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Warren Haynes Band Digs Into Roots Rock and Blues at Amp Jam 2 with Kevin Scott on Bass

Warren Haynes Band delivers more than two and a half hours from Amp Jam 2, with Kevin Scott laying down deep, steady grooves throughout.

Live Nation & Ticketmaster Found Liable in Landmark Antitrust Verdict

A federal jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for anticompetitive conduct. Here’s what the landmark ruling could mean for artists, venues, and fans.

Bass Gym: How to Use Double Stops to Level Up Your Slap Grooves

Learn how to build slap bass grooves using double stops in this Bass Gym lesson. Explore fourths, thirds, and creative techniques to add power and articulation to your playing.

Remco Hendriks Lets His Stradi Fretless Bass Do the Talking

Remco Hendriks plays a Stradi fretless 4 string in a tight close-up, locking into a drum track with signature phrasing and subtle octave pedal use.

Trace Elliot Launches Transformer DI With Huge Frequency Range for Bassists

Trace Elliot has introduced the Transformer DI, a new passive direct box for all instruments with extended frequency response and a design aimed at preserving tone.

Rock Hall 2026: Meet the Bassists Behind This Year’s Inductees

Meet the bassists behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 inductees, including Steve Harris, Peter Hook, Paul Denman, and more.

You Came for Larry Carlton and Robben Ford You Stay for the Bass

A full 2007 North Sea Jazz set featuring Larry Carlton and Robben Ford has surfaced, capturing two masters in a fluid, dynamic live performance with Travis Carlton holding down the low end.

Lyndon Laney Dies at 77: Founder of Laney Amplification Leaves Lasting Legacy

Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, has died at 77. The bassist-turned-innovator helped shape the sound of artists like Tony Iommi and generations of musicians.

Groove Podcast: Eric Revis of Branford Marsalis

Groove Podcast: Eric Revis shares his journey from electric to upright bass, exploring tone, discipline, and modern jazz philosophy in this Montreal Jazz Festival interview.

Bass of the Week: FGN’s Mighty Power JMP2-AL-R Packs Punch with a Unique Twist

FGN’s Mighty Power JMP2-AL-R bass blends classic tone with modern innovation, featuring reversed Seymour Duncan pickups and the Circle Fretting System.

I Built The Sky’s “Fuel To Fly” Blends Precision Prog with a Powerful Low-End Core

I Built The Sky pushes modern instrumental prog forward on “Fuel To Fly,” with Toby Peterson-Stewart holding down the low end on a 5-string Dingwall.

Former Men Without Hats Bassist Alain Lefebvre, aka Al Gunn, Has Died

Former Men Without Hats bassist Alain Lefebvre, aka Al Gunn, has passed away. He was also a longtime Montreal luthier and fixture in the guitar repair community.