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Dinosaur Jr. Returns to Its Roots on New Album “There Near”
Dinosaur Jr. returns to its early sound on the new album “There Near,” featuring Lou Barlow’s fuzzy bass tones, and announces tour dates into 2027.
CFG Unveils SonikSphere NEO Wireless System for Bass and Guitar
CFG has introduced the SonikSphere NEO wireless system, offering 5.8 GHz operation, under 2.5 ms latency, a -10 dB pad, and 10+ hours of battery life.
Watch Joe Dart Lay Down the Bass Line on Vulfmon’s “92°”
Vulfmon’s “92°” features Joe Dart laying down a deep P Bass groove with flats, framed by the grainy, vintage look of the latest Vulfmon sessions.
050 Rosin Introduces Dark Formula for Double Bass
050 Rosin introduces the Dark Formula, a new double bass rosin designed for strong grip, clean response, warm tone, and better behavior in hot weather.
Dingwall Expands the SP1 Bass With a Maple Fingerboard Option
Dingwall has expanded the SP1 bass lineup with a new maple fingerboard option, joining the existing rosewood version on four- and five-string models.
All-Star Band Takes on Bad Company’s “Shooting Star” with Robert DeLeo on Bass
Bad Company’s “Shooting Star” gets an all star treatment from Lzzy Hale, Robert DeLeo, Phil X, Stevie Salas, Mike Mangan and Matt Sorum in Palm Springs.
Rush Adds Four More Shows to “Fifty Something” Tour
Rush has expanded its sold-out “Fifty Something” tour with four new 2026 shows in Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
Video Demo: Checking Out the New Washburn Scavenger 78 Bass
Washburn’s Scavenger 78 Bass returns with classic Wing Series styling and simple passive electronics. Jody puts it through a Trickfish combo in this demo.
One Bass, Two Necks: Spalt Instruments B 2601 “Walden Pond”
Michael Spalt’s B 2601 “Walden Pond” bass features a movable pickup plus interchangeable fretted and fretless necks that can be swapped in minutes.
This Full Foo Fighters Concert Is a Great Reminder of How Good Nate Mendel Is
Nate Mendel holds down Foo Fighters’ massive NOS Alive 2026 set, rocking his signature Fender Precision Bass through more than two and a half hours live.
Dave Schools Lines Up All-Star Band for Two Brooklyn Bowl Shows
Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools will lead an all-star lineup for two Dave Schools & Friends shows at Brooklyn Bowl on November 5th and 6th.
Weekly Top 10: Elwood Francis, Rex Brown, Esperanza Spalding and More
Elwood Francis, Rex Brown, and Esperanza Spalding lead this week’s most-read bass stories, plus new gear, lessons, performances, and more.