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Watch the Allman Brothers Band Reunite in 1986 With Two Bassists
The Allman Brothers Band returned to the stage at Volunteer Jam XII in 1986, with Bruce Waibel and Jerry McCoy splitting bass duties across the reunion set.
Bad Brains’ First Studio Recording From 1979 Is Finally Getting an Official Release
Before Bad Brains’ 1982 debut, they recorded six songs in a single frantic hour. That 1979 session is coming to vinyl, cassette and digital as "Are You Ready."
How to Build a Motown-Inspired Bass Line from a Simple Chord Progression
Learn to build a Motown-inspired bass line with a simple chord progression. Use roots, fifths, sixths, and rhythm to create a classic soul groove of your own.
WATCH: Vulfpeck Doubles the Bass on “Give Me Something”
Joe Dart lays down the groove on Vulfpeck’s “Give Me Something” before Vulfmon jumps in to overdub a second bass part for even more low end
Esperanza Spalding’s Breakthrough Album “Esperanza” Gets Its First Vinyl Release
Esperanza Spalding’s 2008 album Esperanza makes its vinyl debut November 13th as a 2LP set with new artwork and two bonus tracks from the original sessions.
Guild Revives the Starfire Deluxe Bass in Two New Finishes
Guild’s Starfire Deluxe Bass revives a ’60s-inspired design with a 30.75-inch scale, dual BiSonic pickups, maple body, and two new finishes. Hear it in action.
Watch Royal Blood Play “Ten Over Ten” Live on Saturday Night Live UK
Royal Blood perform “Ten Over Ten” live on Saturday Night Live UK, with Mike Kerr’s signature Fender bass helping the duo deliver a truly massive sound.
Former Symphony X Bassist Thomas Miller Returns With “Lazarus Effect”
Thomas Miller revisits his prog-metal roots with Lazarus Effect, featuring former Symphony X bandmates Michael Romeo and Michael Pinnella. Out October 30.
First Look: Maurizio Über Basses G4 Fretless Nero
Maurizio Über Basses previews its G4 Fretless Nero, featuring a hand-painted, resin-sealed fingerboard, ahead of Guitar Summit 2026 in Mannheim, Germany.
Mike Kerr Brings the Riff on Royal Blood’s “Swallow the Bomb”
Royal Blood return with “Swallow the Bomb,” the second single from Dead Company, with Mike Kerr playing his signature Fender and a Gretsch in the video.
Metallica’s M72 Tour Roars Into 2027 With 12 New Stadium Dates
Metallica extends its M72 World Tour into 2027 with 12 stadium shows across the U.S. and Canada, with support from Limp Bizkit and Avatar during the run.
Weekly Top 10: Angine de Poitrine, Lee Sklar, David Emm, and More
Angine de Poitrine, Lee Sklar’s Fender Precision Bass, David Emm’s Ultralight Bass, Donald “Duck” Dunn, and more lead this week’s top 10.