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Le Fay Introduces the Herr Schwarz Grant Stinnett D-Tuner Bass
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Le Fay Introduces the Herr Schwarz Grant Stinnett D-Tuner Bass

Le Fay Basses has unveiled the Herr Schwarz Grant Stinnett D-Tuner Model, a 34” scale bass with a D-Tuner on each string. This allows for alternate tunings on the fly. The bass is handmade at the Le Fay shop in Germany and features an Ash body, 5-piece Maple neck and Rosewood fingerboard. The hardware and electronics are also made by...

Fred Horn’s “Steady Fready” with Rocco Prestia: Southwick
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Fred Horn’s “Steady Fready” with Rocco Prestia: Southwick

Rocco Prestia shows his usual funky self in this live performance with Fred Horn’s Steady Fready band. The group is performing the Maceo Parker tune “Southwick”. Thanks to Facebook friend Per Ivar Øye who shared this video with us.

Overt?n Announces Flyweight 200 Compact Bass Amp
Bass Gear

Overt?n Announces Flyweight 200 Compact Bass Amp

Overt?n Amps will be debuting their latest offering in the sub-compact bass head world at Summer NAMM this year with the Flyweight 200. The new Class D amp pumps out 200 watts while weighing in at a mere 2.1 pounds. In the way of tonal control, the Flyweight 200 has an auto compressor, a 3-band EQ and Overt?n’s signature Sculpt...

Marcelo Giaccardi: Blackbird
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Marcelo Giaccardi: Blackbird

Marcelo Giaccardi recorded this version of the Beatles’ classic “Blackbird” on his modified ‘74 Fender Precision. He also recorded the rest of the instrumentation. “For the other instruments I used the Elektrik Piano from Native Instruments and the Jazz EZX drums collection from Toontrack, all within Steinberg Cubase 4 platform.” “I hope you enjoy it,” he wrote. “Beatles Forever.”

Former AC/DC Bassist Mark Evans Autobiography Coming Soon
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Former AC/DC Bassist Mark Evans Autobiography Coming Soon

Former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans has written an autobiography including stories about his days in the band. Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside of AC/DC, set for an October release, will be the first book written by an insider about the band’s classic years with singer Bon Scott. Evans uses the opportunity to recount stories of the people around him at...

Old School: 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 FG
Old School

Old School: 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 FG

This week, Tom Harper shares the story behind his 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 FG, a bass he bought new in 1967, and one he describes as “a little worn, but still sweet!” The Rickenbacker 4005 was introduced in 1965, and featured a new-style, 360 body in a hollow-body bass. “FG” stands for “Fireglo”, a sunburst finish with a dark red color...

Seasick Steve with John Paul Jones: Write Me a Few of Your Lines
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Seasick Steve with John Paul Jones: Write Me a Few of Your Lines

Here’s a great clip of the eclectic Seasick Steve from the iTunes Festival earlier this month. The three-stringed wonder is joined Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, Jack White, and Allison Mosshart for an awesome and raw rendition of the tune “Write Me a Few of Your Lines.” Check out JPJ’s bass lines, reminiscent of some the old Led Zeppelin...

Bootsy Collins: Legendary Licks
Sheet Music & Instruction

Bootsy Collins: Legendary Licks

If you’re looking to brush up on your Bootsy Collins licks, Hal Leonard has just made life a little easier. Bootsy Collins Legendary Licks is a new sheet music book covering twelve classic Bootsy tunes in standard notation and tab. The note-for-note transcriptions cover all the licks, fills and solos by the legendary funkster, along with a recorded demonstrations to...

Thin Lizzy Reissues Bad Reputation, Black Rose and Chinatown
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Thin Lizzy Reissues Bad Reputation, Black Rose and Chinatown

Universal Music has continued to reissue Thin Lizzy’s catalog with the release of deluxe editions of 1977’s Bad Reputation, 1979’s Black Rose and 1980’s Chinatown. The new packages, which account for the band’s 8th, 9th and 10th studio albums, include digitally remastered versions of the original music as well as bonus discs with rare tracks and interviews. Extensive sleeve notes...

Health & Fitness for The Working Bassist – Part 3: Warm Up & Exercise Tips
Health & Fitness for The Working Bassist

Health & Fitness for The Working Bassist – Part 3: Warm Up & Exercise Tips

Bass Playing as a Sport Approaching the bass in the same manner athletes approach their chosen field of endeavor will pay dividends in stamina, injury reduction, and improved playing. Just as an athlete trains for an event in which they have to perform at their best, bassists practice, rehearse, and gig for hours at a time, frequently paying little or...

Imelda May: Johnny’s Got A Boom Boom
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Imelda May: Johnny’s Got A Boom Boom

Mike Reilly shares this video with some rockin’ bass by Al Gare. Mike said, “Saw this video from my favorite group and the bass line is amazing, thought you guys might like it.” A song about the bass? We love it. Thanks, Mike.

Eric Clapton Bass Play-Along
Sheet Music & Instruction

Eric Clapton Bass Play-Along

Hal Leonard’s latest addition to their Bass Play-Along series features the music of Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton – Bass Play-Along Volume 29 includes eight Clapton tunes, mostly from his solo albums and one by Derek and the Dominos. The Bass Play-Along series contains standard notation and tab, as well as the melody and lyrics for each song. An accompanying audio...