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Tuesday August 8, 2017. 09:30 PM
Nordstrand Audio has expanded their P-style pickups with the Power Blade. The pickup is built with a thick steel blade, optimized wind, and ceramic magnets that the company says provide an authoritative low-end punch. “With half of its tonal DNA being derived from the...
The metal world was shocked in April when it was announced that Korn bassist Fieldy would not be taking part in the band’s South American tour. Instead, 12-year old Tye Trujillo would be anchoring the group. Fans were split over the move, but now any fears can be set aside...
Clear your schedule this morning, because it is time to celebrate the top 10 reader favorite bass videos of the month. Here are the most watched videos on No Treble for July 2017. Thanks for watching, and enjoy. 1. Rush: La Villa Strangiato Live at Pinkpop Festival 1979 Our...
This week we’re taking a look at another piece by AJR Guitarmods called the Psilos bass. The sleek, modern bass was built by luthier Andy Rogers for a customer who was looking for a minimalist design. “It has been built for one of my long standing customers, Mick T, and, alth...
Monday August 7, 2017. 09:30 PM
Today we’re starting with the first part of a new series on bebop bass, a topic a lot of my students are getting into lately. Our goal is to incorporate some great bebop vocabulary on the bass guitar. There is a ton of stuff out there to help you get started. Look for books...
As we like to say, the only thing better than one bass is two. Now make it two of the best bass players in the world and we’re sold. Here’s a clip of Chris Chaney and Tim Lefebvre testing out the new Supro Huntington bass with a little jam on the Led Zeppelin classic “Out...
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Dual Expression pedal, a device that allows for hands-free control of two devices from a single source. Each output has an independent range and reverse controls as well as a polarity switch, which the company says makes for “maximum compat...
Primus fans rejoice! Les Claypool and the gang have announced a new album, entitled The Desaturating Seven, will be released on September 29th. It’s their first studio album of original material since 2011’s Green Naugahyde and will feature the band’s classic lineup of...
Sunday August 6, 2017. 09:30 PM
Ibanez is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their SR Series with some limited edition basses. After announcing Premium and Standard versions earlier this year, they have now announced three new 2nd Edition SR Anniversary basses. The second round of basses includes four-...
Back in July, a tribute concert for the late Allan Holdsworth took place at The Iridium in New York. Here’s a clip from the show featuring Holdsworth’s tune, “Water On The Brain Pt. II,” which featured some excellent solos by bassist Evan Marien and drummer Virgil Donati.
Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and his new band Giants in the Trees have released their first single, called “Sasquatch.” The band formed last year after a jam session and has played a handful of dates in their home state of Washington. “Giants in the Trees are a...
Saturday August 5, 2017. 09:30 PM
Supro has announced the Huntington Bass, a retro model that comes in single, double, or triple pickup configurations. The short-scale bass takes the body shape of an early ’60s Ozark model with the passive electronics and sound design of the equally vintage Supro Pocket...
One of my favorite new discoveries is Terrace Martin & The Pollyseeds. Led by saxophonist Martin, the band blends styles a la ’70s Herbie Hancock. Bassist Brandon Eugene Owens kicks the song in with a nice melodic run before laying into a floating groove.
After five years and four studio albums, bassist Adam “Nolly” Getgood has announced he will be leaving the ranks of Periphery. Getgood, who blew fans away in 2012 with a bass cam version of “Make Total Destroy”, made a statement on the band’s Facebook page. “A few weeks ago...
MXR has released a deluxe version of their Carbon Copy analog delay with a load of new features. The pedal now has an extended delay time of up to 1.2 seconds as well as tap tempo functionality. A Tap Division feature allows for four subdivisions: dotted 8ths, 8ths,...
Friday August 4, 2017. 09:30 PM
Your phone lights up with a text message about a gig next Saturday night… score! You’re available, the money is decent, and your drummer friend recommended you. It’s an overall win! You accept the gig and receive a follow up text: “Let’s rehearse Tuesday night.”...
Shaun Munday celebrated Bill Withers’ birthday in July with this epic solo bass and vocals cover of Withers’ tune, “Use Me.” Shaun nails not only the bass arrangement but also the vocals.
Phish bassist Mike Gordon is gearing up to release a new solo album this September. OGOGO will be available September 15th followed by a fall tour by the bassist’s own band. The 13-song album includes several that were debuted live at the Sierra Music Festival in June as...
Thursday August 3, 2017. 11:00 PM
Let’s just call it a “mutual admiration society.” Vulfpeck bassist, Joe Dart, has always been very kind to the No Treble community. And all of us – here at No Treble – can’t get enough of his funky grooves that often dominate and lead the band’s music. In short: we’re huge...
Miki Santamaria joined keyboardist Alvaro Gandul and drummer Patti Ballinas for a couple of days at Yamaha Studios to record a few tunes. Miki is laying down some funky, envelope filter-driven lines on this one.
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