Dingwall SP1, Aristides S/B5, Nathan East’s Funk Jam, and Trujillo on Tour: This Week in Bass

Had a busy week? We’ve got you covered with the most important bass stories from May 31st to June 6th.

Dingwall released the SP1 Bass as part of their Ready to Play series. Blending a timeless design with the company’s signature appointments, the bass has fanned frets, a Quad-Tone control, and four fetching finishes: Metallic Black, Vintageburst, Dark Candy Green, and Ducati Pearl White. Next up, fans were intrigued by our bass of the week, which is the S/B5 by Aristides Instruments. It has a unique construction with a one-piece body and neck over an Arium core. Click through to read more on that.

The most-watched video on No Treble was a “straight-up funk workout” called “Three Worlds.” Bass legend Nathan East led the groove with Erick Walls and John Paris for a jam that will break your neck. In a totally different feel, the next video was a live clip of Metallic from their M72 World Tour in Toronto. Robert Trujillo tore into the riffage on a custom metallic gold mirrored Warwick bass.

Read all about it and more in our weekly digest.

1. Dingwall SP1 Bass Arrives with Fanned-Frets, Quad-Tone Control, and Classic Style

The new Dingwall SP1 bass features a multi-scale neck, Quad-Tone control system, and dual pickups, offering tonal range with vintage styling.

2. Inside the Aristides S/B5: A One-Piece Bass Built with Arium and Designed for Clarity

The Aristides S/B5 features a one-piece design, Arium core, and extended scale length for improved clarity and precision in the low register.

3. ‘Three Worlds’: Nathan East Leads the Funk with His Signature Yamaha and Laney Rig

Nathan East anchors a live funk session with his signature Yamaha bass and Laney amp, joined by Erick Walls and John Paris for the jam titled “Three Worlds.”

4. Robert Trujillo’s Metallic Gold Warwick Delivers the Low-End Firepower on “Battery” in Toronto – April 26, 2025

Robert Trujillo brings the low-end firepower to Metallica’s Toronto show with a crushing performance of “Battery” on his metallic gold Warwick.

5. Earthquaker Devices Debuts Splitter and Mixer Pedals for Flexible Signal Routing

Earthquaker Devices has released two utility pedals—the One to Four Splitter and Four to One Mixer—designed to expand routing and signal control options.

6. Ryan Stasik Channels Chris Squire with F Bass 5-String in Umphrey’s McGee’s “Roundabout” Revival at UMBowl X

Ryan Stasik leads a powerful performance of Yes’s “Roundabout” at UMBowl X with Umphrey’s McGee, using his F Bass and Jad Freer Sisma rig.

7. Robert DeLeo’s Bass Tone and Pocket Drive Stone Temple Pilots’ Full 2010 Chicago Set in “Alive in the Windy City”

Watch Robert DeLeo in top form as Stone Temple Pilots’ Alive in the Windy City concert from 2010 resurfaces, capturing his melodic and punchy style.

8. Best New Bass Gear in May 2025: Spector Euro CST, Pino Palladino Strings, and More

From Spector’s Euro CST basses to Pino Palladino's new flats, here are the standout bass gear releases we covered in May 2025.

9. Panda Audio Future Impact V4 – VIP Packs Full Synth Power into a Compact Pedal

The Future Impact V4 - VIP is a smaller version of Panda Audio’s bass synth, delivering the same powerful engine and extensive effect set.

10. Watch Joe Dart Groove on His Signature Music Man Bass in The Fearless Flyers’ New “Anaheim” Video

The Fearless Flyers drop a new video for “Anaheim,” with Joe Dart holding it down on his signature Music Man bass from their album Fearless Flyers V