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Fender Introduces the Player II Lavender Haze Jazz Bass With CME “Full Dip” Pickups and Concentric Knobs
Fender teams with Chicago Music Exchange on the Player II Lavender Haze Jazz Bass, featuring "Full Dip" pickups and concentric volume and tone knobs.
Teddy Swims Joins Tedeschi Trucks Band, with Bassist Brandon Boone Powering a “Feelin’ Alright” Tribute to Joe Cocker at the Rock Hall
Teddy Swims joins Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Rock Hall for Feelin Alright with Brandon Boone’s P Bass and Ampeg rig holding down a deep soulful pocket.
Jill Scott Is Back, and the Bass Is Front and Center on “To Whom This May Concern”
Jill Scott’s "To Whom This May Concern" marks her first album in a decade. Listen to standout bass from Adam Blackstone, Om’Mas Keith, and others.
Why Your Slap Bass Sounds Bad and How to Make It Groove
Why does your slap bass sound clunky? Learn how thumb technique, fretting-hand control, and timing work together to create clean, funky grooves.
Bassist Masaaki Saito Explores Ibanez’s Reimagined Mode Series Bass
Ibanez’s Mode Series gets a real-world test as Masaaki Saito explores the MDM1305’s slap response, clarity, and modern tonal control.
Janek Gwizdala Returns with Clear, a Cinematic Solo Bass Album for 2026
Janek Gwizdala returns with "Clear," a cinematic solo bass album recorded in single takes, using effects and ambience to build immersive soundscapes.
Ibanez Revives the Iceman Bass with Two New Models for 2026
Ibanez brings back the iconic Iceman Bass for 2026 with two new models, the ICB620 and ICB720FM, blending metal roots with modern electronics.
Peavey Unveils MegaBass 410 and 115: Lightweight 1,200-Watt Bass Cabinets
Peavey expands its miniMEGA line with the new MegaBass 410 and 115 cabinets, delivering 1,200 watts of power in lightweight designs.
Watch Vincen García Channel Speed, Precision, and Feel Into the High-Motion Groove of “JET LAG”
Vincen García delivers another focused performance on JET LAG, pairing fast moving groove with precision, feel, a Yamaha bass, and a wall of Ampeg amps.
Mike Gordon Returns to the Road with a Spring 2026 Solo Run
Mike Gordon returns to the road this spring with a March 2026 solo tour, bringing his full band to venues across the East Coast.
Bass Gym: Build Left-Hand Dexterity with the “Marvelous Stretch”
Build left-hand dexterity with this Bass Gym exercise using extended intervals, arpeggiated double stops, and efficient fingerings in G major.
Richard Bona Takes on Teen Town: A Live Tribute to Jaco Pastorius
Richard Bona delivers a two hour live set in Germany, with a standout moment covering Jaco Pastorius’ iconic Teen Town.