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Ernie Ball Music Man Releases Pino Palladino Series, Including a Museum-Grade Replica of His Iconic StingRay
Explore Ernie Ball Music Man’s Pino Palladino series, including a hand-signed replica of his iconic ’79 fretless StingRay that defined his sound.
Bass Wizardry and Falsetto Funk: Thundercat’s Genre-Bending Bonnaroo 2024 Set
Armed with his six-string Ibanez, Thundercat turns Bonnaroo into a funk-jazz playground with crisp grooves and fearless improvisation
Dropkick Murphys Hit the Road for “For the People,” a Fierce Return to Punk Roots
Dropkick Murphys return with For the People, a spirited album and world tour that revives their early punk edge and speaks for the underdog.
Bend It in Drop D: Bass Lesson on Vibrato, Slides, and Dynamics
Take your Drop D bass playing further. Add expression with vibrato, slides, and bends in this Bass Gym technique lesson. Watch the quick video.
Jazz Giants Unite: McBride, Mehldau, Gilmore’s Gilmore Concert Drops Online
Christian McBride releases an unmissable 80-minute Gilmore concert video featuring Brad Mehldau and Marcus Gilmore in top form.
Inside Geezer Butler’s Thunderous Bass Rig at Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning”
Go inside Geezer Butler’s 2,400-watt bass rig for Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” — a historic send-off with thunderous tone and custom gear.
CME’s ‘Plugged In’ Bass Edition: The Bass Nerds Explore Rare, Boutique, and Bizarre Basses
The Bass Nerds crank up the fun at CME, ripping on Fenders, Sandbergs, and more through vintage Ampeg and Bergantino rigs for pure bass bliss
John Ferrara Joins Bergantino, Readies Solo Album Recorded In the Jungle
Bass virtuoso John Ferrara joins Bergantino and announces a solo album recorded near Costa Rica’s jungle, blending natural sounds with his unique style.
Jack Black Joins Young Musicians for Powerful “Mr. Crowley” Tribute to Ozzy
Jack Black fronts a teen band featuring Roman Morello on guitar and Revel Ian on bass in a powerful tribute to Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mr. Crowley.”
New Thomastik Peter Infeld Bass Strings Blend Jazz Growl with Orchestral Projection
Thomastik unveils Peter Infeld bass strings, blending rich sound colors, easy bowing, and strong midrange growl for diverse styles.
Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1: Exotic Woods, 29 Frets, and a Bass Road-Tested with Primus
Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1 by Pachyderm Instruments pairs exotic woods, 29 frets, LEDs, and Primus tour history. Explore this unique bass.
The Omnific (Two Bassists and a Drummer) Drop “Bass” Featuring Tim Waurick and Luke Taylor
Watch The Omnific’s “Bass” video, highlighting their dual-bass setup with Bongo and Dingwall tones alongside Jerome Lematua’s powerful drumming.