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The StingRay Special Gets a Colorful Refresh: Ernie Ball Music Man’s 2025 Lineup
The 2025 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special arrives in six striking new finishes. Get a closer look at the updated lineup and key specs.
Ellen Alaverdyan’s Multi-Instrumental Beatles Cover Features a Message From Paul McCartney
Ellen Alaverdyan takes on The Beatles' "Ob La Di, Ob La Da," playing every instrument herself. Plus, Paul McCartney shares a special message at the end.
Deep Grooves and Karma: Pops Magellan’s Latest Track Showcases Her Evolution
Pops Magellan returns with "Funk Karma," blending bass grooves, live instrumentation, and electronic textures in a track inspired by personal growth and karma.
Fender Expands American Vintage II Series with New Olympic White Precision Bass
Fender is updating the American Vintage II Series for 2025, adding an Olympic White option to the 1960 Precision Bass lineup.
Watch: Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Flea Team Up for Epic FireAid Performance
Watch Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Flea unite for a moving FireAid performance, delivering a standout version of ‘Higher Ground’ to support wildfire relief.
Rush Unveils “R50”: A Career-Spanning Box Set Packed with Rare & Unreleased Tracks
Rush marks 50 years with "R50," a new box set featuring 50 career-spanning tracks, including rare and unreleased studio and live recordings.
Bass of the Week: Meet the Marusya DC2 – A Boutique Bass With a Striking Look
The Marusya Guitars DC2 is a boutique bass with a striking matte white finish, EMG pickups, and premium hardware.
Slap Like Mark King? Stuart Clayton Nails the Slap Bass Line on “Almost There”
Mark King's "Almost There" bass line is no easy feat—Stuart Clayton dissects its complex slap grooves and fretting-hand tricks in this must-watch cover.
Pino Palladino’s New Ernie Ball Strings: Smoothie Flats Revealed
Ernie Ball and Pino Palladino introduce Smoothie Flats, a signature flatwound bass string set offering a smooth feel, rich tone, and vintage warmth.
Top 10 in Bass This Week: NAMM 2025 Standouts, Linda May Han Oh, a Funky Bass Lesson, and More
This week’s top 10 in bass features NAMM 2025 gear standouts, Linda May Han Oh’s fearless approach, and a lesson on John Kahn’s funky groove.
What Happens When MonoNeon and Les Claypool Jam? This Video Has the Answer
MonoNeon won the Future of Bass Award at the 2025 Bass Magazine Awards, presented by Les Claypool. The two legends celebrated with an electrifying jam.
Spector Just Revealed a Stunning Zebrawood Bass – Limited to 2025
Spector unveils a limited edition Euro RST bass for 2025, featuring a striking Zebrawood top, Empresswood body, and Aguilar electronics.