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Secrets To Bass Fretting Hand Technique: Why You Shouldn’t Always Rely On A Four Fret Span
Discover essential fretting hand techniques to unlock the full potential of your bass playing. Learn the four fret span, five fret span, and three fret span positions to improve flexibility, articulation, and fretboard navigation. Perfect for mastering scales, grooves, and more.
Horn-Driven Jazz and Afrobeat Shine in Kokoroko’s Live KEXP Performance of “Higher”
Experience the vibrant fusion of jazz and Afrobeat as Kokoroko takes the stage for a stunning performance of “Higher” on KEXP. With soaring horns, intricate rhythms, and captivating energy, this live session showcases the band’s unique sound and undeniable talent.
Win Big for a Cause: Bass Upfront’s Charity Raffle Supports Musicians
Celebrate the bass community and make a difference! Bass Upfront’s 25,000 Member Charity Raffle offers incredible prizes - including a Dingwall bass and premium gear - all while supporting MusiCares, a charity helping musicians in need.
Kiesel’s New Z2 and O2 Basses Pack DarkGlass Power for 2025
The 2025 Winter NAMM Show is just around the corner, but Kiesel isn’t waiting to show off their fresh gear for the new year. They’ve announced revamps of their popular Zeus and Osiris guitars and basses, now called the Z2 and the O2.
Watch: The Cool Quest’s Ilse de Vries Shows Off Hypnotic Bass Groove on “Heatwaves”
Dutch bassist Ilse de Vries of award-winning group The Cool Quest delivers a mesmerizing solo performance of 'Heatwaves.' With 500+ shows across 13 countries, she shows why she's one of Europe's rising stars.
Jane’s Addiction Members Tease New Music—But Without Perry Farrell
Jane’s Addiction’s on-stage meltdown this summer quickly put an end to their reunion tour featuring their first run with the original members in 14 years. Now it looks like the band is working together again, seemingly without vocalist Perry Farrell.
Bass of the Week: Inside the “SUPERFRO” – A MonoNeon-Inspired Custom LEH Guitars Offset 5
We’ve shared a few LEH Guitars models over the years, but this one really stands out. This colorful Offset 5 “SUPERFRO” was built for Frowin Ickler, who wanted an instrument with specs based on the Fender MonoNeon signature bass.
Supergroup Fusion: Hadrien Feraud, Bob Reynolds, Sput & Carlinhos Take Over Tiny Room
Join Hadrien Feraud, Bob Reynolds, Sput, and Carlinhos Rocha in Tiny Room for a fusion jam where groove, improvisation, and top-tier musicianship collide.
“Ultra-Quiet Power”: D’Addario’s XPND Kit Delivers 10+ Hours for Any Pedalboard
D'Addario has unveiled the XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit, which they call an "all-in-one power solution" for your pedalboard. The system features a 10,000mAH rechargeable Portable Power Cell with over 10 hours of power for an average-sized pedalboard.
Top 10: Bass Players, Gear, and Stories That Ruled This Week (Dec 28 – Jan 3)
We wrapped up 2024 and kicked off 2025 with this week’s top 10 reader-favorite articles. From bass players and gear to stories that resonated most, see what caught the attention of the bass community from December 28th to January 3rd.
Watch Diego Tarantino Transform Nate Smith’s “River” into a Bass-Driven Masterpiece
Diego Tarantino delivers a stunning reinterpretation of Nate Smith's "River" with his signature bass artistry. Featuring a composed bass melody over "Pocket Change 2" drum beats and the rich tones of a '72 Fender Jazz, this performance is a must-watch for bass enthusiasts.
Janek Gwizdala Celebrates 20 Years of “Mystery to Me” with All-New Bass Parts and Remixes
It’s been two decades since Janek Gwizdala first stepped out as a band leader and he’s celebrating with a reissue of "Mystery to Me" with updated bass parts.