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Ashdown Bass Amps Are Coming to 300 Guitar Center Stores Across the U.S.
Ashdown expands its U.S. reach through 300 Guitar Center stores and Musician's Friend online, bringing bass amps, instruments and effects to more players.
Royal Masat Shines on Upright Bass with Billy Strings on Austin City Limits
Billy Strings brings “Malfunction Junction” to Austin City Limits, with Royal Masat driving the tune on upright bass in a bluegrass-style stage setup.
Phil Jones and La Bella Announce 2027 Solo Bass Contest
Phil Jones and La Bella are accepting submissions for the 2027 Solo Bass Contest, held January 29 in Anaheim during the NAMM Show.
High Fade’s Ollie Sentance Breaks Down His Custom Sandberg Bass Rig with The Bass Nerds
The Bass Nerds catch up with High Fade bassist Ollie Sentance for a look at his custom Sandberg, compact pedalboard, and hard hitting touring bass rig.
Sadowsky Introduces the MetroExpress Modern Fretless Bass Series
Sadowsky expands the MetroExpress line with Modern Fretless basses featuring roasted flame maple fingerboards, soapbar pickups, and active electronics.
Johnny Blue Skies Takes “It Ain’t All Flowers” Into a 10 Minute Psychedelic Jam
Sturgill Simpson’s Johnny Blue Skies project stretches “It Ain’t All Flowers” past 10 minutes in Berkeley, with Kevin Black locking down the psychedelic jam.
Pat Senatore, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Bassist, Dies at 91
Jazz bassist Pat Senatore, known for his work with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, has died at 91. His career also included Stan Kenton and Sinatra.
Spector Expands Its Icon Series with NS Icon Neck-Through Basses
Spector expands its Icon lineup with four- and five-string NS Icon Neck-Through basses featuring Aguilar pickups and an OBP-2 preamp.
TJ Koleoso Lays Down a Relentless Broken-Beat Groove on Ezra Collective’s “Black Flag”
Ezra Collective performs three songs from Here Because of Hope in a Rehearsal Tapes session, with TJ Koleoso laying down deep, broken beat bass grooves.
Oasis Announces 38-Date 2027 Tour With Four-Night Knebworth Return
Oasis will return in 2027 for a 38-date stadium tour across the UK, Europe, Ireland, and the U.S., with bassist Andy Bell expected back in the lineup.
Fender Honors a Studio Legend with the Lee Sklar Precision Bass
Fender recreates Lee Sklar’s famous studio bass with dual EMG pickups, mandolin frets, Hipshot hardware, and an aged nitro finish.
Angine de Poitrine Makes U.S. Late-Night Debut on The Tonight Show
Angine de Poitrine made its U.S. late night debut on Fallon with “Zugzegk,” a wild new microtonal performance built on bass, guitar, drums and live loops.