Three-Note Sequence Bass Exercise to Sync Your Fretting and Plucking Hands
Ryan Madora is back with a practical bass exercise to strengthen your technique. In this lesson, she walks through a three-note sequence pattern in 6/8 that helps synchronize your fretting and plucking hands while reinforcing common scale shapes. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Thundercat Conjures a Cosmic Groove on “ThunderWave” with WILLOW
Thundercat and WILLOW drift through “ThunderWave” in a dreamy live session. Video in the comments www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Modest Mouse Return With First New Song in Five Years, “Look How Far…,” and Announce Summer Tour
Modest Mouse are back with their first new song in five years. Hear “Look How Far…” and see the band’s newly announced 2026 tour dates. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Marc Brownstein Discusses The Disco Biscuits’ Allen Aucoin Split on Andy Frasco’s Emergency Podcast
Marc Brownstein discusses The Disco Biscuits’ Allen Aucoin split on Andy Frasco’s emergency podcast. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Sadowsky Reveals 2026 Limited Edition Vintage P/J Bass in MetroLine & Masterbuilt Series
Sadowsky’s 2026 limited edition Vintage P/J bass arrives in MetroLine and Masterbuilt versions with spalted maple tops, chambered Okoume bodies, and classic P/J pickup configuration. Made in Germany. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Watch: Nathan East Brings Upright Bass to Clapton’s “Black Magic Woman”
Nathan East grabs the upright on Eric Clapton’s “Black Magic Woman”. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Slap Bass Legend Lee Rocker Hits the Road as The Stray Cats Announce 2026 Tour
The Stray Cats are back on the road this summer after Brian Setzer’s health recovery. Slap bass legend Lee Rocker anchors the trio as they bring rockabilly across the U.S. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
This Hybrid Chestnut 8-String Bass by May Custom Basses Is Stunning
This week’s Bass of the Week is a jaw-dropping custom build from Shawn May.
The DCSM8MS Origin is an 8-string multi-scale bass with hybrid stabilized chestnut, a neck-through design, and three Ulyate pickups. The swirling colors alone are worth a closer look. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Gorillaz Make Their SNL Debut with a Two-Song Set: “Clint Eastwood” and “The Moon Cave,” Featuring Bassist Seye Adelekan
Gorillaz make their SNL debut with a stacked stage. Del, Black Thought, Anoushka Shankar, and Seye Adelekan on bass. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Bass News Roundup: Boss GX-1B, Carbonetti Bowery Bass, Joe Dart’s Vulfmon Groove & More
The week in bass: the Boss GX-1B multi-effects pedal, the stunning Carbonetti Bowery Bass, Joe Dart laying down the groove with Vulfmon, and more. Catch up on everything you may have missed. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Kade Turner Covers Tool’s “Schism,” One of Bass’s Most Iconic Lines
A Warwick, a GK stack, and Tool’s “Schism.” Kade Turner brings the energy. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Don’t Throw Away Your Strings: FRET12 Launches the “String Thing” Upcycling Figure
What do you do with old strings? FRET12 has a creative answer. Their “String Thing” collectible figure is designed to be wrapped in your dead strings, turning them into a mummy-style sculpture while keeping them out of landfills. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Paul McCartney’s Record-Setting Yamaha BB-1200 Leads Auction With Basses by Dusty Hill and John McVie
Three legendary basses are heading back to auction:
• Paul McCartney’s record-setting Yamaha BB-1200
• Dusty Hill’s sheepskin-covered Dean
• John McVie’s fretless Alembic
The McCartney bass once sold for $496,100 — the most ever for a bass at auction. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
Watch Keanu Reeves Hold Down the Groove in Dogstar’s New “All In Now” Video
Keanu Reeves is back on bass with Dogstar. Watch the new “All In Now” video. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03...
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...
