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Ashdown Expands Saint Bass Line with Multiscale Avant and Figured-Top Artisan
Ashdown expands its Saint bass lineup with the multiscale Avant-4 and Avant-5 and the figured-top Artisan. See specs, prices, finishes, and availability.
Adam Clayton and U2 Debut “Silencio” Live at the School Where the Band Formed
Adam Clayton and U2 returned to Mount Temple for a 50th anniversary performance, including the live debut of the band’s new song “Silencio” on stage there.
Tim Lefebvre, Dan Rosenboom and Caleb Dolister Announce Experimental Album, “high.low”
Tim Lefebvre joins Dan Rosenboom and Caleb Dolister on "high.low," a live-recorded trio album of bass, trumpet, drums and electronics arriving November 6.
Aguilar Unveils the DB 700 Hybrid Bass Amp with 700 Watts of Power
Aguilar's DB 700 pairs a DB 751-inspired tube preamp with 700 watts of Class D power, cabinet IR loading, and dual XLR outputs in an 11.2-pound rackmount head.
Rammstein Brings the Fire – Oliver Riedel Brings the Thunder.
Come for the flames. Stay for Oliver Riedel. Rammstein’s new live video puts the band’s massive sound and Riedel’s Sandberg bass on full display.
Jackie Jackson, Reggae Bassist for Toots and the Maytals, Dies at 79
Jackie Jackson, the bassist behind landmark recordings by Toots and the Maytals, Bob Marley and Paul Simon, has died at 79. Remember his influential bass lines.
Cort Unveils Retro 304 Short-Scale Bass With Vintage-Inspired Sound
The Cort Retro 304 is a 30-inch short-scale bass with an alder body, passive humbucker, and simple controls. See its full specs, color options, and $649.99 price.
Watch the Allman Brothers Band Reunite in 1986 With Two Bassists
The Allman Brothers Band returned to the stage at Volunteer Jam XII in 1986, with Bruce Waibel and Jerry McCoy splitting bass duties across the reunion set.
Bad Brains’ First Studio Recording From 1979 Is Finally Getting an Official Release
Before Bad Brains’ 1982 debut, they recorded six songs in a single frantic hour. That 1979 session is coming to vinyl, cassette and digital as "Are You Ready."
How to Build a Motown-Inspired Bass Line from a Simple Chord Progression
Learn to build a Motown-inspired bass line with a simple chord progression. Use roots, fifths, sixths, and rhythm to create a classic soul groove of your own.
WATCH: Vulfpeck Doubles the Bass on “Give Me Something”
Joe Dart lays down the groove on Vulfpeck’s “Give Me Something” before Vulfmon jumps in to overdub a second bass part for even more low end
Esperanza Spalding’s Breakthrough Album “Esperanza” Gets Its First Vinyl Release
Esperanza Spalding’s 2008 album Esperanza makes its vinyl debut November 13th as a 2LP set with new artwork and two bonus tracks from the original sessions.