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Storywood Music Unveils SWB-3 50s Style P Bass Built From 100% Reclaimed Wood
Storywood Music debuts the SWB-3 50s Style P Bass, crafted from 100% reclaimed wood with dual Aguilar P51 pickups and expanded tonal options.
Watch Jean-Michel Labadie and His Sandberg Bass Ignite Gojira’s Live “Stranded” at Bloodstock 2025
Gojira closes Bloodstock with a fiery performance of Stranded featuring Jean Michel Labadie and his signature Sandberg in a powerful live festival finale.
Marco Mendoza Anchors SatchVai Band as Satriani and Vai Announce Spring 2026 U.S. Tour
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai bring the SatchVai Band to the U.S. in spring 2026, joined by Marco Mendoza, Kenny Aronoff, and Animals As Leaders.
Weekly Top 10: Höfner Addresses Insolvency, SansAmp Classic Returns, and a Lost Big Muff Circuit Resurfaces
Höfner responds to insolvency news, Tech 21 announces a SansAmp Classic reissue, and a lost Big Muff circuit resurfaces in this week’s Top 10 stories.
Michael League x Nate Smith: A London Performance That Hits Hard
Michael League’s vintage P Bass tone and subtle effects choices add real character to this hour long London set with Nate Smith, creating a laid back and engaging performance.
D’Addario Introduces XPND Core Pedalboards for Streamlined Pedal Rigs
D’Addario expands its XPND line with new Core Pedalboards, offering fixed aluminum frames, cable management, and expansion-ready designs.
Paul Wolfe Breaks Down Bassline Writing in New Book Deliberate Composition for Bass Guitar
Bass educator Paul Wolfe releases "Deliberate Composition" for Bass Guitar, a step-by-step method for writing basslines using chord movement and rhythm.
Watch: Henrik Linder Pushes the Low End on Jack Gardiner’s “Taxman”
Jack Gardiner’s original track Taxman features Owane and Henrik Linder in an upbeat progressive jam highlighted by tight interplay, bright energy, and sharp bass work.
Aerosmith Bassist Tom Hamilton Announces January 2026 Tour With Close Enemies
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton will tour with Close Enemies in January 2026, bringing co-written classics and new material to the stage.
DOD’s Badder Monkey Packs Three Overdrives and Blend Control Into One Pedal
DOD updates the Bad Monkey with the Badder Monkey, featuring three overdrives, blendable circuits, and pedalboard-ready design.
Watch: Lari Basilio at Spoleto Jazz 2025 with Arthur de Palla’s Bass Leading the Groove
Lari Basilio leads the Spoleto Jazz 2025 performance with Arthur de Palla pushing the band forward and locking the set together on bass.
Corcoran Holt Channels Family, Movement, and Growth on New Album “Freedom of Art”
Corcoran Holt announces "Freedom of Art," a deeply personal new album featuring family contributions and a fiery 7/8 groove on “Transition Blues.”