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Sam Grisman Project Releases Long-Awaited Debut Rooted in Bluegrass and the Grateful Dead
Sam Grisman releases the Sam Grisman Project debut, blending bluegrass standards and Grateful Dead classics with warm, supportive upright bass.
From Monastery Wood to Monster Amps: This Week’s Biggest Bass Stories
From a bass built with 18th-century monastery wood to Peavey’s revived Super Festival amp, here are No Treble’s biggest bass stories of the week.
Guy Pratt Elevates David Gilmour’s “Fat Old Sun” Live in Rome
Guy Pratt’s tone and feel help David Gilmour’s Fat Old Sun build from a soft start to a big finale making the Rome performance hit even harder.
Stanley Clarke Reveals Details for New Album “Last Train to Sanity”
Stanley Clarke has revealed new details about his upcoming album Last Train to Sanity, a February release pairing new music with reimagined classics.
Alabama Shakes Return to the Road in 2026 With Zac Cockrell Back on Bass
Alabama Shakes will continue their reunion into 2026 with new U.S. and European tour dates, featuring Zac Cockrell back on bass.
“Reflection” A Trio with Two 6 String Basses and Synth Finds a New Sound in Nature
Reflection brings two 6 string bassists together with RO1 on synth for a layered and melodic trio piece that highlights texture, space and a modern bass driven sound.
Behringer Introduces the Meatball Envelope Filter With Expression Control and Effects Loop
Behringer has unveiled the Meatball, a fully analog envelope filter based on a classic with extensive controls, dual expression inputs, and an onboard effects loop.
JHS and Electro-Harmonix Unearth the “Lost” Big Muff 2, With Massive Low End for Bass
The “Lost” Big Muff returns as JHS and Electro-Harmonix unveil the Big Muff 2, a newly discovered Op-Amp fuzz with huge bass response.
Vulfpeck’s “MSG II” Hits YouTube as the Vinyl Release Highlights Joe Dart’s Live Mastery
Joe Dart’s tone and bass work shine throughout Vulfpeck’s MSG II, now streaming in full and released on vinyl for listeners wanting a deeper look at the performance.
“The Amonklok Conquest”: Amon Amarth and Dethklok Unite for a 2026 Tour Packed With Crushing Bass
Amon Amarth and Dethklok unite for “The Amonklok Conquest,” a 2026 North American tour featuring Castle Rat and three powerhouse bassists.
Mike Dirnt Reflects on “Warning” at 25, His Evolving Bass Approach, and What Music Gives Back
Green Day’s Mike Dirnt reflects on Warning at 25, his evolving bass approach, daily playing habits, and how music continues to ground and inspire him.
Billy Strings’ Tiny Desk Set Showcases Upright Bass Power from Royal Masat
Billy Strings delivers a tight Tiny Desk set with Royal Masat’s upright bass bringing warmth, drive, and definition for listeners who love acoustic low end.