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Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour and Two New Singles
Guns N’ Roses return in 2026 with a massive world tour and two new singles, “Nothin” and “Atlas.” See all dates and details for Duff McKagan’s next run.
Jens Ritter’s Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass: A Fully Pyrographed Masterpiece by Dino Muradian
The Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass from Jens Ritter features full-body pyrography by Dino Muradian, alder/maple construction, Triplebuckers, and a 35-inch scale.
Robert Trujillo Drops a Heavy, Unrelenting Bass Hammer with Metallica in Melbourne’s “Seek & Destroy”
Rob Trujillo brings a powerful low end to Metallica’s new Seek and Destroy release, digging in on his gold Warwick during the band’s high energy Melbourne performance.
A Jazz Partnership Decades in the Making: Scofield & Holland Drop “Memories of Home”
John Scofield and Dave Holland unveil Memories of Home, their first duo album featuring new and revisited originals shaped by decades of collaboration.
This Week in Bass: G&L’s Final Days, Mike Dirnt’s New Signature, and a Stunning Acoustic Archtop
G&L’s final weeks, Canna’s all-ebony EVO Archtop, and Mike Dirnt’s new Epiphone Grabber G-3 lead this week’s top bass stories, gear, and lessons.
How Michael League’s Nik Huber Signature Bass Locks In with the Metropole Orkest on Snarky Puppy’s New Performance
Michael League feels heavy in the recent Snarky Puppy performance with the Metropole Orkest, using his Nik Huber bass and a sub octave effects.
Dylan Desmond Breaks Down His Three-Channel Rig on Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin’s “Stygian Bough Vol. II”
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin return with Stygian Bough Vol. 2. Dylan Desmond breaks down his three-channel tapping rig and seven-string approach in detail.
Stuart Clayton Releases “Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar,” A New Guide to Advanced Pick Technique
Stuart Clayton’s new book, "Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar," offers 100 exercises covering advanced pick technique, ghost notes, chords, muting, and more.
MonoNeon Explores the Outer Limits on “Tell Me That This Love Ain’t Real” for the Nord Live Session
This Nord Live Session of “Tell Me That This Love Ain’t Real” shows MonoNeon taking the bass into free-form, adventurous territory at the forefront of modern expression.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Announce 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” Tour
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will co-headline the 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” tour, featuring Robbie Harrington and longtime Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson.
B-15 Tone in a Box: Origin Effects Releases the BASSRIG Fifteen Preamp and DI
Origin Effects launches the BASSRIG Fifteen, an all-analog preamp and DI that recreates the full circuit and cab sound of the iconic Ampeg B-15 Portaflex.
A Powerhouse CMA Performance: Chris Stapleton and Bassist J.T. Cure Bring ‘Bad As I Used to Be’ to Life
Chris Stapletons CMA performance gets an extra lift from J T Cures rich Guild Starfire tone and rare close ups that highlight the bassist shaping the whole groove.