The Best Black Friday Bass Deals at Sweetwater
Handpicked basses, pedals, and strings from our biggest sale of the year — updated as new deals go live! With thousands of incredible deals to... Read more »
Bass News
Nov 10, 2026, 2:14 PM
Nov 5, 2026, 1:54 PM
Nicole Row Sterling Music Man Session StingRay Demo: Iconic ’90s Character & 5-string Sonic Roots
Nicole Row demos the new Sterling Music Man Session StingRay bass, showcasing her 5-string playing and the return of iconic ’90s StingRay... Read more »
The Bass Gear Buying Guide
A comprehensive bass rig goes far beyond your instrument and your amp. It encompasses everything from the cables that connect your pedals to... Read more »
Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Why Does Billy Sheehan Love the Hartke TX7500?
Billy Sheehan took the Hartke TX7500 on the road with his band The Fell, put the bass amp through its paces, and is here with a final report.... Read more »
Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 PM
Building a Track from Scratch: Victor Wooten, Carl Verheyen, and Nick D’Virgilio Take the SSL EVO for a Spin
How Sweetwater, SSL, Mark Hornsby, and three world-class musicians turned a console demo into a real recording session — and what it took to... Read more »
Oct 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Fender American Professional: A Hands-on Perspective
Easily the number one benefit of being part of Sweetwater’s Product Research Team is getting hands-on with the latest gear. So, you can imagine... Read more »
Oct 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Fender American Professional Bass Showcase
Stop scrolling and start listening. No talking, no fluff — just the raw, iconic tones of the Fender American Professional Precision and Jazz Basses. Read more »
Oct 6, 2026, 3:00 PM
“This Is Our Victory Moment” — Evanescence on Artistry, Gear & Bringing Sanctuary to Life
For this Evanescence interview, the band discusses Sanctuary’s artistic roots, their favorite gear, bringing the album to life on tour, and what... Read more »
Oct 6, 2026, 12:00 AM
Dunlop XP Expression Pedals: Plug-and-play Compatibility for Your Modeler
Do you have an amp and effects modeler? It’s very likely that Dunlop has an expression pedal just for you. Whether you’re using Quad Cortex,... Read more »
Sep 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
Best Gifts for Young Musicians in 2026
At Sweetwater, we work with the world’s best music and audio equipment every day. That makes every day feels like a holiday! It also gives us a... Read more »