Weekly Top 10: July 13-19, 2024

This week’s top 10 reader favorite stories on No Treble include Jason Newsted’s Reverb Artist Shop, Elwood Francis sharing thoughts on playing with ZZ Top, Ryan Madora’s latest “Keep It Groovy” lesson, George Duke and Chaka Khan performing in 2009 (with Mike Manson on bass), Paul Thompon’s look at the work of Charlie Haden, and more.

Dive in on this week’s top 10:

1. Jason Newsted Announces Reverb Artist Shop With Rare Instruments For Sale

Reverb has teamed up with many artists to help them sell their gear, but their upcoming collaboration will be one of the most epic. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted will be selling off basses and guitars from throughout his career starting on July 24th.

2. Bass of the Week: Adal Guitars Black Beauty

When we last checked in with Adal Guitars, they shared their Lobella Series 5-string bass featuring some highly figured top wood. This time they shared the Black Beauty, a bass with a simpler yet timeless look.

3. ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis: “I’ll Never Be In The Band”

Dusty Hill picked Elwood Francis to take his position in ZZ Top. Francis recently shared his thoughts with Guitar World.

4. Blues Bass Lines: “She Caught The Katy” by Taj Mahal

This lesson adds a new song to your blues repertoire, but don’t worry, it’s not another 12-bar. “She Caught The Katy” by Taj Mahal is simply a great tune with a funky bass line. We’ll dig into the chord progression, work through the different sections of the song, and get you playing in no time.

5. Panda Audio Announces the Future Impact V4 Pedal

Panda Audio has once again refined the Future Impact with a fourth revision. The highly versatile pedal gives you synthesizer sounds as well as an octaver, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, envelope filter, wah-wah, tremolo, reverb, and more.

6. George Duke & Chaka Khan: Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2009

North Sea Jazz just dropped another fantastic concert from their archives: George Duke & Chaka Khan live in 2009, Jeflee Johnson on guitar, Mike Manson on bass, Ronald Bruner on drums, and Shannon Pearson on backing vocals.

7. Charlie Haden: The Most Unique Bassist in Jazz History

In this “From the Bottom” episode, Paul Thompson honors the late, great jazz bassist Charlie Haden on the 10th anniversary of his passing.

8. Geddy Lee’s Solo Album, “My Favourite Headache,” To Be Re-Released on Vinyl

Geddy Lee only had one solo album. “My Favourite Headache” was released in 2000 during the iconic prog-rock trio’s four-year hiatus following tragedies in drummer Neil Peart’s life. It was rereleased on vinyl in 2019 as a limited edition Record Store Day Exclusive, and now it’s being pressed again.

9. Big Thief Parts Ways With Max Oleartchik

Big Thief has announced that after nearly a decade in the group, founding bassist Max Oleartchik is no longer a member of the band. The news was shared in a Facebook post citing “interpersonal reasons,” although the change is made with love.

10. Medeski Martin & Wood Documentary Coming Soon

Over thirty years since their formation, Medeski Martin & Wood are still revered as some of the best and most creative improvisors on the planet. Now fans will get a little better understanding. The 2019 documentary “Not Not Jazz” will finally be available to the public.