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GRUV LIVE Returns With an All Star Bass Focused Lineup for NAMM Week – Discounted Tickets Inside
GRUV LIVE is part show, part hang, and all about the bass. This NAMM week event features a standout mix of artists you’ll want to see live.
Fender’s 2026 Squier Line Gets a Refresh With Mini Precision and Sonic Series Basses
Fender refreshes its Squier bass lineup for 2026 with the Mini Precision and updated Sonic Bronco and Precision models in new finishes.
Laura Lee & Khruangbin Bring Their Deepest Grooves to KCRW Live From HQ
A new KCRW live set captures Khruangbin in their element with deep grooves steady tempos and Laura Lee on her signature Fender Jazz Bass.
Flea Announces “Honora,” a Jazz-Driven Solo Album Featuring Thom Yorke and Nick Cave
Flea will release "Honora" on March 27, his jazz-focused solo debut featuring Thom Yorke and Nick Cave, followed by an intimate North American and European tour.
Groove Podcast: Billy Sheehan Returns to Talk Philosophy, Technique, and Reinvention
Billy Sheehan returns to Groove Podcast discuss practice, tone, and his latest project, The Fell—a conversation rooted in philosophy, melody, and evolution.
Country Bass Lesson: How to Use Transitions and Dead Notes to Connect a 1-4-5 Groove
Learn how to connect a 1-4-5 country bass groove using walk-ups, walk-downs, and dead notes for smoother transitions and stronger voice leading.
Sammy Hagar Brings Michael Anthony Back on the Road for “Best of All Worlds” 2026 Tour
Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds 2026 tour brings Michael Anthony back on bass for a career-spanning setlist of Van Halen, solo, and Chickenfoot hits.
Kinga Głyk Puts Ibanez’s New Mode 4 String Bass to the Test
Watch Kinga Głyk explore Ibanez’s new Mode 4-string bass during a visit to Japan, captured in a raw one-take solo performance.
Eastwood Unveils the Rivolta Duocata Bass, a 30-Inch Semi-Hollow Limited to 12 Units
Eastwood debuts the Rivolta Duocata Bass, a 30-inch semi-hollow design by Dennis Fano, limited to just 12 instruments worldwide.
Watch: Riccardo Oliva Showcases the Ibanez MDM1606 Mode Series Bass
Riccardo Oliva puts the Ibanez MDM1606 to the test in a new demo video highlighting the six-string bass and the launch of the Mode Series line.
The Bad Plus to Call It Quits in 2026 After 26 Years of Genre-Defying Jazz
The Bad Plus will end their run in 2026 after 26 years. Founders Reid Anderson and Dave King announce final tour dates and special tribute shows.
Bass of the Week: McDiarmid Squid Bass With Spalted Maple Top and Custom Inlay
A closer look at Tony Rombola’s McDiarmid Squid Bass, featuring a mahogany body, spalted maple top, custom squid inlay, and dual pickup system.