Weekly Top 10: Zach Cooper’s Bass Rig, Chris Seldon’s Scout 434, and More

Welcome back to No Treble’s weekly round of the best bass world. The gear lust was hitting hard this week with our most-read story being our Bass of the Week: Chris Seldon’s Scout 434. Its burst finish and double-bound body make for pure eye candy, while the big Turner “Gordo Duo” pickup makes it sound just as sweet. Turner says the pickup is like a cross between a Darkstar and a Rickenbacker 4001/3 bridge pickup.

Jody and Marc caught up with Coheed and Cambria bassist Zach Cooper during a tour stop in Chicago, where he gave them the full scoop on his gear. “Zach’s tone hits hard. It’s punchy, it’s dirty, it’s tight. It’s the kind of setup that does exactly what it needs to without overthinking it. Just the way we like it,” Jody says. Be sure to watch to find out how he gets his monstrous tone.

Ibanez unveiled the EHB600 series basses, which pare features down to make it the lowest-priced version of the headless design. Available in four and five-string models, the EHB600 basses come in Purist Blue Matte, Walnut Flat, and Charred Champagne Burst Matte finishes.

Other news includes Warwick’s pedalboard-mounted micro bass amps, the Trickfish Bullhead Mini 500C combo amp, a rare 1996 Pinkpop performance from the legendary band, a Pantera-influenced exercise, and more. Scroll on to get all caught up.

1. “A Working Man’s Bass With Traditional Heart and Soul”: Chris Seldon’s Scout 434 with Burst Finish and Gordo Pickup

The Scout 434 by Chris Seldon delivers traditional heart and soul with a sunburst finish, roasted maple neck, and powerful Gordo Duo pickup.

2. Ibanez Introduces EHB600 and EHB605: Affordable Headless Basses

The Ibanez EHB600 Series brings affordable headless basses with ergonomic design, 3-band EQ, and sleek finishes starting at $799.

3. Warwick’s RockBoard Power MOD Series Puts an Amp on Your Pedalboard

Warwick expands its RockBoard line with the Power MOD 75 and 150, compact Class D amps that mount on pedalboards and drive speaker cabinets.

4. Boss PX-1 Plugout FX Packs in 16 Classic Pedals With More Effects to Come

The new Boss PX-1 Plugout FX delivers 16 classic pedals in one unit — with the option to expand and add even more effects over time.

5. Radiohead’s 1996 Pinkpop Performance Unearthed: Full Concert Now Available to Watch

A newly unearthed video captures Radiohead’s full Pinkpop 1996 set, with Colin Greenwood delivering a standout performance on bass.

6. New Trickfish Bullhead Mini 500C Combo Delivers Up To 500 Watts in a 23-Pound Package

Trickfish introduces the Bullhead Mini 500C Combo, a 23.5 lb. bass amp delivering 250 watts on its own or 500 watts with an extension cab.

7. Bass Gym: Practice Timing with a Heavy Shuffle Riff Inspired by Pantera

Build timing and articulation with this Bass Gym shuffle groove riff in E minor, blending heavy rock power with blues-inspired phrasing.

8. Zach Cooper Breaks Down the Big Tone Behind Coheed and Cambria

Zach Cooper walks us through his live setup with Coheed and Cambria, featuring custom Yamahas, Aguilars, and serious pedalboard grit

9. MonoNeon Drops a Colorful Bomb of Groove at Blue Note Tokyo

MonoNeon returns to Blue Note Tokyo with a funk-heavy live version of “Jelly Roll,” showing off his signature sound, style, and unpredictable groove.

10. Watch: Scary Goldings’ “Fünf” Kicks Off with Ferocious Slap Bass Fury

Scary Goldings returns with “Fünf,” led by a raw slap bass intro from Kaveh Rastegar that sets the tone for this tight, funky track