Les Claypool Archives - Page 2
Les Claypool Approves: Pachyderm’s Sleek Bass Debuts with 29 Frets and a Squid Ink Black Finish
Pachyderm debuts the Sleek Bass with 29 frets, a Squid Ink Black finish, and a personal stamp of approval from Les Claypool himself.
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.
New Whamola Drop Announced for Memorial Day Weekend: Here’s What’s New
Pachyderm Instruments will release two new batches of the Les Claypool Whamola this Memorial Day weekend, featuring upgraded specs and design tweaks.
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Guests on Primus’s First New Song in 3 Years
Primus returns with their first new song in three years, teaming up with Tool's Maynard James Keenan during their joint Sessanta V2.0 tour.
1991’s Greatest Bass Lines: 10 Iconic Grooves That Shaped the Year
Discover the greatest bass lines of 1991 featuring Flea, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, and more. From jazz to grunge to hip hop, these grooves defined an era.
Primus Reveals “Onward & Upward” Tour Dates with Fiery New Drummer and MonoNeon
Primus is back with a new drummer and fresh tour dates. Jon Hoffman joins the lineup after winning a massive audition, with MonoNeon on select dates.
What Happens When MonoNeon and Les Claypool Jam? This Video Has the Answer
MonoNeon won the Future of Bass Award at the 2025 Bass Magazine Awards, presented by Les Claypool. The two legends celebrated with an electrifying jam.
No Treble’s 2024 Reader Favorite Bassists – #3: The Bold Creativity of Les Claypool
Les Claypool lands at #3 on No Treble’s 2024 Reader Favorite Bassists list. From the launch of the Whamola to a charity auction, a new collab record, and more - see what made this year unforgettable.
Charles Berthoud on Les Claypool’s Weirdest, Wildest, and Hardest Bass Lines
In today’s daily bass video, Charles Berthoud dives into the wonderfully weird world of Les Claypool, the bassist and frontman of Primus (and more).
Tim “Herb” Alexander Leaves Primus
Primus was just announced as a performer on Tool’s monumental “Live in the Sand” festival for 2025, but they’ve also been hit with a curveball. The band has announced that drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has quit the band.
Tool Announces “Live in the Sand” Festival with Primus, Mastodon, and More
Tool has announced a new festival in the Dominican Republic called Live in the Sand, and to say it looks promising is an understatement. The fest will feature two nights of Tool and performances by Primus, Mastodon, Coheed and Cambria, Eagles of Death Metal, King’s X, Fishbone, Wheel, CKY, and Moon Walker.
Pachyderm Instruments Launches the Whamola
After teasing the instrument back in June, Les Claypool and Pachyderm Instruments unleashed a production version of the Whamola on September 19th. They promptly sold out within the day, but a new batch will be on the way.