Sire’s premium F10 series expansion led this week’s Top 10, followed by ESP’s new LTD DX lineup and a deep groove from Erick Coomes with Lettuce. Catch up on the most-read bass stories of the week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Jack Bruce Gets Loose as Cream’s Fretless Fire Shines on “Stormy Monday” at Royal Albert Hall. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Donny Benét has released "Il Basso," a new album dedicated to the groove. Inspired by legends like Paul Jackson, Bernard Edwards, and Jaco Pastorius, it’s a stylish tribute to the low end. Watch the videos for “School’s Out” and “Midnight Appointment.” www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Mark Lettieri Group’s “Lotus” locks in with a fat 5 string groove from Wes Stephenson. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Washburn is bringing back its Wing Series, including a reissue of the cult-favorite Scavenger ’78 Bass. Here’s a closer look at the updated take on the ’70s original. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Flea continues unveiling his solo album Honora with a cinematic instrumental take on Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You.” Electric bass, trumpet, and upright from Anna Butterss bring new life to the 2012 classic. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Aguilar expanded its DLX line at NAMM 2026 with the Octamizer DLX and TLC DLX Compressor EQ. The Octamizer now includes octave-up and DSP tracking, while the TLC adds a 3-band EQ section. Details and demos inside. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Watch MonoNeon dig deep into the pocket on “Better Days Are Coming” live at The Blue Note. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Oteil Burbridge is hitting the road in 2026 with Oteil & Friends — and the lineup is stacked. Dates across the Northeast and Midwest start in May. See the full tour schedule. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Groove Podcast: Riccardo Oliva on six-string bass, fusion, and touring with Matteo Mancuso. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Justin Meldal Johnsen with Beck in 1999 just hit YouTube. Watch the groove. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Derrick Hodge continues to push boundaries with "Mind of a Dreamer," a sweeping seven-movement suite performed with Nu Deco Ensemble. Watch the full performance: www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

The i–♭III–♭VI–V progression shows up everywhere in pop and rock. In this lesson, we break down how to groove over it using triads, scale tones, and a dominant V chord. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Justus West picks up an OOPEG and a neighboring booth answers the call. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Danny Ziemann has announced his final free online masterclass. “The 3D Listener” is a two-day Zoom event focused on developing deeper, more functional listening skills — especially for bassists. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Sire Guitars adds two new models to its high-end F10 lineup. Meet the Marcus Miller F10 DX and F10 DC, unveiled at NAMM 2026. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

“Baby Come Back” lives in the groove with four-part harmonies and solid bass. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Michael League and Snarky Puppy are taking "Somni" on the road. The band has announced a fall 2026 U.S. tour, featuring music from their orchestral collaboration with the Metropole Orchestra. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

This week’s Bass of the Week comes from Beardly Customs, and it’s a deep dive into exotic woods and careful craftsmanship. Rick Link’s 1.29.26 build blends lacewood, ambrosia maple, walnut, and Turner multi-coil pickups into one seriously striking four-string. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Super Bowl goes punk with Green Day. Mike Dirnt showed up with the red sparkle Precision. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

New from Jad Freer Audio: the Luce tube DI pairs a British-style Carnhill transformer with an ECC88/6922 tube for studio and live use. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Virtuoso bass playing, cutting-edge NAMM gear, and timeless inspiration. Billy Sheehan, Fodera x Trickfish, Ibanez, and more headline No Treble’s most-read stories this week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Erick Coomes plus Lettuce plus a deep groove makes for a very good night. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Fred Smith, bassist for Television and a foundational voice of New York’s punk era, has died at 77. His melodic, understated playing helped define "Marquee Moon" and generations of post-punk bassists. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

ESP unveiled eight new LTD DX basses at NAMM 2026, spanning the B, Phoenix, and Surveyor models with poplar burl tops and prices starting at $549. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Fan Boy gets hot, but Henrik Linder’s bass keeps the groove chilled. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Nine Inch Nails have revealed Stu Brooks as their new touring bassist on the 2026 “Peel It Back” tour. The veteran player brings experience with Dub Trio, Danny Elfman, Mike Patton, and more. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Music Man expands its Darkglass collaboration with the DarkRay II, adding onboard octave up and down effects to the distortion-driven StingRay platform. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

A newly released HD throwback of Kiss unplugged and grooving on Rock and Roll All Nite. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

With over 2,200 recording credits, Ron Carter is still finding new ground. "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" pairs his signature bass voice with gospel choir and tradition. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Ibanez bridges vintage tone and modern flexibility with the new Mode Series basses. Eight new models, Delta hum-canceling pickups, and a Hexa-Mid preamp put serious shaping power under your fingers. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Tech 21 is taking SansAmp into the digital realm. The new SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE pairs classic tone shaping with presets, MIDI control, and IR loading. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Inside MTD’s fully reimagined Kingston bass lineup, straight from NAMM. Video interview inside. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

What can a few weeks with a 1964 Jazz Bass teach you about speed and flow? This Bass Gym exercise grew out of that experience — and it works on any bass. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Mohini Dey lights up the NAMM floor with fearless jazz fusion bass playing. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Gov’t Mule is expanding its 2026 tour with a new spring run through the Midwest and Southeast. With Kevin Scott powering the low end, the band hits the road throughout April. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Spector brought some fresh looks to NAMM 2026, unveiling new finishes for two signature basses. Doug Wimbish’s Euro 4 now arrives in Aged White with gold hardware, while Frank Bello’s NC-4 gets a sleek Black Sapphire update. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

An all-star lineup honors Ozzy Osbourne with “War Pigs” at the Grammys. Duff holds it down. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

One of our favorite parts of NAMM? Stumbling onto basses we’ve never seen before. Sadilah Guitars’ Rovid Fretless was a desert-inspired standout with earthy tone and serious vibe. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Royal Albert Hall 2005. Cream reunited, Jack Bruce leading from the low end. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Nathan East and Laney Amplification team up once again — this time for East’s first-ever signature preamp pedal. Unveiled at NAMM 2026, the Digbeth DB-EAST-PRE brings FET and Tube channels, a DI with LA-IR, and USB audio into a pedal format. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

From NAMM show-floor magic to new bass gear and legendary tributes, here are No Treble’s ten most-read stories from the past week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert lock in on Colorado Bulldog in new Mr. Big clip. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Billy Bass Nelson, a founding member of Funkadelic and a key architect of early P-Funk, has died at 74. His bass lines and vision helped push funk into new territory. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02...

Warwick has revealed its Limited Edition Fortress 2026, returning the iconic design in both Masterbuilt and Teambuilt Custom Shop versions. From premium tonewoods to modern MEC electronics, each model puts a distinct spin on the classic Fortress formula. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01...

Richard Bona swings hard in this live trio set. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01...

Orange is going big again. The new OBC215C marks the brand’s return to 2x15 bass cabinets, delivering 800 watts of deep, supportive low end in a UK-built enclosure designed to move serious air. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01...

A huge photo gallery celebrating Mike Dirnt’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Green Day Performance. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01...

Neural DSP has unveiled the Quad Cortex Mini, delivering the full power of the Quad Cortex in a compact, pedalboard-friendly design. Same processing, same touchscreen, smaller footprint. Pre-orders are open now. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01...

Pops Magellan returned to Earth for NAMM 2026, delivering “Funk Karma” with cosmic precision alongside Artur Menezes and Julian Ho. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01...