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Le Fay’s Waran 5: A Bold Bass Built for Speed and Stage Presence
Le Fay’s Waran 5 features a striking design, custom pickups, and a performance-focused build made for bassists who demand speed and presence on stage.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Remembered for His Heartfelt Bass Playing and Musical Legacy
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s sudden passing leaves the bass world mourning a gifted player who blended jazz, R&B, and poetry with deep passion.
David Sanborn’s Legacy Roars Back in Marcus Miller’s NYC All-Star Jam Session
Marcus Miller and an all-star band pay tribute to David Sanborn in a NYC concert, performing classics like Chicago Song and Run For Cover.
Shavo Odadjian and Get’m Get’m Unveil Luxe Luminous Strap Series for Guitar and Bass
System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian and Get'm Get'm reveal the Luminous strap line—luxury design, pro-grade durability, and handmade quality for guitar and bass players.
Masterclass with Derrick Hodge: Stories, Scores & Soulful Bass Wisdom
In a rare sit-down with Scott Devine, Derrick Hodge opens up about his journey in music, bass philosophy, and evolving as a composer and performer.
Juan Alderete’s Gear Collection Hits Reverb, Dusty Hill’s 1980 Performance Resurfaces, and a Smarter Way to Practice Scales
From Dusty Hill's legendary 1980 set to Juan Alderete’s epic gear sale and scale practice tips, here’s what bassists are talking about this week.
Watch Roger Waters Drop a Blazing Live “Have a Cigar” Performance
Hot off the press Roger Waters unleashes a killer live “Have a Cigar” from Prague. Kilminster’s solo is already blowing up
Ghost-Note, With Members of Snarky Puppy and More, Extend U.S. Tour Through 2025
Ghost-Note, the funk-fusion supergroup led by Snarky Puppy’s Sput Searight and Nate Werth, has added new 2025 tour dates across the U.S. See the full schedule and watch their live performance.
Unearthed: Sly & The Family Stone’s Earliest Live Recording Captures Larry Graham’s Funk Bass Roots
Before their breakout, Sly & The Family Stone recorded a rare 1967 live set. Hear Larry Graham’s groundbreaking bass style in its rawest form before it changed funk forever.
Rudy Sarzo Anchors Tom Morello’s Supergroup B in Classic Rock Blowout at Sabbath Finale
Rudy Sarzo anchors an all-star cover set at Black Sabbath’s finale, joined by Morello, Tyler, Hagar, Corgan, and more in a high-octane rock celebration.
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Reunite with Jeff Coffin and Alash for “Jingle All the Way” Tour
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones reunite with Jeff Coffin for their “Jingle All the Way” tour, featuring Victor Wooten and Tuvan throat-singers Alash.
Bootsy Collins, Laura Lee, Sting & More: June’s Top 10 Bass Videos You Need to See
These 10 bass videos caught fire in June—live sets, interviews, and standout performances from Bootsy, Laura Lee, Sting, and more.