Billy Sheehan in Action: Mr. Big’s “Take Cover” Surfaces from 2009 Japan Show
Mr. Big share a huge 2009 Japan performance of “Take Cover.” Sheehan is on fire. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Mane Custom Bass Launches KJ5 Series with Exotic Woods and Bartolini Electronics
Exotic woods, Bartolini electronics, and 35" scale options headline the new KJ5 Series from Mane Custom Bass. The lineup includes four models ranging from the Standard to the Single Cut 2.0. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Mastodon Unleash “Blood and Thunder” at Bloodstock 2025
“Blood and Thunder” still hits hard. Watch Mastodon live at Bloodstock. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Sting’s Sting 3.0 Tour Expands with Fall 2026 Dates and Brooklyn Residency
Sting is expanding the Sting 3.0 tour in North America this fall. The Police bassist returns to the trio format with Dominic Miller and Chris Maas, revisiting classics and deep cuts from his catalog. Check out the new tour dates and watch him wield his ’57 Precision. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
This G Major Bass Exercise Will Push Your Left-Hand Stretch to the Limit
Want to expand your reach across the fretboard? Marek Bero’s latest Bass Gym lesson features a beastly G major scale exercise designed to stretch your left hand and unlock new interval combinations. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Watch Jacob Umansky Rip Through Intercval’s “Lacuna” on the Dingwall Sol Signature Bass
A masterclass in prog-metal fingerstyle: Jacob Umansky’s “Lacuna” playthrough. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Gorillaz Reveal 2026 North American Tour Featuring Live Bassist Seye Adelekan
Gorillaz are heading back to North America for a 22-date arena tour behind their new album "The Mountain." The live band once again features bassist Seye Adelekan, whose high-energy playing has become a highlight of their shows. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
BOSS Launches GX-1B Bass Multi-Effects Pedal with 130+ Effects at $229
BOSS expands its GX series with a bass-focused edition. The GX-1B features 16 amp types, eight simultaneous effect blocks, IR support, and flexible battery or USB power. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Nathan East to Anchor Eric Clapton’s 2026 Midwest Tour
With over four decades of musical chemistry, Nathan East returns to the road with Eric Clapton for a focused 2026 Midwest run. Dates and venues: www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
The Carbonetti Guitars “Bowery” Bass Is What Happens When Vintage DNA Gets Reimagined
From The Guitar Shop NYC comes the Carbonetti “Bowery” Bass — a vintage-inspired build with modern versatility and handcrafted personality. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Federico Malaman Trio Brings Warmth and Melody to “Song for Marco”
Federico Malaman’s new live performance with his trio is all tone and flow. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
February 2026’s Biggest Bass Gear Stories: The Top 10
February was loaded with bass gear news as we kept unpacking NAMM 2026. Here are the 10 most-read gear stories on No Treble this month—ranked by reader clicks. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
The Week in Bass: Historic Jazz Bass Drama, Prog-Jazz Heat, and Boutique Craftsmanship
A piece of funk history is back on the market, Spirit Fingers are on fire, and this week’s Bass of the Week is a handcrafted beauty. Get caught up on all things bass. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Robert Trujillo, Zakk Wylde Back Robbie Williams in Ozzy Osbourne’s “No More Tears” Tribute
Ozzy tribute performance sees Robbie Williams joined by Trujillo and Wylde. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Yorkville Sound Lands Exclusive Canadian Distribution Deals With Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass
Big news for Canadian bassists: Yorkville Sound is now the exclusive distributor for Aguilar and Spector — and bringing Darkglass into the fold. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Dumpstaphunk Announces 2026 “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” Tour, Including Sly & The Family Stone Tribute
Dumpstaphunk is taking their New Orleans funk nationwide with the 2026 “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” tour, including a Sly & The Family Stone tribute and Jazz Fest hometown shows. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Hear Joe Dart Lock In on Bass in Vulfmon’s “Rocco Darto Cato”
Joe Dart opens “Rocco Darto Cato” with a deep P bass groove. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Paul McCartney’s “Man on the Run” Explores His Post-Beatles Reinvention — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime
Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles reinvention takes center stage in the new documentary "Man on the Run." The film dives into his 1970s journey — from creative rebirth to his evolving relationship with John Lennon. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Horace Panter’s “Ghost Town” 1971 Fender Precision Heads to Auction
Horace Panter’s 1971 Fender Precision — the bass behind The Specials’ “Ghost Town” — is heading to auction. A true piece of two-tone history. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
MonoNeon and GHOST-NOTE Deliver Wild 2019 “Smack Em” Performance
MonoNeon opens with a 2 minute solo, then GHOST-NOTE hits hard. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Ernie Ball Launches New Tapewound Bass Strings for Warm, Upright-Style Tone
Vintage-inspired tone meets modern construction. Ernie Ball’s new tapewounds aim for smooth feel, reduced noise, and upright-style warmth. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Team with WILLOW for New Single “The Golden Egg of Empathy”
Claypool, Lennon and WILLOW team up for a wild new animated trip. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Les Claypool Announces New Claypool Lennon Delirium Album, Shares “Golden Egg of Empathy”
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Switching to 5-String Bass: Technique Changes, Low B Strategy & Rethinking the Fretboard
Switching to a 5-string bass isn’t just about gaining a low B. It changes your technique, your note choices, and even how you see the fretboard. Here’s what to know before making the move. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
The Who at Tanglewood 1970: The Original Lineup with Entwistle’s Thunder and Moon’s Mayhem
The Who’s original lineup live at Tanglewood 1970. Full set, Full POWER! Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
CKY Bassist Mike Leon Exits Band, Cites “Toxicity” and “Unprofessionalism”
CKY bassist Mike Leon has exited the band just weeks before their upcoming tour, citing “toxicity” and unprofessionalism in a candid statement. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options
Ibanez expands the SR500 lineup with new models, left-handed options, and hardware previously reserved for higher-tier instruments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Alice Cooper Leads Hollywood Vampires in Rio With Duff McKagan Powering School’s Out
Alice Cooper and Duff McKagan take School’s Out back to class in Rio. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Rush Expand “Fifty Something” Tour Into 2027 with South America and Europe Dates
Rush are taking “Fifty Something” worldwide. The band just added South America, UK, and Europe dates for 2027 — with two-set “evening with” shows and rotating setlists. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
Bass of the Week: Inside Bryant Trenier’s Upright-Inspired Fretless Acoustic Bass Guitar
Can an acoustic bass guitar truly capture upright tone? French master luthier Bryant Trenier set out to find out. This week’s Bass of the Week explores his fretless 32” build inspired by D’Aquisto design principles. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...
