Weekly Top 10: New Bass Gear, Clarke and Wooten Tour News, and Country Bass Lessons
Welcome back to your weekly round-up of all things bass. The last seven days on No Treble were heavy in the gear department, with our Bass of the Week topping the list. The Sirena Cometa draws inspiration from vintage hollow-body basses by Kay and Harmony, but luthier Jeremy Kirsch has added all the modern amenities to make it play like a dream. Next, Abasi Concepts revealed the 2025 edition of their Larada 5 bass. The headless five-string got five new colorways (Clarion Blue, Chartreuse, Sage, Mint, and Black) as well as roasted maple necks and fingerboards. La Bella unveiled the Stang Series of bass strings, designed for vintage Fender Mustangs. The lineup features five of their tried-and-true string styles in a format that suits the retro through-body bridge style.
The rest of the list includes killer grooves from Sean Hurley and Michael Pipoquinha, tour news from Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten, and a masterclass on country bass lines from Ryan Madora. Grab your coffee and catch up on the best of bass on No Treble.
1. Sirena’s Cometa Bass Melds Vintage Hollowbody Vibe with Handcrafted Modern Design
2. Abasi Concepts Unveils 2025 Larada 5 Bass With New Finishes and Upgrades
3. New from La Bella: Stang Bass Strings Offer Five Sets for Vintage Mustang Basses
4. Watch: Sean Hurley and Vinnie Colaiuta Back Lari Basilio in “Seasons” Performance
5. Stanley Clarke’s 4Ever Band Embarks on 2025 Tour Spanning the U.S. and Europe
6. Mastering Country Bass Lines: Roots, Fifths, and Chord Function Explained
7. Michael Pipoquinha Showcases His Voice and Bass Work on ‘Lugar Comum’ Live
8. Nirvana, Weather Report, and Fleetwood Mac Basses Surface in Stunning New Auction
9. Victor Wooten Returns With Béla Fleck and the Flecktones for West Coast Tour
10. New Whamola Drop Announced for Memorial Day Weekend: Here’s What’s New
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
