The 10 Biggest Bass Stories This Week: A Stunning Fretless Cover, A Game-Changing New Bass, and More
This week, readers also enjoyed the news of Neil Young’s Chrome Hearts tour, a beautiful fretless cover by Alamo Bass, our podcast episode with Amy Tung Barrysmith, and more.
Scroll down to see this week’s top 10 articles on No Treble.
1. Neil Young’s Chrome Hearts Announces Tour – And He’s Got a Heavy-Hitting Bassist On Board
Neil Young's new band, The Chrome Hearts, is hitting the road with bassist Corey McCormick, known for playing with Willie Nelson, Chris Cornell, and more.
2. No Treble Readers’ Favorite Bass Gear of February 2025
Which bass gear stories stood out in February? No Treble readers decided! Here are the 10 most-read releases, from NAMM highlights to new must-see gear.
3. Nik Huber & Michael League Collaborate on a Semi-Hollow Bass with a Twist
Michael League and Nik Huber join forces to create a signature semi-hollow bass with a stunning swamp ash design and a custom Curtis Novak pickup.
4. Fodera’s Monarch Power P Bass Gets a “Shocking” New Look in the Standard Series
Fodera unveils the Monarch Power P-Bass, featuring a "shocking" wood treatment for a bold, one-of-a-kind look in their Standard Series lineup.
5. Bassist Builds His Own Fretless Masterpiece and Makes It Sing on Peter Muller’s “Analogue Moon”
Alamo Bass performs Peter Muller's "Analogue Moon" on a fretless bass he built himself, delivering a stunning, expressive take on the tune.
6. Bass of the Week: The UFO Bass? Tristan Devaucoup’s 6EQUJ5 Redefines What a Bass Can Be
Tristan Devaucoup's 6EQUJ5 bass defies convention with its one-piece maple body, modular pickup system, and ultra-lightweight design. See what makes it unique.
7. The Year of the Cobra Sound: Amy Tung Barrysmith on Her “Rig of Doom” and More | Groove Podcast Ep. 123
Amy Tung Barrysmith shares how she crafts the massive Year of the Cobra sound, the secrets behind her "Rig of Doom," and more in this deep-dive podcast.
8. EarthQuaker Just Revived LCD Soundsystem’s Prized Fuzz Pedal
EarthQuaker Devices revives LCD Soundsystem’s prized bass fuzz pedal, capturing its signature grit and tone in a durable, all-analog design.
9. Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii Just Got a 4K Upgrade – Plus a New Album Reissue
Pink Floyd's "Live at Pompeii" has been remastered in 4K and returns to theaters this April, with an expanded album reissue arriving on May 2.
10. Chris Beattie Speaks Out on Hatebreed Split: “The Decision Was Not Mine”
Chris Beattie addresses his sudden Hatebreed exit, revealing it wasn’t his decision. The longtime bassist hints at controversy behind the split.
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