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Bass of the Week: Bilodeau Basses #010
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Bilodeau Basses #010

Bass #010 is a landmark instrument for Bilodeau Basses. Completed in 2011, the intricately designed bass was the culmination of years of work and the last before luthier Mathieu Bilodeau took a break from building to focus on his family. “I managed to complete his instrument in fall 2011 which represent the last bass before my break,” Bilodeau explains. “A...

Seven Planes of the Bow Arm
The Lowdown with Dr. D

Seven Planes of the Bow Arm

If we are aiming for a consistent sound, the shape of our bow arm should be the same no matter which string, or combination of strings, we are playing on. To do this, we must raise or lower our arm, depending upon which string, or combination of strings, we are playing on. For example, while the shape of our bowing...

Hiatus Kaiyote: Nakamarra
Bass Videos

Hiatus Kaiyote: Nakamarra

A friend of mine recently turned me on to Hiatus Kaiyote, and I’m glad she did. The Australian neo-soul quartet has a buttery sound that’s fronted by singer/guitarist Nai Palm and supported by the fresh grooves of bassist Paul Bender. Here’s a great clip of the band playing through their song “Nakamarra” live on WNYC’s Soundcheck. I’ve played it a...

Weekly Top 10: Funky Fingerstyle Bass Groove, Top Bass Videos, Solving the Bass Hum Problem, New Gear and More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Funky Fingerstyle Bass Groove, Top Bass Videos, Solving the Bass Hum Problem, New Gear and More

Another Sunday is here, but don’t despair – that means another Top 10 list is here, celebrating the best from the world of bass for the past week. Thanks as always for reading, commenting and sharing. 1. Inside Geddy Lee’s Bass Guitar Collection Geddy Lee may be known for his association with two types of basses, but this clip from...

EWS Introduces the Tri-Logic Bass Preamp III and Bass Mid Control 2
Pedals & Effects

EWS Introduces the Tri-Logic Bass Preamp III and Bass Mid Control 2

EWS has introduced two new bass pedals with the Tri-Logic Bass Preamp III and the Bass Mid Control 2. Both pedals are upgrades to the company’s existing models with new features and benefits. The Tri-Logic Bass Preamp III has a 3-band EQ with adjustable frequency centers for Bass, Mid and Treble. While the sweepable mid-frequency was retained, the new pedal...

Elton John with Dee Murray: Razor Face
Bass Videos

Elton John with Dee Murray: Razor Face

Lately, I’ve been wearing out my copy of Elton John’s 11-17-70 on vinyl. The sole reason: the bass lines of Dee Murray on that incredible live album. While this video is almost one year later and from a different venue (BBC Studios), the lineup is the same – with John, Murray and drummer Nigel Olsson. This is “Razor Face”.

Replacements’ Albums Compiled Into Single Box Set
New Albums

Replacements’ Albums Compiled Into Single Box Set

Feel like getting your hands on every album The Replacements made, plus an EP, all at once? It’s possible with Rhino Records’ release of an eight-CD set from the cult rockers, who feature Tommy Stinson on bass. The box set includes the 2008 remastered versions of the band’s seven studio albums, alongside the EP. The albums featured include: Sorry Ma,...

Ana Karina Sebastião and Lari Basilio: Groove Delas
Bass Videos

Ana Karina Sebastião and Lari Basilio: Groove Delas

Mitch sent us this great clip of Ana Karina Sebastião locking in with guitarist Lari Basilio on the bassist’s original song, “Groove Delas.” This one has it all: great vibe, great groove, and great bass.

New Book Delves Into Ron Carter’s Work
News

New Book Delves Into Ron Carter’s Work

Finnish author Mikko Nurmi explores the recorded work of jazz bassist Ron Carter in his new book, The Art of Ron Carter. The 152-page book features not only 130 musical examples and six full-length transcriptions, but also a general overview of the career of Carter, who is believed to be the most recorded bassist in jazz. Carter has worked with...

The Lightbulb Moment: You Make It Look Easy
The Lightbulb Moment

The Lightbulb Moment: You Make It Look Easy

“Are you ready for bed?” “Yes, mom.” “Did you pick out a book to read?” “Yes!” “Did you brush your teeth?” “Ye-es” (with a slightly sarcastic tone). Twenty-odd years later and I’m still brushing my teeth, as I’m likely to do for another twenty years, and hopefully another twenty after that. Needless to say, I’m well practiced in the art...

Motörhead: Ace Of Spades, Live
Bass Videos

Motörhead: Ace Of Spades, Live

We’re rocking it out today with a clip of the quintessential Motörhead song, “Ace of Spades,” from a 2004 performance in Dusseldorf, Germany. The one and only Lemmy Kilmister leads the charge by ripping into the main riff with his unmistakable tone. Get ready to bang your head.

All-Star Concert to Celebrate Jack Bruce’s Music Set for Fall
News

All-Star Concert to Celebrate Jack Bruce’s Music Set for Fall

Almost a year to the day after Jack Bruce’s death, musicians will gather at London’s Roundhouse to celebrate the music of the late, great bassist best known for his work with Cream. Bruce’s influence as a rock bassist and songwriter can’t be overestimated. He wrote Cream songs like “White Room,” and former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters once stated in...