on one of metal’s most enduring tracks.

Sting’s Sting 3.0 Tour Expands with Fall 2026 Dates and Brooklyn Residency

Sting has announced a fall 2026 North American leg of his Sting 3.0 tour, performing in a trio with Dominic Miller and Chris Maas. See the full list of dates.

This G Major Bass Exercise Will Push Your Left-Hand Stretch to the Limit

Bassist Marek Bero shares a challenging Bass Gym exercise in G major designed to strengthen your left hand, expand your reach, and unlock new interval possibilities on the fretboard.

Watch Jacob Umansky Rip Through Interval’s “Lacuna” on the Dingwall Sol Signature Bass

Jacob Umansky demos his Dingwall Sol Signature at NAMM 2026 with a full playthrough of Intervals’ “Lacuna,” all clank, clarity, and control