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BADBADNOTGOOD Bring Hypnotic Jazz with Chester Hansen’s F Bass to Glastonbury

Watch Chester Hansen lead BADBADNOTGOOD’s Glastonbury set on F Bass, laying down rich, adventurous grooves with warm, precise tone and effortless command in front of a massive festival crowd.

Lusithand Rosa Overdrive Delivers Tube-Like Feel with Clean-to-Fuzz Versatility

Designed for bassists, the Lusithand Rosa Overdrive emulates tube amp saturation while offering dynamic control, tonal flexibility, and a unique EQ tilt.

Inside Frank Bello’s Signature Spector: A Custom Purple Finish, EMGs, and a Personal Story

Frank Bello’s new Spector NC-4 is now shipping, featuring EMG pickups, a custom purple finish, and a tribute to his mother and grandmother.

Watch: Hiromi’s Trio Featuring Hadrien Feraud Live at KEXP

Hiromi’s KEXP performance with Hadrien Feraud on Mayones bass highlights their sharp interplay and the bassist’s melodic, precise style.

Fender Launches Fender Music Korea to Deepen Reach with Musicians and Dealers

Fender has launched Fender Music Korea to manage direct-to-dealer and consumer operations, expanding its reach in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.

Morley Launches Tye Trujillo Bass Wah with Built-In Drive and Switchless Design

Morley and bassist Tye Trujillo team up for a new signature wah pedal featuring a switchless design, built-in drive, and custom tone-shaping controls.

Sting’s Trio Reignites Classic Hits with Raw Bass Power at Isle of Wight 2025 Headline Set

Sting returned in trio form at Isle of Wight 2025, putting his ’55 P-Bass and deep groove to work across a dynamic set of solo and Police favorites.

Russian Circles Plots Final “Gnosis” Tour Before New Album—and Reflects on the Power of Live Sound

With their final Gnosis dates announced, Russian Circles are readying a new album—and doubling down on the power of live, communal music.

Peavey Cirrus Bass Returns for 2025 with VFL Electronics and Exotic Wood Tops

Peavey's flagship Cirrus Bass is back for 2025, featuring upgraded VFL electronics, exotic wood tops, and a neck-through design.

Living Colour’s Tiny Desk Set Features Wimbish’s Spector-Fueled Low End

At Tiny Desk, Doug Wimbish proves why he's a bass icon, blending tone, technique, and looping mastery in a standout performance.

Carrtoons Channels Vintage Funk on New Track “Thursday Disco” and Upcoming Album, “Space Cadet”

Carrtoons returns with “Thursday Disco,” a bass-heavy groove previewing his new album Space Cadet and a fall tour with stops in NYC, LA, and more.

Try This Funky Dorian Bass Line (Inspired at a London Music Store)

Explore this Dorian-based funk groove featuring double stops over a Dm7 vamp - perfect for adding harmonic depth to your bass lines.