Supro expands its stompbox lineup with an all-analog, full-stereo Flanger pedal By Sam Roche 27 October 2021 The new pedal boasts a Dimension switch, which crossfeeds two channels together for a unique double flanger effect
Malcolm-Jamal Warner: "For me, bass and acting go hand in hand because of the discipline they share" By Joel McIver 26 October 2021 The actor and poet reveals that bass isn’t just a hobby for him – it’s a way of life
G&L adds Emerald Blue Metallic finishes to three Tribute range guitars By Matt Parker 25 October 2021 The finish was previously only available as a specified custom option on G&L’s USA builds
Ashdown unveils Geezer Butler signature Pedal Of Doom By Matt Parker 25 October 2021 Black Sabbath's renowned songwriter and bassist teams up with Ashdown for signature distortion and EQ stompbox
Steel Panther are still on the lookout for a new bassist, says singer Michael Starr By Sam Roche 25 October 2021 The frontman clarified the situation following reports that Rikki Dazzle had secured the spot left by longtime bassist Lexxi Foxx
Dream Theater's John Myung teams up with Ashdown for new signature Double Drive pedal By Jackson Maxwell 22 October 2021 The Double Drive features two distortions – one subtle and one that can be turned up to "face-melting" levels – that can be stacked for intense levels of gain
GoFundMe page set up to help Russian Circles following gear theft and System of a Down tour cancelation By Sam Roche 22 October 2021 In less than a day, over $60,000 has been raised to mitigate the band's “back-to-back financial losses”
Steel Panther performs first show with new bassist Rikki Dazzle By Sam Roche 22 October 2021 The band announced the departure of longtime bass player Lexxi Foxx earlier this year
Alain Johannes digs out another Anthym demo from 1980, featuring pre-Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea, Hillel Slovak and Jack Irons By Matt Owen 21 October 2021 The Rush-flavored cut, taken from an early eight-track recording session, is the second demo to be shared from the RHCP founding member’s high school band
Barenaked Ladies' Jim Creeggan: “Geddy Lee was the first guy I was air-bassing to… and his gear is on our new record” By Bass Player Staff 21 October 2021 The bass player for the Canadian rock stalwarts on transitioning from standup bass, longevity, and the benevolence of rock's favorite bass player, Rush's Geddy Lee
Ashdown launches Guy Pratt signature bass amp, the Interstellar-600 By Matt Parker 20 October 2021 The new head is based on Pratt’s much-loved ABM-900, with fresh EQ and valve drive features
Russian Circles' Brian Cook given brand-new bass by Electrical Guitar Company following gear theft By Sam Roche 20 October 2021 “Somehow the stars aligned on our end with available parts,” the company writes
Bite Guitars teams up with Suzi Quatro for new bass By Sam Roche 19 October 2021 The bass features Bite's Jawbone JJ body shape, and is loaded with a pair of high-output single coils
Snark launches $20 USB-rechargeable clip-on guitar tuner By Sam Roche 19 October 2021 The company's latest tuner promises “weeks to months of regular use” at full charge, fully chromatic pitch calibration between 415-466Hz, and an easy-to-read, high-resolution LCD display
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 and RB-110 review By Mike Brooks 19 October 2021 One of the great names in bass amps rolls out a portable, affordable range of Class D combos... It's time for lift-off
Mike Watt on his best (and worst) bass albums By Bass Player Staff 18 October 2021 The Minutemen and Firehose bass legend on the poison of genre and the story behind the most significant releases in his catalog
Simon Gallup has returned to The Cure following his departure in August By Matt Parker 15 October 2021 The English goth-rockers’ bassist says he remains in the band
Crypta's Fernanda Lira serves up a searing bass guitar playthrough of the impossibly heavy Dark Night of the Soul By Sam Roche 15 October 2021 The track is taken from the Brazilian/Dutch death metallers' debut album, Echoes of the Soul
James Jamerson or Carol Kaye: who played what? Uncovering the truth behind the Motown mystery By Joel McIver 14 October 2021 Academic and bassist Brian F. Wright details his research into Motown's contested history
Watch the first official trailer for Peter Jackson’s highly anticipated The Beatles: Get Back documentary By Matt Owen 14 October 2021 The stirring snippet splices together even more never-before-seen footage of the band as they rush to write and record 14 songs in three weeks, prior to their rooftop performance at London's Savile Row
