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Danny Elfman Announces Fall North American Tour with Matt McJunkins
Danny Elfman has confirmed 2026 North American tour dates, with Matt McJunkins joining an all-star band for the fall trek.
Ernie Ball Acquires Source Audio
Ernie Ball has acquired Source Audio, adding the Massachusetts effects innovator to its family while keeping the pedal company’s existing brand intact.
Mastodon Summon the Low-End Spirits in “Your Ghost Again” Tour Video
Troy Sanders leads the charge on bass and vocals in Mastodon’s heavy new “Your Ghost Again” 2026 European tour highlights video.
Gamechanger Audio PLUS Pedal II Brings New Sustain Tools for Bass and Beyond
The Gamechanger Audio PLUS Pedal II revamps its piano-style sustain concept with Spectral Sampling, expanded controls, XLR input, and infinite layering.
McGrath Guitars Introduces 12 Way Rotary Selector for Three-Pickup Basses
McGrath’s 12 Way Rotary Selector adds 12 pickup configurations, relay switching, and favorite recall to its three-pickup Thunderhorse basses.
Watch Phil Lesh Weave Through “Deal” at the Fare Thee Well Reunion
Featuring Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby, Jeff Chimenti, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann on "Deal" from Fare Thee Well.
Esperanza Spalding to Perform Songs From All Nine Albums on 2026 Tour
Esperanza Spalding will tour Europe and the U.S. in 2026 with Matthew Stevens, Eric Doob, and Morgan Guerin, performing music from her nine-album catalog.
Paragram Guitars’ Agave Bass Puts a Semi-Hollow Spin on the Short Scale
Paragram Guitars’ Agave Bass pairs a 30-inch short scale with a lightweight semi-hollow body and a wide range of custom woods, pickups, and hardware options.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC Live at North Sea Jazz: Jerry Barnes Keeps the Low End Moving
This newly released Nile Rodgers and CHIC concert captures Jerry Barnes locking in on bass throughout the full North Sea Jazz set.
Tony Levin and Stick Men Revisit King Crimson’s THRAK Era on New Album
Stick Men return with Let’s THRAK Again, a Robert Fripp-sanctioned homage to King Crimson’s THRAK featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter.
No Treble Weekly Top 10: Steve Swallow, Thin Lizzy, and More
Catch up on No Treble’s 10 most-read bass stories of the week, including vintage Thin Lizzy footage, a new Steve Swallow interview, and more.
Rocco Palladino Joins Yussef Dayes for a Roots-Driven Cape Town Session
Rocco Palladino brings serious weight to Yussef Dayes’ Cape Town session, locking in as the band leans into African roots and choir-driven grooves.