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Mixolydian Mode for Bass: How to Build Classic Blues and Dominant 7 Grooves
Learn how to use the Mixolydian mode to create authentic blues bass lines and dominant 7 grooves. Understand the theory and apply it directly to your playing.
Watch Foo Fighters’ “All My Life” from Amazon Music Live With Nate Mendel Rocking Hard
Foo Fighters deliver a fierce take on “All My Life,” with Nate Mendel and Ilan Rubin locking in for a tight, hard-hitting performance.
Bergantino NV312T: Limited-Edition 3×12 Cab With NV Tone in a Compact Build
Bergantino has introduced the limited-edition NV312T, a 900-watt 3×12 bass cabinet delivering classic NV tone in a more compact, modern design.
From Stage to Studio: Seymour Duncan and Duff McKagan Team Up for a Signature PJ Set
Seymour Duncan teams up with Duff McKagan for a PJ pickup set that nails his tight low end, sharp attack, and hum-free rock tone.
AC/DC Extends “Power Up” Tour Into 2026 With Chris Chaney on Bass
AC/DC is extending their “Power Up” tour into 2026 with 21 stadium dates across the Americas, now featuring bassist Chris Chaney in the lineup.
Riccardo Oliva Showcases the New Ibanez BTB605 Bass Guitar
Ibanez and Riccardo Oliva return with another standout clip, featuring the rich tone and sleek feel of the new BTB605 bass.
G&L Guitars Shuts Down: A Final Chapter in Leo Fender’s Legacy
G&L Guitars, the last company founded by Leo Fender, has shut down. Factory closures, unanswered emails, and growing rumors mark the end of an era.
At Riot Fest with Scott Shriner: Weezer’s Bassist on Groove, Gear, and Influences
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner talks tone, influences, and the gear behind his unmistakable sound in this new video from Riot Fest.
Torzal’s New Natural Twist Bass: Set-Through Build, Chameleon Finish, and 35-Degree Neck Twist
Torzal returns with a new Natural Twist bass featuring a 35-degree neck twist, set-through construction, cottonwood burl and chameleon finish, and Nordstrand electronics.
New Release: DarWin’s “Cry A River” Highlights Mohini Dey’s Dynamic Bass Work
DarWin’s new release “Cry A River” features Mohini Dey on bass, delivering clarity, groove, and tone alongside Simon Phillips and Greg Howe.
Remembering Ray Drummond: Jazz Bass Legend Dies at 78
Jazz bassist and composer Ray Drummond has died at 78. A prolific sideman and bandleader, he left an enduring mark on modern jazz.
Thundercat’s Colbert Performance and a Three-Player Bass Showdown Lead This Week’s Top 10
From Thundercat’s live Colbert appearance to a three-way bass battle and fresh gear and lesson highlights, here are the Top 10 bass stories of the week.