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Chick Corea’s Final Tour Recordings Featuring Christian McBride and Brian Blade Set For Release

The double album captures the 2020 tour that would be Corea’s final shows

Black Sabbath to Reunite for First Time in 20 Years For Final Performance

The original Sabbath lineup will reunite on July 5 in Birmingham, England, and be joined by Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, and more

Karina Rykman Announces Her Biggest Show to Date at Webster Hall

The bassist extraordinaire is playing Webster Hall in New york on May 10th

Pops Magellan Drops Funk-Infused Third Single, “Funk Karma” (Listen)

The track amplifies Pops’ fearless artistry with unique bass sounds, bold grooves, intricate melodies, and visionary production

Sterling by Music Man Unveils 2025 Lineup of Basses

Featuring the Brand’s First Bongo model, a Limited-Edition Sterling SB14, and a
5-string DarkRay

Jens Ritter Unveils 2025 Line of Ritter Basses

The new models of Ritter Basses are each as unique as they are breathtaking

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Gear

Guy Pratt: Backstage Bass

Known for his lines on tracks like Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” and Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song,” Pratt gave us a detailed look at his gear and chatted about touring with David Gilmour

Quincy Jones: Listen Up! Listen Down!

Eight Quincy Jones Bassists Remember an Icon Including Carol Kaye, Stanley Clarke, Chuck Rainey, Nathan East & More

Matthew Skillz: Bass Banga

The Chicago bassist behind Tank and the Bangas talks tone, working with Robert Glasper, and his bass of choice

Shavo Odadjian: Seven Hours After Violet

System of a Down’s bassist unveils his heavy new band with their debut album

Lenny Kravitz Gives a Tour of His Amazing Collection of Bass Gear

The rock icon welcomes you into his studio to check out the basses, amps, and synths that’s he’s collected over the years

Melanie Radford: Built For Bass

The low end anchor of Built to Spill discusses playing in orchestras, her love of trios, and her LEH bass

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