For more than six decades, the sound of the upright bass in modern jazz has carried the unmistakable authority, elegance, and intelligence of Ron Carter. Recognized as the...
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass®, an era-correct tribute to the bass that was nearly as iconic as the Motown...
Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Will Lee, Jimmy Haslip, and Bakithi Kumalo each anchor different tracks on the new release from the acclaimed pianist and composer, produced...
By Guest Contributor, Carole Crosslin, a freelance writer and music junkie based in North Carolina. She lives vicariously through those who are in the business. Photos courtesy...
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Phil Jones Bass will launch the First Annual Solo Bass Contest/Bass Expo on September 5th in Penarth, Wales. Originally from Wales, this will be a homecoming...
Trickfish Amplification has added the L212 to its L Series cabinet lineup — a 2×12″ with diagonally arranged Lavoce neodymium drivers in the same compact footprint...
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been chatting with George Gekas, bassist for The Revivalists, for more than a decade. Over the years, we’ve connected during some...
In the world of bass playing, technique is often misunderstood. Some musicians see it as a display of speed, flashy finger movements, or endless exercises disconnected...
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Legendary effects manufacturers DOD and Morley have united to create something truly remarkable: the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz™ pedal. Available now worldwide through local retailers and online, this innovative...
Phil Jones Bass announces the BOOSTEROOSTER Model PE-2, A precision 2-band EQ, preamp, and clean booster for bass. Packing a boost of 18dB of 2-band clean...
