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David Burges’ podcast for bass players is back, after a three month break.

Basscast topics focus on bass-related news, featured albums and retrospectives on great albums of the past.

No Treble just got a big upgrade. Paul Shelton has joined us as a contributor, and his posts are sure to bring new life to this little site of ours.

We might even see a post or two from Paul about cellos and cellists. That’s cool with us, since apparently there’s little difference according to this exchange in The School of Rock:

Dewey Finn: Katie, what was that thing you were playing today, the big thing?

Katie: Cello.

Dewey Finn: Ok. This is a bass guitar. And it’s the exact same thing but instead of playing it like this you tip it on the side… cello, you got a bass.

Ignacio at IG blog has deemed this week Bass Player Appreciation Week.

Big surprise, we’re all for it. Stop by and comment on your favorite(s).

Ethan Iverson has posted a terrific interview with bass legend Ron Carter. Carter has an an upcoming Carnegie Hall concert, in celebration of his 70th birthday.

A new bass player poll has just launched. Vote for your favorite, and if your favorite isn’t on the list, you can add to it.

Cliff Engel’s Institute of Bass has a lot in store this month, including an exclusive interview with Bass Central’s Beaver Felton, an advanced slap bass lesson by Ray Riendeau, some great new bass tips of the week, and the monthly contest giveaway.