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Brad Russell: Cult of Personality
Bass Videos

Brad Russell: Cult of Personality

Here’s something you wouldn’t expect: a cover of Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality” on bass, drums and 7-string electric violin. The entire arrangement was put together by bassist Brad Russell, who absolutely tears the song up with a gnarly distortion and blazing licks. He then trades solos with violinist Earl Maneein while Jason Furman holds the beat on drums.

La Bella Introduces Copper White Nylon Tape Wound Strings
Accessories & Strings

La Bella Introduces Copper White Nylon Tape Wound Strings

La Bella has once again expanded their Nylon Tape Wound line of strings with the Copper White Nylon Tape Wound sets. As opposed to their classic White Nylon Tape Wounds, the new set is made with a transparent nylon wrapped over copper underlays. La Bella says the combination creates a warmer, more supple tone. The strings are available in 4-,...

Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for the Week of February 23rd
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for the Week of February 23rd

Isn’t it great that when a week ends, we can look at all this great stuff from the world of bass? Here are the most watched videos and most read stories on No Treble for the week of February 23 – March 1, 2014. Thanks for reading, watching, commenting and sharing. 1. Victor Wooten, Regi Wooten & Steve Smith: Studio...

ESP Unveils Stream Bass Series
Basses

ESP Unveils Stream Bass Series

ESP debuted a lot at NAMM this year, including their brand new bass design: The Stream. The new bass, which is available in their ESP Original, E-II, and LTD brands, is a bolt-on single cut bass with a 34″ scale. ESP Original Stream Bass The ESP Original Series Stream bass is handbuilt in Japan alongside the company’s custom shop instruments....

Evan Marien: I Can’t Complain
Bass Videos

Evan Marien: I Can’t Complain

Evan Marien is releasing his new album, We Are All You on March 18th. In advance of the release, he’s shared the video for the album’s first track, “I Can’t Complain”. The album is currently available for pre-order on Bandcamp.

Mike Gordon Releases Fourth Solo Album, “Overstep”
New Albums

Mike Gordon Releases Fourth Solo Album, “Overstep”

Phish bassist Mike Gordon has released his fourth solo album, . It’s the first of his solo albums to feature an outside producer, Paul Q. Kolderie. Gordon’s collaborator on the record, guitarist Scott Murawski says hiring Kolderie (who has worked with Radiohead and The Pixies) was the right idea. “The payoffs are all over the place.” The album promises plenty...

Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in February
Gear Roundup

Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in February

News from the 2014 Winter NAMM Show continued throughout February (and I think we still have more coming). And that always makes for an exciting time in the world of bass. Here are the top 10 most popular gear stories on No Treble in February, based on readership. Thanks as always for reading, commenting and sharing! 1. Rickenbacker 4003W Bass...

Meshell Ndegeocello: “Loyalty” Live
Bass Videos

Meshell Ndegeocello: “Loyalty” Live

Our friend Cory OBrien sent this video of Meshell Ndegeocello performing her tune “Loyalty” live on the Chris Rock Show. Cory said the tune “exemplifies the impact of tone + feel and and the power [of] defining the pocket.” I couldn’t say it any better than that. Enjoy.

Rock Candy Funk Party Releases Live DVD/CD
New Albums

Rock Candy Funk Party Releases Live DVD/CD

If you miss 1970s/80s style jazz-funk, the groove-laden supergroup Rock Candy Funk Party has got something for you — the DVD/CD package . The group includes Mike Merritt, who has been the bassist in Conan O’Brien’s late-night shows since 1993. The other players are album producer Tal Bergman (drums), Joe Bonamassa (guitar), Ron DeJesus (guitar), Renato Neto (keys), and Daniel...