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David Sutkin Launches “Resonance” Documentary Series with Stuart Spector

David Sutkin launches Resonance, a documentary series exploring bass builders and instrument craftsmanship, beginning with legendary luthier Stuart Spector.

Bass Gym: Put Some Funk in Your Pick Playing

Marek Bero builds a funky pick-style bass groove using dominant arpeggios, blues scales, and fast sextuplets played with hammer-ons.

Watch Alex Lofoco Perform Jaco Pastorius’s “Havona” Bass Solo

Alex Lofoco revisits Jaco Pastorius’s “Havona” bass solo with a solo fretless performance on a five string Cortex bass topped in buckeye burl for this tribute.

Glenn Hughes Retires From Touring Ahead of Open-Heart Surgery

Glenn Hughes is retiring from touring and live performances indefinitely as he prepares to undergo another open-heart surgery on his doctor’s advice this year.

BEAT Announces Final North American Tour With Terry Bozzio on Drums

Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, and Steve Vai will bring BEAT back for a final North American tour with Terry Bozzio taking over on drums.

Charles Berthoud and Mike Dawes Trade Melodies on “Belle Insomnie”

Charles Berthoud plays a fretless Le Fay bass and adds an ebow as he joins Mike Dawes for a tapping heavy take on “Belle Insomnie” at The Mount Without.

Chase Bliss Audio Gets Weird with the Bad Mood

Chase Bliss Audio has unveiled the Bad Mood, a two-channel stereo pedal combining micro-loops, modulation, interactive effects, and MIDI control.

Mondell’s Single Cut Short Scale Bass Is Packed With Handmade Details

Rob Mondell’s Single Cut Short Scale Bass pairs a chambered mahogany body with flame maple, checkerboard binding, abalone purfling, and vintage style.

Watch Tony Levin Pair Slap Bass with Delay on King Crimson’s “Sleepless”

This 1984 performance of King Crimson’s “Sleepless” captures Tony Levin using slap bass, delay, and his yellow Music Man to power the song’s pulse live.

Want to Own a Bass Cabinet Company? Acme Sound Is Looking for a New Owner

Acme Sound founder Andy Lewis has suspended cabinet production and is searching for someone interested in taking over the longtime bass gear company.

Weekly Top 10: Kiesel’s Antares Bass, Bootsy Collins and Buckethead, and More

Kiesel’s Antares Bass leads this week’s most-read stories, alongside new Winzz basses, Bootsy Collins, Becky Baldwin, and more.

Watch Christian McBride Join Emmet Cohen for a Two-Hour Jazz Summit

Christian McBride, Warren Wolf, Sheléa, Joe Farnsworth, and Emmet Cohen deliver a spirited two hour performance rooted in straight ahead jazz and swing.