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Bass of the Week: Lambdin Guitars 35″ Scale Four-String
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Lambdin Guitars 35″ Scale Four-String

This week we’re checking out a 35″ Scale Four-String model by luthier Ben Lambdin of Lambdin Guitars. The California-based builder opened shop recently, but he’s no new-comer to the industry. “After nearly a decade of working for and learning from some of the most respected guitar manufacturers in the world, such as the Santa Cruz Guitar Co, Zon Guitars, and...

Miles Mosley, Featuring Justin Sky: High School
Bass Videos

Miles Mosley, Featuring Justin Sky: High School

Miles Mosley can rip it up on the upright bass, but his latest release, “High School,” isn’t about that. “Ever meet someone that makes you feel nervous and giddy like you’re back in High School again?,” the bassist asks. “Here’s live footage of a song I co-wrote about that very thing, featuring the West Coast Get Down and Justin Sky....

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Releases Latest as Bassist and Poet
New Albums

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Releases Latest as Bassist and Poet

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his years playing “Theo” on “The Cosby Show,” is also a Grammy-winning musician, whose latest album with his group Miles Long, Selfless, features his spoken word poetry as well as his bass work. “I’ve been really fortunate to create my own niche,” Warner said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I figure if it’s therapeutic...

Weekly Top 10: Funky Fretless Groove, Crackin’ the Slonimsky Code, New Bass Gear, Top Videos and More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Funky Fretless Groove, Crackin’ the Slonimsky Code, New Bass Gear, Top Videos and More

We had a lot of fun putting together the stories and videos this week, and No Treble readers seemed to agree. Visits were way up, as were comments and shares. So thanks for that, and enjoy this week’s top 10 reader favorites. 1. Remco Hendrix: Funky Fretless Bass Grooves with Double Stops Remco Hendrix has lots of raw talent with...

AC Guitars Introduces Salace E Type Bass
Basses

AC Guitars Introduces Salace E Type Bass

AC Guitars has introduced a new modded version of their Salace bass called the AC Guitars Salace E Type. Made in collaboration with bassist Ewan Beck, the single cut design is available with a variety of options but is built with several goals in mind. “The design goals with this particular bass where for an instrument that was equally comfortable...

The Allman Brothers: The Sky Is Crying
Bass Videos

The Allman Brothers: The Sky Is Crying

This one is super sweet… The Allman Brothers, with Oteil Burbridge laying down the low end on Elmore James’ “The Sky Is Crying”. The performance took place on December 3rd, 2011 at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, MA. Oh yeah.

Victor Bailey Battling Muscular Dystrophy
News

Victor Bailey Battling Muscular Dystrophy

Today we’re asking for your positive energy. Bass legend Victor Bailey has announced that his battle with muscular dystrophy has worsened. While the disease had affected his legs the worst, it has now spread to his upper body. “To everyone who has been wondering why you haven’t seen or heard from me it’s time for me to let you know...