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Paul McCartney’s Long-Lost Höfner Bass Gets Its Own BBC Documentary
Paul McCartney’s legendary Höfner 500/1 bass, stolen in 1972 and found in 2024, takes center stage in the new BBC documentary "The Beatle and the Bass."
Spinal Tap, Thundercat & Tal Wilkenfeld Unleash the Heaviest ‘Big Bottom’ Ever
Spinal Tap, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Thundercat turned “Big Bottom” into a five-bass showcase on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The low end ruled the night.
Blackstar Introduces the Beam Solo: A Wireless Headphone Amp for Silent Practice
Practice anytime, anywhere. The Blackstar Beam Solo is a wireless headphone amp with 50+ tones, Bluetooth, and built-in tools.
Richard Spaven Trio Delivers Hypnotic Fusion in Yardbird Sessions Performance
The Richard Spaven Trio opens the Yardbird Sessions with a tight, groove-heavy set featuring bassist Yves Fernandez and guitarist Stuart McCallum.
Esperanza Spalding Joins Nicholas Payton and Karriem Riggins on Long-Awaited Trio Album Triune
Esperanza Spalding reunites with Nicholas Payton and Karriem Riggins for Triune, a trio album rooted in Black American Music, funk, and soul.
Inside Marcus Miller’s Career: From Miles Davis to Film Composition on On That Note
Bass legend Marcus Miller talks with Shawn Stockman about composing for film, playing with Miles Davis, and working with Luther Vandross.
Bass of the Week: Tom Petersson’s Custom 12-String Bass From Brooks Bass Guitars
Brooks Bass Guitars built a short-scale 12-string bass for Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick. Explore the custom design, specs, and demo clips.
Isaiah Sharkey Delivers Soulful Fusion on Reverb Sessions
Isaiah Sharkey brings jazz, funk, gospel, and soul together in a moving Reverb Sessions performance backed by deep groove and rich tone.
John Ferrara’s “Skinned Knees and Make Believe” Expands the Language of Solo Bass
John Ferrara explores new ground with "Skinned Knees and Make Believe," a solo bass album recorded with jungle ambience in Costa Rica.
Derek Frank Joins All-Star Ozzy Tribute at VMAs with Yungblud, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Nuno Bettencourt
An epic Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the 2025 VMAs featured Derek Frank on bass with some of rock’s biggest names.
Weekly Top 10: Zach Cooper’s Bass Rig, Chris Seldon’s Scout 434, and More
From Zach Cooper’s tone secrets to Chris Seldon’s Scout 434 and Ibanez’s latest release, here are this week’s top 10 bass stories.
Low-End Brilliance in Noga Erez’s “Aquarium” – A Sonic Trip Anchored by Groove
A live video that blends raw electronics, strings, and serious bass. Stav Alfasi’s playing keeps Aquarium by Noga Erez and band grounded and grooving.