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Stuart Hamm’s “Hold Fast” Now Available For Download
New Albums

Stuart Hamm’s “Hold Fast” Now Available For Download

Stu Hamm has returned with a new solo album, Hold Fast, which is his most prog-leaning effort to date. The bass icon says that the music came in its own time.

Stu Hamm Talks “Hold Fast”
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Stu Hamm Talks “Hold Fast”

Stu Hamm was a recent guest on Ultimate Guitar’s “On The Record.” The bass legend discussed his upcoming album, Hold Fast, and shared stories about his career and work.

Stu Hamm Announces New Album, “Hold Fast”
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Stu Hamm Announces New Album, “Hold Fast”

Stu Hamm has announced a new solo album and he’s asking for fans to help make it happen. “Hold Fast” is set to be the most prog-rock material the bassist has ever written or released, he says.

Stu Hamm Launches Online Bass Course With ArtistWorks
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Stu Hamm Launches Online Bass Course With ArtistWorks

Stu Hamm has just launched a new video course with ArtistiWorks. The bassist, known for his solo playing as well as credits with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, teaches a wide range of lessons with basic, intermediate, and advanced sections.

Bassline Publishing Releases “Stuart Hamm Bass Transcriptions – The Early Years”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Bassline Publishing Releases “Stuart Hamm Bass Transcriptions – The Early Years”

Stuart Hamm has been creating jaw-dropping music for decades, and now Bassline Publishing is helping you to learn his back catalog. “Stuart Hamm Bass Transcriptions – The Early Years” features detailed transcriptions from Stu’s first three albums.

Skolhamm Asylum Announce East Coast Tour
Concerts & Tours

Skolhamm Asylum Announce East Coast Tour

Stu Hamm and Alex Skolnick are teaming up again for a tour with their project called Skolhamm Asylum. Joined by drummer Joel Taylor, the group will be on tour this month.

Stu Hamm Band: The Book Of Lies, Live
Bass Videos

Stu Hamm Band: The Book Of Lies, Live

Prior to the release of his latest release, The Book of Lies, Stu Hamm previewed the album during a performance at the Baked Potato. Here’s an awesome clip of the title track with Hamm laying it down like only he can. The bassist’s trio includes guitarist Carl Verheyen and drummer John Mader.

Warwick Introduces Stu Hamm Signature Bass
Basses

Warwick Introduces Stu Hamm Signature Bass

Warwick introduced a new signature bass for Stuart Hamm during the NAMM Show this year. The new model is based on the company’s Streamer with extended contouring and a deeper cutaway for improved access to the higher register. The Stu Hamm Signature bass is built with an alder body and five-piece birdseye maple and rosewood neck. Its neck has illuminated...

Stu Hamm: Star Spangled Banner Solo Bass Performance
Bass Videos

Stu Hamm: Star Spangled Banner Solo Bass Performance

We’re celebrating Independence Day the No Treble way today. And there’s nothing better than this solo bass performance by Stu Hamm. Have a safe and happy Fourth everyone!

Marcelo Yakko & Stuart Hamm: Arpegius Love
Bass Videos

Marcelo Yakko & Stuart Hamm: Arpegius Love

Bassist Marcelo Yakko sent us this wonderful tune he wrote and recorded on his album, Pulse. As a bonus, the great Stuart Hamm plays on the track as well, including taking a solo. Marcelo indicates through the video which bassist is taking the lead. Such a great tune, with double the bass goodness. Check out more from Marcelo on his...

Bass Transcription: Stu Hamm’s “Going to California”
Transcriptions

Bass Transcription: Stu Hamm’s “Going to California”

This month’s transcription is Stu Hamm’s live performance of the Led Zeppelin classic “Going to California”, which can be heard (and seen) here: You’ll need to detune your E-string to D in order to play this piece. This performance of the song opens with a chord consisting of an open low D-string and A and D harmonics played at the...

Stu Hamm: Live Bass Solo at the Montreux Jazz Festival (1988)
Bass Videos

Stu Hamm: Live Bass Solo at the Montreux Jazz Festival (1988)

I sometimes forget how long bassist Stu Hamm has wowing audiences. This is a good reminder: Stu taking a solo during the Montreux Jazz Festival with Joe Satriani, on July 15th, 1988. Fans of Stu will recognize many of his now classic solo pieces here. Stuuuuuuuuuuu!