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No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Reaches #3
Geezer Butler reaches No. 3 on No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list following Black Sabbath’s final performance and deep dives into his gear.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Anthony Jackson’s Legacy Remembered at #4
Anthony Jackson is remembered at No. 4 on No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list following an outpouring of tributes from the bass community.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Tony Levin Returns at #5
From BEAT’s live album to news of new King Crimson material, Tony Levin checks in at No. 5 on No Treble’s 2025 list.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Robert Trujillo Brings the Bass Thunder at #6
Robert Trujillo takes the No. 6 spot on No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list after a year spanning metal milestones and new gear.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Geddy Lee Comes in at #7
Geddy Lee comes in at No. 7 on No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list after a year filled with releases, gear, and renewed Rush buzz.
Jeff Berlin Rings in the New Year With a Solo Bass “Auld Lang Syne”
Jeff Berlin marks the first day of the year with a straightforward solo bass version of Auld Lang Syne, letting the melody speak.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Charles Berthoud Checks In at #8
Charles Berthoud lands at No. 8 on No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list after a year of boundary-pushing collaborations and solo bass work.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Pino Palladino Banner Year Lands Him at #9
Pino Palladino lands at No. 9 on No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list after a banner year of signature gear, albums, and performances.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Victor Wooten Opens the 2025 List at #10
Victor Wooten starts No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list at No. 10 after another highly visible year.
In Memoriam: Remembering the Bass Icons We Lost in 2025
We pause to remember the legendary bassists and innovators who passed away in 2025, and the enduring mark they left on music.
The Year in Bass Gear: 10 New Basses That Made Waves in 2025
Our most‑read new bass stories of 2025: a look at the instruments that captured the bass community’s attention this year, from stripped‑down builds to high‑tech designs.
Kristoffer Chris Puts the Bass Front and Center at IN CANTO Concerts
Kristoffer Chris drives this IN CANTO performance from the bass, leaning into deep afro dance grooves and a feel that makes the music move.