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At NAMM 2026, Marcus Miller Turns the Sire Booth into a Groove Clinic

Marcus Miller lit up the Sire booth at NAMM 2026 with a locked in performance that stopped traffic and cut through the chaos of the show floor.

Native Instruments Enters Preliminary Insolvency Proceedings

Native Instruments has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany, with restructuring plans underway.

Genzler Unveils Magellan ULV Series: Ultra-Light Vertical Bass Cabinets

The new Genzler Magellan ULV cabinets combine neodymium speakers, vertical design, and ultra-light construction for powerful, compact bass tone.

Dumpstaphunk Bring Extended New Orleans Funk to SFJAZZ With “Let’s Do It”

Dumpstaphunk perform “Let’s Do It” live at SFJAZZ in a six minute clip featuring Tony Hall on bass and a locked New Orleans funk groove.

Jon von Boehm Announces New Album Reflections, Shares Urgent New Single “Not Today”

Nashville bassist Jon von Boehm previews his upcoming album "Reflections" with the cinematic new single “Not Today.”

Winter NAMM 2026: Stradi’s Fretless Symphony Bass Is a Masterclass in Craft and Storytelling

From gold-highlighted poplar burl to a fretless pale moon ebony board, Stradi’s Symphony bass stood out at Winter NAMM 2026.

Watch Marcus Miller Join Primus for a Surprise Bass Moment at the Bass Magazine Awards

I was at the Bass Magazine Awards in Santa Ana earlier this week and I’m not even kidding when I say nothing topped Marcus Miller sitting in with Primus. I’ve been to my fair share of bass events but this was a different level of magic. The room was a who’s who of low end heroes and rising stars, and...