Buzz Index
Gear Watch: Guardian Vintage Hardshell Case
Guardian has introduced their new Vintage Hardshell line, available for basses as well as guitars. The case is made with a 7-ply, cross-grained wood construction, covered with black tolex with a leather handle for comfort. The interior features emerald crushed velvet interior with multiple thicknesses of padding for safety and fit.
Slap Bass 101 – Part 5: Funk/Rock Scale Basics
Today, we continue the Slap Bass 101 series, adding the basic “funk/rock scale” – the minor pentatonic, with trills, to what we’ve learned so far.
Richard Bona: Dina Lam
In today’s featured video, Richard Bona performs his tune “Dina Lam”, from the 2003 album Munia: The Tale.
White Zombie’s Sean Yseult Announces Book Release
Former White Zombie bassist Sean Yseult has announced that her new book, I’m In the Band: Backstage Notes from the Chick in White Zombie, will be hitting stores on November 1st.
Gear Watch: Aguilar AG 5J-60 Pickup Set
Aguilar Amplification has unveiled their newest pickup set: the AG 5J-60. The pickups are made to bring the tone of a 60’s era Fender Jazz to modern 5-string basses using all period correct components, including Heavy Formvar wire and Anico V magnets.
Ask Damian Erskine: Uneven Playing?
Q: Whenever I play, I tend to speed up, and my play is kind of choppy and uneven. Do you have any tips to help my playing become more consistent?
Voodoo Power: Hendrix/Miller Solo Bass Mashup
While this isn’t the highest quality video out there, we couldn’t pass up the chance to feature it.
Paul McCartney to Appear on Upcoming Fran Healy Solo Album
Though he may not be working with MGMT just yet, Sir Paul McCartney has lent his bass work to Travis frontman Fran Healy’s first solo release, Wreckorder.
Player Spotlight: Ryan Madora
Meet Ryan Madora, a bassist from Philadelphia, PA and our player in the spotlight for August 31, 2010.
Gear Review: Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser
The EP2 Envelope Phaser is a rework of the Pigtronix’s flagship EP1, which they released six years ago. Though similar in concept, the new model really expands on its sonic capabilities and controls. The pedal, which features true bypass, is a phase shifter that is controlled by an Envelope (EF) or a LFO, giving you either that funky filter based quack or a continuous swirling Univibe sound.
