Skip to main content

Archive for June 2014 - Page 3

Federico Malaman: Solo Bass Arrangement of Sting’s “Seven Days”
Bass Videos

Federico Malaman: Solo Bass Arrangement of Sting’s “Seven Days”

Here’s a bassist who never fails to impress me. Federico Malaman sent in this video of his solo bass version of Sting’s “Seven Days.” After playing a tasty arrangement of the melody, Malaman sets up a loop and lets loose with some soulful soloing.

The Band’s 1976 Carter Barron Amphitheater Concert Released
New Albums

The Band’s 1976 Carter Barron Amphitheater Concert Released

If your only exposure to a live performance by The Band is the amazing concert film The Last Waltz, you might want to check out , which captures the original group in its final year, but in a much different kind of venue. The Band: Carter Barron Amphitheater, Washington, D.C. July 17, 1976, reveals a group playing before a crowd...

New Documentary Sets Out to Find James Jamerson’s Stolen “Funk Machine” Bass
News

New Documentary Sets Out to Find James Jamerson’s Stolen “Funk Machine” Bass

As bass players, nearly every one of us knows the magnitude of James Jamerson’s legacy. His impeccable groove and round tone was the key to most of the hits from the ‘60s including Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going on?,” “My Girl” by the Temptations, and “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and the Pips. All of those songs...

Lee Ritenour with Anthony Jackson: P.A.L.S.
Bass Videos

Lee Ritenour with Anthony Jackson: P.A.L.S.

Today is the birthday of one of the long-time bass greats, Anthony Jackson. With a catalog as large as his, it is hard to pick a video to share. But this one is just so remarkable. This is Lee Ritenour’s band performing “P.A.L.S.” In addition to Ritenour and Jackson, the band includes Harvey Mason on drums, Alex Acuña on percussion...

Hal Leonard Releases Updated and Expanded “Bass Handbook”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Hal Leonard Releases Updated and Expanded “Bass Handbook”

Originally published in 2006, Adrian Ashton’s has been updated and expanded in a new edition published by Hal Leonard. Featuring a forward by John Paul Jones, the 272-page book presents not only a history of the electric bass and information on how to buy a bass and all associated equipment, but also all the basics of reading music (tab and...

Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for the Week of June 15th
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for the Week of June 15th

Bassist birthdays, new bass gear, awesome bass videos, and some great bass-focused columns = another great week in the land of the low end. Here are the 10 most popular stories, columns and videos on No Treble for the week of June 15-21, 2014. Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing. 1. Fender Introduces American Standard Jaguar Bass Fender is adding...

Meshell Ndegeocello Announces U.S. and European Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Meshell Ndegeocello Announces U.S. and European Tour Dates

Meshell Ndegeocello has announced a handful of U.S. tour dates in addition to her global trek in support of her latest release, Comet, Come to Me. The state-side tour begins September 16th at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland before heading west and eventually hitting a handful of cities on the West Coast. Ndegeocello’s European dates begin on October 30th...

Trip Wamsley: Redneck Monolith
Bass Videos

Trip Wamsley: Redneck Monolith

This song is about as crazy as you might expect from its title. Trip Wamsley dishes up some ear-bending music in this solo bass piece called “Redneck Monolith,” which he recently recorded as part of Gallien-Krueger’s series of artist videos. While the bassist plays music that many of us could only dream of accomplishing, he stays humble in the approach...

Levy’s Leathers Introduces MG25 ’50s Style Bass Strap
Accessories & Strings

Levy’s Leathers Introduces MG25 ’50s Style Bass Strap

Levy’s Leathers has introduced a deluxe version of their 5/8″ wide 1950s rock-n-roll strap called the MG25. Designed for a retro look, it is comprised of a main strap made from veg-tan leather and a sliding padding section covered in soft black garment leather. The Levy’s Leathers MG25 is adjustable from 48″ to 55″ and is available only in a...

JamHub Shipping “Tracker MT16” Multitrack Recorder
Accessories & Strings

JamHub Shipping “Tracker MT16” Multitrack Recorder

JamHub has released the Tracker MT16, a portable multi-track recorder capable of capturing up to 16 channels of audio simultaneously. The tracks, which are recorded in 24-bit, 96kHz resolution, can be transferred to a computer via SD card or USB as well as be uploaded wirelessly to the cloud. The Tracker MT16 connects to the remote port of JamHub’s Studio...

David Pastorius: Tech N9ne “This Ring” Bass Remix
Bass Videos

David Pastorius: Tech N9ne “This Ring” Bass Remix

David Pastorius has been knocking everyone out with his bass remixes of Tech N9ne’s tunes. It started with “Questions” and followed up with “Worldwide Choppers”. Now David is back with a brand new video, featuring his amazing bass work on the Tech N9ne tune “This Ring”, from the album Anghellic.

Kaces Revamps University and Symphony Series Upright Bass Gig Bags
Accessories & Strings

Kaces Revamps University and Symphony Series Upright Bass Gig Bags

Kaces has redesigned their University and Symphony series upright bass gig bags with new aesthetics. Both series are available in 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 sizes. The University series bag features 12-millimeter high density foam padding and double stitched handles for support. It also has a bow pocket and accessory compartments. The Symphony series steps things up with 20-millimeter foam, a...