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How Twenty One Pilots Turned “Seven Nation Army” into a Bass-and-Drums Power Duo
Twenty One Pilots’ Rock Hall performance shows how far groove can go with only bass and drums — and one timeless riff.
Third Man Hardware and JHS Pedals Unveil the Troika Delay — Jack White’s All-In-One Delay for Mics and Instruments
Jack White’s Third Man Hardware and JHS Pedals unveil the Troika Delay, a mic and instrument delay loaded with transformers and console-style sliders.
Trace Elliot’s New Acoustic Clarity Pedal Expands Frequencies for Any Acoustic Instrument
Designed for acoustic-electric players, the Trace Elliot Acoustic Clarity pedal adds harmonic depth and true bypass performance.
Flea on Bass at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Tribute to Sly Stone, Featuring Stevie Wonder, Beck & More
At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute to Sly Stone, Flea locks with Questlove as Stevie Wonder, Beck, Maxwell, and Jennifer Hudson share vocals live.
Darryl Jenifer Returns: Bad Brains Bassist Announces New Solo EP and Jazz Reimagining of “Sacred Love”
Punk legend Darryl Jenifer unveils his new solo EP with John Medeski, a reimagined “Sacred Love,” and a Bad Brains coffee collaboration.
This Fretless 7-String Bass by FM Guitars Takes Inspiration from a Stealth Bomber
FM Guitars’ Esphera 7-String Fretless Bass combines a stealth-inspired shape, ergonomic “bass handle,” and minimalist headless design.
Brandon Boone Steers the Joe Cocker Tribute at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Teddy Swims, Cyndi Lauper, Chris Robinson, Bryan Adams & More
An all-star Rock & Roll Hall of Fame salute to Joe Cocker, with Brandon Boone centering TTB as Chris Robinson, Cyndi Lauper, and Bryan Adams (& MORE) light up the stage.
IK Multimedia Launches TONEX Plug: 40,000 AI Tone Models in a Pocket-Sized Amp
IK Multimedia’s new TONEX Plug is a pocket headphone amp with AI tone modeling, 40,000 free rigs, Bluetooth control, USB-C recording, and 6-hour battery life.
G&L Guitars Shuts Down After 45 Years, Torzal’s Twisted Bass, and This Week’s Top Bass Stories
G&L closes its doors, Torzal’s 35-degree twist bass turns heads, and Gojira delivers the most-viewed video of the week.
That Bass Line You Can’t Forget? Nathan East Made It Feel Effortless on “Bad Love”
Eric Clapton’s “Bad Love” video has resurfaced, showing Nathan East on Fender P Bass and Phil Collins powering the groove on drums.
Byron “Psychobass” Miller Covers Janet Jackson’s “Any Time Any Place” Ahead of New Album
Byron “Psychobass” Miller previews his fifth solo album with a soulful cover of Janet Jackson's “Any Time Any Place,” featuring Ragan Whiteside and Devin Tiana.
Larry Hartke Unveils the TX7500 – An 800-Watt Lightweight Successor to the HA3500
Larry Hartke unveils the TX7500, an 800-watt lightweight amp that builds on the HA3500 legacy with modern power, tone shaping, and portability.