Geddy Lee Gives Bass to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In advance of Rush’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month, Geddy Lee has given one of his basses to the Hall. Photo by the Cleveland Plain Dealer The instrument – Lee’s Fender bass used in the recording of “Tom Sawyer” from the 1981 album Moving Pictures – was installed on Wednesday at the Hall’s...
Weekly Top Ten: The Best in Bass for the Week of March 31
We featured some really popular videos and how to’s last week, which combined to make up half of the weekly top ten list. There’s even a top ten list inside this list – with the most popular gear stories of the month. Top ten inside of top ten equals and extra dose of bass awesomeness for this week’s popular No...
Bonnaroo 2012 Superjam with Questlove, D’Angelo, Pino Palladino and More
During the 2012 Bonnaroo festival, the Superjam was set up by The Roots drummer Questlove. Questlove recruited Pino Palladino to play bass, setting the stage for some real magic. Questlove said Pino is “one of the greatest bass players I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He is the second coming of James Jamerson…” Pino added that with bass and...
In Memoriam: Neil Smith
Bassist Neil Smith, a one-time member of AC/DC and Rose Tattoo passed away early this morning, according to a message posted on his Facebook page. The bassist had been battling cancer. “Neil Smith passed away in the early hours of the morning, Sunday the 7th of April 2013. He was sleeping peacefully and surrounded by family. “Neil is now in...
Jürgen Attig: Journey To Jaco
Bassist Jürgen Attig released Aventureiro in 2012, in tribute to Jaco Pastorius. As you’ll quickly find out when you watch this video, Jürgen’s Jaco-like tone and approach is nothing short of remarkable. Thanks to Benjamin Nestler who shared this video with us.
In Memoriam: Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey, the bassist for The Angels, has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with throat cancer. The Angels guitarist John Brewster posted the news on the band’s Facebook page. “It is a very sad day for us,” Brewster said. “We have lost a great friend in Chris Bailey and a great friend to a lot...
Track by Track: Zander Zon Talks “Saturn Return”
If you’ve been reading No Treble for a while now, or simply spend time on Youtube like we do finding the great bass players there, you’ve no doubt run across the music of Zander Zon. Zander is a remarkable solo bassist, incorporating piccolo strings, alternate tunings and effects with unique compositions and arrangements. And while his technical ability is undeniable,...
Niacin Releases “Krush”
After a seven year hiatus, Niacin has returned with an all new album. Krush, the sixth album by the trio of Billy Sheehan, Dennis Chambers and John Novello, offering up 14 tracks of the group’s trademark neo-fusion style. That blend starts with the diverse jazz and rock roots of Niacin’s members, combined with Novello’s Hammond B3. As we mentioned back...
Reader Spotlight: Cassie Mann
Meet bassist Cassie Mann who like many here, started on guitar before finding out bass is where it’s at. Cassie is a young bassist on the right track, and we’re thrilled to share her story for this week’s reader spotlight feature. Bio: I’m an 16 year old bass player in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia! I perform in numerous group from...
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in March
Time for your monthly dose of bass gear goodness, with our usual disclaimer: may cause G.A.S. These are the top ten most read, commented and shared bass gear stories on No Treble last month. 1. Blast Cult Enters the Electric Bass Market with the Thirty 2 Bass Blast Cult announced a new electric bass model late last year, but the...
Victor Wooten: 2013 NAMM Performance
The NAMM Show is one of the highlights of our year… like a family reunion of sorts. But it is massive, and so we often miss many of the great performances that take place on the show’s floor. (Hey, we’re not lying when we say we’re working… at least not completely.) Thankfully, there’s video to show us what we missed....
Weekly Top Ten: The Best in Bass for the Week of March 24
Nothing but bass right here, as usual. But there’s nothing usual about our top ten most viewed, most shared and most commented on stories, how to’s and videos for the week of March 24-30, 2013. 1. Vulfpeck: Joe Dart’s Isolated Bass Track on “Beastly” Jack Stratton sent me this video, which made my day. We’re all huge Joe Dart and...