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Fender Vintera III Leads This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories
Fender’s Vintera III series leads this week’s top bass stories, alongside Dogstar’s new single, Rock Hall inductees, and more must-read bass news.
Harley Benton Teams With BassTheWorld for Its Most Refined J-Style Bass Yet
Harley Benton teams up with BassTheWorld’s Gregor Fris for the MV-4JB Plus Signature bass, featuring Kloppmann pickups, premium woods, and high-end appointments.
Bass at the Front: Fernando Molinari’s “Minerva” Raises the Bar with Nieri, Minnemann & Medeiros
Molinari’s fretless 5 string cuts through “Minerva” with stunning intonation, leading a progressive fusion track where solo bass moments hit just as hard as the riffs.
Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade Returns With New Live EP Ahead of Claypool Gold Tour
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will release "Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1" on May 22, 2026, just as the Claypool Gold tour gets underway.
Mesa/Boogie Introduces the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II With a 40% Smaller Chassis
Mesa/Boogie has introduced the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II, a compact bass preamp and DI pedal with a 40% smaller chassis, sweepable mids, hi-pass filter, and more.
Julian Lage’s “Love Hurts” Session Keeps Moving Because Jorge Roeder Won’t Back Off
Julian Lage’s trio delivers six tunes in 25 minutes, with Jorge Roeder digging in hard on upright and driving the energy throughout. (
Carlos Henriquez Reimagines Thelonious Monk on “Monk Con Clave”
Carlos Henriquez reimagines Thelonious Monk on "Monk Con Clave," blending jazz, Latin jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with bold arrangements and standout bass lines.
Fender Unveils Vintera III Bass Series with New Jazz, Precision & Bass VI Models
Fender introduces the Vintera III Series, featuring new Jazz Bass, Precision Bass, and Bass VI models inspired by iconic ‘60s and ‘70s designs, with prices starting at $1,249.
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.