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Gear News: Xvive P58 Combines 5.8 GHz Guitar/Bass Wireless with a Chromatic Tuner
Xvive P58… Roam free with your favorite guitar or bass–and stay in tune–without sacrificing tone. The Receiver/Tuner offers True Bypass and Buffered Bypass modes for optimizing your signal, and will also charge your Transmitter!
Xvive continue to expand their wireless product line, now introducing the Xvive P58 Guitar/Bass Wireless System, which combines the A58T Transmitter with a combination True Diversity Receiver and chromatic tuner pedal. The Transmitter is borrowed from the A58 Guitar Wireless System, known for its 5.8 GHz signal stability and active/passive modes. But the P58R Receiver adds further functionality, most obviously acting as a high-precision chromatic tuner.
In addition to its key receiving and tuning roles, the P58R Receiver offers both True Bypass and Buffered Bypass settings that help to optimize your signal. Buffered Bypass offsets the deterioration of your high-end when you’re using long cable runs or extra-large pedalboards. True Bypass mode ensures that the tuner doesn’t color your tone or load the signal when bypassed. Since the Receiver is connected to power all the time during use, it’s well-positioned to pass on some of that power to the Transmitter via its USB-C port, for charging between sets as needed! The Transmitter’s onboard battery lasts up to five hours.
The 5.8 GHz band is typically less crowded than 2.4 GHz, since fewer devices use 5.8 GHz; that translates to a lower chance of signal interference. On top of that, the True Diversity Receiver allows you to scan the six available wireless channels and automatically select the strongest, most stable option—further ensuring rock-solid connections.
The A58T Transmitter offers both Active and Passive modes; the Active setting applies a –10 dB pad that prevents unwanted distortion and clipping when you’re playing a guitar or bass with active or high-output pickups. The P58 system boasts 100 feet of wireless range, less than 5 ms of latency, high-resolution 24-bit / 48 kHz audio, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 100 dB.
The P58 Guitar Wireless System is available from all Xvive dealers and online retailers for $249.99 (US MAP). The P58R Receiver/Tuner (which can only be paired with the A58T) is available separately for $169.99 (US MAP). The A58T (which can be paired with the A58R or P58R Receivers) sells for $85.00 (US MAP).
For more information, visit online at xvive.com/audio/product/p58-guitar-wireless-system-with-tuner-pedal
Adam Russell, bassist for Story of the Year, hasn’t slowed down for a second.
With the band’s latest album A.R.S.O.N. dropping on February 13, 2026, they’ve not only delivered new music but also pushed their creativity further through a series of visually striking videos, several of which Adam himself co-directed and edited.
In this interview, we dive into the making of the new record, explore how Adam shapes his signature bass sound, and get the inside scoop on the band’s upcoming Camp Screamo Tour with Silverstein and Origami Angel.
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Get ready for a conversation with one of Southern rock’s enduring forces, Tim Neilsen. For over 35 years, Drivin N Cryin has been delivering a powerful blend of grit, melody, and heart, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. With their brand-new album “Crushing Flowers” set to drop on April 10th, the band is gearing up for another exciting chapter.
At the core of that signature sound is bassist Tim Nielsen, whose driving grooves have helped define the band’s identity and earned them a place in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
In this interview, we sit down with Tim to talk about the new album, the secrets behind his unmistakable tone, and what lies ahead for Drivin N Cryin.
Here is Tim Nielsen.
Photos: Chris Neilsen, Carlton Freeman, Ted Lanthangue, and courtesy Tim Neilsen
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Oteil Burbridge & Lamar Williams Jr. Champion Love Over Hate in New Single “Hush” | New Album ‘The Offering’ Out May 1.
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams Jr. continue the rollout of their forthcoming collaborative album The Offering, with the release of its second single, “Hush”. A slow-burning Southern soul meditation rooted in love, peace, and emotional clarity, the track is a centerpiece on the album with a potent, thematic statement, in Williams’ words to “block out all of that nonsense” and “remember that there is more love in the world than hate.” The full-length album arrives May 1 via Flóki Studios, recorded on Iceland’s northern coast and produced by drummer, engineer, and Soulive co-founder Alan Evans.
While much of The Offering grew out of Burbridge’s banjo-based writing, “Hush” emerged from he and Williams’ shaping a deliberate sonic vision. Burbridge says they were “trying to capture a more old school Memphis, Macon, Muscle Shoals vibe,” leaning into a Southern soul feel that fits Williams’s phrasing. The end result is a song that is unhurried with a deep pocket that allows the groove and the song’s message breathe and stand at the forefront.
The album features an all-star lineup of drummer John Morgan Kimock, percussionist Weedie Braimah, organist Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band, pianist and violinist Jason Crosby, guitarists Tom Guarna and Jaden Lehman — musicians whose overlapping histories connect the Allman Brothers Band, Dead & Company, the Jerry Garcia Band, Soulive, and West African percussion traditions.
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When I heard that American Vanity, formerly known as Burn the Jukebox, was gearing up to release a new album this summer, it felt like the perfect moment to catch up with bassist and vocalist Virginia Franks.
With a fresh name unveiled just this past January and a clear shift in musical direction, the band is entering an exciting new chapter, one defined by both sonic evolution and a deeper, more focused message.
In this conversation, Virginia opens up about the inspiration behind the upcoming record, how she crafts her distinctive bass tone, what fans can expect from their upcoming tour, and where she sees both herself and the band heading next.
Join me as we dive into it all.
Here is Virginia Franks.
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For decades, we’ve had the privilege of following the remarkable career of Nathan East, listening closely to his albums, tracking his milestones with Yamaha Instruments, and watching his evolving partnership with Laney Amplification with great interest. Along the way, we’ve talked gear, tone, and technique, while hearing his unmistakable musical “voice” woven into the work of more iconic artists than we could possibly list.
Today, we’re thrilled to reconnect with this true giant of the bass world following the release of a very special new album, Father Son, produced by Nathan alongside his son, Noah East. It’s a deeply personal project that showcases not only extraordinary musicianship but also a powerful family bond.
Join us as we dive into the making of this outstanding record, explore the new Laney Nathan East Signature Bass Preamp, and look ahead to what the future holds for one of music’s most respected and influential bassists.
Here is the one and only… Mr. Nathan East.
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