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Guild Revives the Starfire Deluxe Bass in Two New Finishes
Guild’s Starfire Deluxe Bass revives a ’60s-inspired design with a 30.75-inch scale, dual BiSonic pickups, maple body, and two new finishes. Hear it in action.
Watch Royal Blood Play “Ten Over Ten” Live on Saturday Night Live UK
Royal Blood perform “Ten Over Ten” live on Saturday Night Live UK, with Mike Kerr’s signature Fender bass helping the duo deliver a truly massive sound.
Former Symphony X Bassist Thomas Miller Returns With “Lazarus Effect”
Thomas Miller revisits his prog-metal roots with Lazarus Effect, featuring former Symphony X bandmates Michael Romeo and Michael Pinnella. Out October 30.
First Look: Maurizio Über Basses G4 Fretless Nero
Maurizio Über Basses previews its G4 Fretless Nero, featuring a hand-painted, resin-sealed fingerboard, ahead of Guitar Summit 2026 in Mannheim, Germany.
Mike Kerr Brings the Riff on Royal Blood’s “Swallow the Bomb”
Royal Blood return with “Swallow the Bomb,” the second single from Dead Company, with Mike Kerr playing his signature Fender and a Gretsch in the video.
Metallica’s M72 Tour Roars Into 2027 With 12 New Stadium Dates
Metallica extends its M72 World Tour into 2027 with 12 stadium shows across the U.S. and Canada, with support from Limp Bizkit and Avatar during the run.
Weekly Top 10: Angine de Poitrine, Lee Sklar, David Emm, and More
Angine de Poitrine, Lee Sklar’s Fender Precision Bass, David Emm’s Ultralight Bass, Donald “Duck” Dunn, and more lead this week’s top 10.
Ben Jud Tackles Rush’s “YYZ” with the Martin Miller Session Band
Rush’s “YYZ” gets a sharp rehearsal workout from the Martin Miller Session Band, with Ben Jud on five string Marleaux bass and the whole group locked in.
Ron Carter Returns to Birdland for 2026 “Ron-tober” Residency
Ron Carter returns to Birdland in NYC this October for his annual Ron-tober residency, featuring 29 performances with four ensembles and weekly livestreams.
Watch Bakithi Kumalo Lock In on “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” with Paul Simon
Bakithi Kumalo and Steve Gadd lock in on Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” in this standout performance from The Quiet Celebration Concert film.
DiCosimo Audio Updates the 360+ Bass Preamp for 2026
DiCosimo Audio updates its 360+ Bass Preamp for 2026 with a smaller enclosure and a more efficient power circuit while preserving its vintage-inspired tone.
David Ellefson to Play Megadeth’s “Countdown to Extinction in Full on European Tour
David Ellefson will perform Megadeth's Countdown to Extinction in full on a 12-date Bass Warrior Tour across Europe this December. See the full itinerary.