Top 10: Bass Players, Gear, and Stories That Ruled This Week (Dec 28 – Jan 3)

We wrapped up 2024 this week and kicked off 2025 with a bang. Bassists around the world turned to No Treble to check out the articles that resonated most — especially the ones in this week’s top 10 reader-favorite list.

For those who love a good countdown, this week’s edition has even more in store, featuring highlights from our “Best of 2024” roundup alongside stories that struck a chord with the bass community.

Dive in to see what resonated most with bass players for the week of December 28th to January 3rd.

1. Bass of the Week: Meet the Anachronist, 13 Ghosts’ Handmade Marvel from Germany

Thorsten Behrens of 13 Ghosts shared his latest build with us, and it looks like a beast. The Anachronist is our Bass of the Week.

2. Top 10 New Basses of 2024: The Stories Bassists Loved Most

As we close out 2024, we’re wrapping up our “Best of” series with one of the most exciting categories: new basses.

3. Best Bass Pedals & Effects of 2024: 10 Reader Favorites That Shaped the Year in Tone

This year, we’ve explored an incredible range of pedals and effects, from tone-shaping classics to boundary-pushing innovations. Here are the 10 articles that resonated most with the bass community in 2024, earning their place as your favorites.

4. The 10 Must-See Bass Videos That Captivated the Bass World in 2024

From awe-inspiring solos to unforgettable performances, here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass videos of 2024.

5. Charles Berthoud on Les Claypool’s Weirdest, Wildest, and Hardest Bass Lines

In today’s daily bass video, Charles Berthoud dives into the wonderfully weird world of Les Claypool, the bassist and frontman of Primus (and more).

6. Mo Foster’s Legacy: The Documentary That Honors a Bass Legend’s Life, Now Streaming

After premiering in October, a new documentary on session legend Mo Foster is available to the public. “Four Strings Good” features a live concert celebrating the life and music of Foster, who died in 2023.

7. The Limited Edition TARS DLX: A Look Inside Collision Devices’ Latest Pedal

Collision Devices has expanded its arsenal with the TARS DLX, a dual fuzz with two analog filters. Inspired by the MS-20, the pedal builds upon their TARS by updating the sounds.

8. Groove – Episode #121: Michael Manring on Redefining the Bass and Lessons from Jaco Pastorius

Michael Manring joins Groove for Episode #121 to share his journey as a bass pioneer. From learning with Jaco Pastorius to redefining the instrument’s potential, this podcast dives into his innovations and stories.

9. Rediscover King Crimson’s Magic: “Matte Kudasai” Live at the Warfield (1995)

King Crimson's "Discipline" was on my turntable frequently in the 80s. I always loved "Matte Kudasai," so it was cool to share this video Bill Bruford just shared of the band performing it live in 1995.

10. Best of 2024: 10 Bass Player Interviews That Captivated Readers

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the 10 most popular bassist interviews and podcasts of 2024 — the ones that resonated most with you.