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Scott Devine, Danny Sapko, and Charles Berthoud put three basses on “Take On Me.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble are expanding their 2026 tour with a new run of fall dates. The shows will feature music from "Groove in the Face of Adversity" alongside a live performance of the Grateful Dead’s "Blues for Allah." www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Jad Freer has packed a clean preamp, expanded EQ, resonant high-pass filter, and professional DI into the pedalboard-friendly SARTO. Its ultra-high input impedance also makes it an intriguing option for piezo-equipped upright basses. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Napalm Death packed four decades of fury into one unforgettable Tiny Desk set. VIdeo in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Bad Brains bassist Darryl Jenifer stretches beyond his punk and dub roots on his new instrumental album, “The Weather Channel.” Hear his atmospheric reimagining of “Re-Ignition.” www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Remembering Jennifer Finch with this powerful three song L7 session from The Current. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Ron Carter brings his unmistakable voice to this beautiful duo performance of “Love Letters.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Aston “Familyman” Barrett helped define the sound of reggae bass. La Bella is honoring his legacy with a signature flatwound set built for smooth feel and deep, focused thump. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Dunable teamed up with Bongripper bassist Ron Petzke to build a Cyclops Bass for the deepest reaches of drop tuning. The 35-inch-scale monster is limited to just three instruments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Tetsuo Sakurai’s modified Yamaha five string gets a serious workout in this 1985 Casiopea set. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Melissa Etheridge has some serious low-end firepower on tour. Tim Lefebvre is holding down the bass chair through September. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Marcus Miller celebrate Miles Davis with an all star Montreux reunion. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Black Flag is heading out on an extensive fall tour, bringing its influential punk catalog to clubs and theaters across the country. Bassist David Rodriguez says his goal is to make every performance feel like a true Black Flag show. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

BOSS has entered the electric bass gig bag market with the CB-EB15, a lightweight deluxe model built to accommodate a wide range of instrument shapes and sizes. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

This newly released Forq clip captures Kevin Scott digging deep on a Moollon P Bass in Zurich. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Meshell Ndegeocello and Cynthia Erivo put a soulful new spin on “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),” the first taste of Ndegeocello’s guest-packed covers album, “Synonym.” Listen here: www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

String raking can make fast bass lines feel smoother, cleaner, and more relaxed. Ryan Madora breaks down the technique in this new Keep It Groovy lesson. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Adam Ben Ezra turn a five string upright into an entire rhythm section. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Thundercat is taking “Distracted” on the road with a massive 32-date North American tour and a rotating cast of support acts. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Mastodon’s first album in five years is coming August 28th. Get a taste of "Marrow Deep" with the bass-heavy “Snakes for Dinner,” featuring Josh Homme. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch is facing an aggressive form of brain cancer. A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover the extensive care and in-home support she now requires. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Flea and Anna Butterss trade electric bass, upright and trumpet across three songs on Tiny Desk. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

BASS OF THE WEEK: This Lakland 44-51 stopped us in our tracks. Take a closer look at its Buckeye Burst finish and beautifully figured roasted maple neck. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana trade ideas on a fierce take of “Hallucinations.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Paul McCartney has once again become a “session man with the Stones.” Hear him bring the low end to “Covered in You” from the band’s new album, "Foreign Tongues." www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

From supporting Quintin Berry to checking out wild new gear and unforgettable bass lines, here are the stories that had No Treble readers clicking this week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

The Wooten Brothers’ chemistry is undeniable in this Montreal performance. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Steve Swallow switched to electric bass in 1970 and has been “running backwards” toward the sound of gut strings ever since. In part two of our interview series, he explains the gear, technique, and decades of experimentation behind his singular tone. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch CARRTOONS lock in with Kiefer and Nate Smith in this retro live session. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

The Montreal Jazz Festival celebrated one of the music’s greatest ambassadors by presenting Christian McBride with the Miles Davis Award. Read more and watch his acceptance speech: www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Barefaced Audio is going back to its roots with the limited-run 15:24 and 30:24 bass cabinets. The lightweight 1x15 and 2x15 models are built for classic punch, big tube heads, and loud stages. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Will Lee reminds us why he is one of the all time greats on this live performance of “Close Call” with Steve Gadd and Simon Oslender. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Four distinctive musical voices become one serious groove machine. FATHERS brings together CARRTOONS, Kenny Beats, Kiefer, and Nate Smith for a collaborative debut. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

F Bass, GK tone, and crushing trio energy from Fernando Molinari on “Marte.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Danny Elfman is hitting the road this fall with a stacked band, including Matt McJunkins on bass alongside Nili Brosh, Robin Finck, and Josh Freese. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Ernie Ball has acquired Source Audio, bringing the innovative effects pedal company into its family. The companies share that the agreement will keep the Source Audio brand and product line intact while expanding its global reach. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

A heavy new Mastodon road video, a wall of live footage, and Troy Sanders leading the charge on bass and vocals. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Gamechanger Audio has redesigned its flagship PLUS Pedal with a new Spectral Sampling engine, expanded controls, XLR input, and more. Watch the PLUS Pedal II launch video, featuring bassist Stanislavs Judins using it in a jazz band context. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Phil Lesh digs in on a six string Alembic for this Fare Thee Well take on "Deal." Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

BASS OF THE WEEK: Paragram Guitars’ Agave Bass takes a semi-hollow approach to the short scale. The 30-inch model is lightweight, customizable, and available with multiple wood and pickup options. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Newly released from the North Sea Jazz Archive, this full Nile Rodgers and CHIC set features Jerry Barnes driving the band with deep pocket and tone. Video in the comments www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter are back with a new Stick Men album called "Let's THRAK Again," inspired by King Crimson’s "THRAK" era. Hear “Swimming in Tea,” featuring Levin on a huge Chapman Stick solo. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

From vintage Thin Lizzy footage to a new Steve Swallow interview, here are the 10 bass stories readers checked out most this week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Rocco Palladino sounds huge on Yussef Dayes’ latest live session, filmed in Cape Town with an heavy roots vibe. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott takes on KPop Demon Hunters on Scott’s Bass Lessons and turns a first listen into a standout bass line. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Wes Stephenson hold down the low end on Mark Lettieri Group’s live take on “Grillman.” He may not get much camera time, but that fat bass tone is right up front. Video in the comments www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Former The Jam bassist Bruce Foxton has shared that he is living with Parkinson’s disease following recent health setbacks. The diagnosis has been a shock, he says, but he remains determined to keep playing live for as long as he is able. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Boyz II Men bassist Lloyd Anderson has teamed up with Mane Custom Bass for the KJ6 LA Edition. The 35-inch-scale six-string features three Bartolini pickups, a proprietary preamp, glow-in-the-dark fretboard dots, and gold Hipshot hardware. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

THrowback Thursday: Danny Klein breaks out a Flying V bass in this 1975 J. Geils Band clip. VIdeo in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Fender’s 4th of July sale is live with savings up to $600 on select guitars, amps, accessories, and gear. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...