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Markbass Expands MB PB and JB Bass Series with New Finishes
Markbass expands its affordable MB bass series with Black, White, and Sunburst finishes for its PB and JB models, with each still priced at just $299.99.
Groove – Episode #140 Rachel Bolan of Skid Row
Rachel Bolan joins The Groove Podcast to discuss Skid Row, bass, songwriting, Slave to the Grind, and his debut solo album, Gargoyle of the Garden State.
Watch Michael League and Mark Lettieri Tear Into Snarky Puppy’s “Lingus”
Snarky Puppy’s “Lingus” gets a fresh twist in this 2022 performance, with Michael League locked in while Mark Lettieri unleashes a blistering guitar solo.
David Emm’s Ultralight Bass Combines Swiss Craftsmanship and Nylon Strings
David Emm’s Ultralight Bass pairs a streamlined Swiss-built design with a short scale, a fretless fingerboard, nylon strings, and an RMC piezo bridge.
Readers’ Favorites: The Nadacaster Bass, Joe Dart, Dane Alderson, and More
This week’s top 10 includes Holcomb’s Nadacaster Bass, Joe Dart’s latest Vulfpeck groove, the TONEX Board, Brady Watt, and more.
Ron Carter Takes “Time After Time” for a Walk and Never Misses a Step
Ron Carter’s walking bass on “Time After Time” is pure mastery, with Emmet Cohen and Joe Farnsworth giving the jazz legend plenty of room to move in style.
Federico Malaman Blends Melody, Fire, and Groove on New Album “Mist”
Federico Malaman returns with “Mist,” featuring nine original compositions and guests Frank Gambale, Anatole Muster, Paolo Fresu, and more.
RockBoard Introduces Second Tiers Pedalboard Expansion System
RockBoard’s new Second Tiers add a hinged upper level to compatible pedalboards, creating more space while keeping the pedals underneath accessible.
Watch Donald “Duck” Dunn Back Joe Walsh on “Rocky Mountain Way”
Donald “Duck” Dunn sounds incredible backing Joe Walsh on “Rocky Mountain Way” at the 2004 Crossroads Festival, with a P Bass and Ampeg rig.
Jimmy Garrison’s Legacy Celebrated with Stanley Clarke, Reggie Workman, John Patitucci, and More
Bass legends will gather at ShapeShifter Lab for two days of performances and talks celebrating Jimmy Garrison and John Coltrane’s centennial.
Glockenklang Introduces Acoustic 10-2 Cabinet for Double Bass, Electric Bass, and More
The Glockenklang Acoustic 10-2 is a compact 200-watt, two-way cabinet built to reproduce double bass, electric bass, and acoustic instruments faithfully.
John Deacon and Queen Tear Through “Tie Your Mother Down” in Budapest
Queen’s restored Budapest concert film shows John Deacon on his trusty Fender P Bass as the band rips through “Tie Your Mother Down” for a massive 1986 crowd.