Sunn Amps Unveils Beta Mini 200-Watt Amp with Dual Channels for Bass or Guitar

Sunn Amps has introduced the Beta Mini, a 200-watt compact amplifier that packs dual independent channels, bass/guitar voicing, and classic Beta-inspired tone into a 3.9-pound head. Here’s a closer look at the new amp and demo video. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Cory Wong’s “Ain’t It Fun” Is a Pocket Clinic, Thanks in Part to Yohannes Tona on Bass

Cory Wong’s “Ain’t It Fun” Is a Pocket Clinic, Thanks in Part to Yohannes Tona on Bass www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Exclusive Interview: Dave Marks on Playing Bass for Hans Zimmer

Inside the bass chair for Hans Zimmer with Dave Marks. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Chicago Soundcheck: Derek Frank Warms Up with a Wah-Driven Bass Line

Derek Frank locks in a wah groove at soundcheck in Chicago. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Todd Rundgren Auctions Rare Danelectro Longhorn Bass Used on “A Wizard, a True Star”

Todd Rundgren is auctioning off a rare Danelectro Longhorn bass used on "A Wizard, a True Star." The vintage instrument is part of a charity auction supporting music education. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Anthony Wellington Is Taking Bassology to Las Vegas in 2026

Anthony Wellington has announced the next Bassology Around the World destination. The 2026 trip heads to Las Vegas for eight nights of lessons, private instruction, and excursions. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Billy Talent Channels Rush Energy on New “Limelight” Studio Cover

Billy Talent’s Rush cover of “Limelight” brings energy and a familiar voice. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Fender Vintera III Leads This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories

Fender’s Vintera III line leads this week’s most-read bass stories. We also look at Dogstar’s new single, Rock Hall inductees, and more. Catch up on everything you might’ve missed. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Bass at the Front: Fernando Molinari’s “Minerva” Raises the Bar with Nieri, Minnemann & Medeiros

Bassist Fernando Molinari and Andre Nieri lock in on a progressive fusion burner. Vid in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Julian Lage’s “Love Hurts” Session Keeps Moving Because Jorge Roeder Won’t Back Off

Jorge Roeder digs in hard on upright and pushes Julian Lage’s session ahead. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Warren Haynes Band Digs Into Roots Rock and Blues at Amp Jam 2 with Kevin Scott on Bass

Warren Haynes Band goes deep and Kevin Scott keeps the whole thing driving. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Bass Gym: How to Use Double Stops to Level Up Your Slap Grooves

It's time to get back in the Bass Gym. This lesson explores how double stops can transform your slap grooves, with ideas inspired by Marcus Miller and Les Claypool. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Remco Hendriks Lets His Stradi Fretless Bass Do the Talking

A Stradi fretless, a drum groove, and Remco Hendriks’ unmistakable feel. VIdeo in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Trace Elliot Launches Transformer DI With Huge Frequency Range for Bassists

Trace Elliot has introduced the Transformer DI, a new passive direct box designed for all instruments. With extended frequency response and a feature set aimed at preserving your tone, it's ready for five-string bassists and drop-tuned setups. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Rock Hall 2026: Meet the Bassists Behind This Year’s Inductees

Rock Hall 2026 is here—and the bassists behind this year’s inductees are legendary. From Steve Harris’ galloping metal lines to Peter Hook’s melodic innovations, we break it all down. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

You Came for Larry Carlton and Robben Ford You Stay for the Bass

Larry Carlton and Robben Ford at North Sea Jazz 2007 is pure conversation and the bass has something to say. Video in the comments www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Lyndon Laney Dies at 77: Founder of Laney Amplification Leaves Lasting Legacy

Sad news: Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, has passed away at 77. From his roots as a bassist to shaping the sound of legends like Tony Iommi, his impact on music runs deep. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Groove Podcast: Eric Revis of Branford Marsalis

Groove Podcast: Eric Revis on tone, upright bass, and life with the Branford Marsalis Quartet. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Bass of the Week: FGN’s Mighty Power JMP2-AL-R Packs Punch with a Unique Twist

This week’s Bass of the Week: the FGN Mighty Power JMP2-AL-R.
It hybrid design looks familiar at first glance, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find some unique features that really set it apart. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

I Built The Sky’s “Fuel To Fly” Blends Precision Prog with a Powerful Low-End Core

Fast, clean, melodic prog from a trio. Toby Peterson-Stewart keeps the low end solid on a Dingwall. Vid in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Former Men Without Hats Bassist Alain Lefebvre, aka Al Gunn, Has Died

Former Men Without Hats bassist Alain Lefebvre, aka Al Gunn, has passed away. He’s being remembered as a “larger than life character” and a pillar of Montreal’s guitar repair scene. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Weekly Top 10: Bill Laswell Benefit, Gallien-Krueger’s RB Legacy Now Shipping, and More

From Bill Laswell’s fundraiser to new Gallien-Krueger amps and the McGrath Thunderhorse, here are the bass stories readers were clicking on all week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Watch Jack White Turn Coachella 2026 Into a “Seven Nation Army” Singalong

Jack White closes Coachella with “Seven Nation Army” and the crowd takes over. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

From Viral to Vinyl: Angine de Poitrine Announces Global Physical Release

Angine de Poitrine is everywhere right now — sold-out shows, viral videos, and now global vinyl and CD releases. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Dogstar’s ‘Joy’ Rides a Clean Groove from Bassist Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves stays in the pocket on “Joy,” running his Fender PJ into the new GK Legacy RB Head. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Proof That Taste Wins: Leland Sklar with Phil Collins, Live in 1990

Phil Collins, Berlin 1990. Huge show, deep band, and Sklar in total control. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Jack White Maps Out Massive 2026 Tour Extension With Dominic John Davis

Jack White has expanded his 2026 tour with a huge new run of dates across Europe and North America. Longtime bassist Dominic John Davis is back in the mix, and his playing on “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” is worth the price of admission alone. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Inside Nine Inch Nails: Stu Brooks on the Gig, the Gear, and the Grind

Stu Brooks imagined playing with Nine Inch Nails—then got the call the next day.

We caught up with him to talk about landing the gig, mastering the catalog, and building a massive touring rig. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Trickfish Amplification Launches Single Coil, Split Coil, and Dual Coil Bass Pickups

Trickfish Amplification is expanding beyond amps, cabs, and preamps with its first bass pickups. The new lineup includes Single Coil, Split Coil, and Dual Coil designs, all built to deliver organic, full-range tone. Check them out. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...

Make Your Walking Bass Lines Flow with Triplets (Blues Bass Lesson)

Triplets can completely transform your walking bass lines. Learn how to use them for smoother transitions and more musical movement in a blues shuffle. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04...