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Top 10 Reader-Favorite Bass Gear Stories of May 2026
Catch up on the most-read bass gear stories of May 2026, including new instruments, pedals, and standout low-end tools ranked by readers.
Blackbeard Guitars Brontolo Double Packs Modern Pickups Into a Vintage Relic
Blackbeard Guitars’ Brontolo Double is a short-scale Tele-style bass with a relic finish, poplar body, and neodymium pickups.
Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey Bring “Frame by Frame” Back to the Stage
BEAT breathes new life into King Crimson's "Frame by Frame," with bassist Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey delivering a fierce performance.
Ronald LaPread, Commodores Bassist Behind “Brick House,” Dies at 75
Ronald LaPread, founding bassist for the Commodores and the groove behind “Brick House,” has died at 75. We look back on his legacy.
Paul McCartney, Rush, Kikuchi Guitars, and More: This Week’s Top 10
Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee, Kikuchi Guitars, Spencer Zahn, and Hadrien Feraud topped this week’s most-read bass stories.
What Happens When Jazz Players Cover Pearl Jam With No Plan?
This fascinating session follows Generation Y as they transform a Pearl Jam song into jazz, revealing the creative decisions, interplay, and musicianship behind the arrangement.
Solid State Logic Debuts Compact SSL 1 Interface for Bass, Guitar, and More
Solid State Logic’s SSL 1 is a compact USB audio interface with 32-bit conversion, 4K enhancement, and a dedicated DI input.
Gov’t Mule Teams Up with Ziggy Marley for “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour
Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley will co-headline the “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour this fall, with Kevin Scott anchoring the Mule.
Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland Are Completely Locked In During This Live Set
The full Jazz à Sète concert has arrived. Watch Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland trade ideas and create musical magic for an hour.
Paul McCartney Returns With New Solo Album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”
Paul McCartney returns with "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," a nostalgic new solo album sparked by an unexpected chord and produced by Andrew Watt.
Phil Jones Bass BOOSTEROOSTER PE-2 Packs EQ, Preamp, and Boost Into One Pedal
Phil Jones Bass has introduced the BOOSTEROOSTER PE-2, a compact bass preamp and clean boost pedal with 2-band EQ and pickup impedance switching.
Ellen Alaverdyan Brings Melody, Groove, and Soloing to Jaminai’s New Release, “TAKE OFF”
Ellen Alaverdyan returns with Jaminai on the title track from the band's upcoming album, Take Off, delivering groove, melody, and a standout solo.