Top 10 Reader Favorites: Ellen Alaverdyan, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, and More
Welcome back to No Treble’s weekly roundup of the most-read bass stories.
This week, No Treble readers were treated to grooves from Ellen Alaverdyan and Sean Hurley, interviews with Marco Ronquillo, Victor Wooten, and Geddy Lee, plus plenty of new gear. Scroll on to get the best in bass.
1. Ellen Alaverdyan Steps Into Original Prog Territory with Jaminai’s “13 Town”
Ellen Alaverdyan takes a bigger step into original music with Jaminai’s “13 Town,” a prog-heavy instrumental featuring Gregg Bissonette.
2. Marco Ronquillo on Bass, Berklee, and Bringing Latin Grooves to Pop
Bassist Marco Ronquillo discusses his journey from El Salvador to Berklee, his Latin and funk influences, building an online presence, gear, and finding his own voice.
3. Feel the Low End: Seamoon FX Introduces the More! Pedal
Seamoon FX has introduced More!, a streamlined one-knob bass pedal designed to enhance sub bass frequencies for a tone you feel as much as hear.
4. Joe Dart Is Unleashed on This Live Performance of “The Vision” with Olllam
Joe Dart is the highlight on “The Vision,” turning in a must watch performance with his new signature bass.
5. Victor Wooten Shows Off His Incredible Bass Collection and Reveals How He Gets His Sound
Victor Wooten gave Reverb a tour of his bass collection, from his first Univox and beloved Fodera basses to Stanley Clarke’s “School Days” Alembic.
6. Watch: Lari Basilio’s “Seven” Blends Cinematic Guitar with Sean Hurley’s Groove
Lari Basilio returns to her Redemption sessions with “Seven,” featuring Sean Hurley on Lakland 5 string bass and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums.
7. Bass of the Week: Dingwall’s D-Roc Custom Euro Spec Roars With Burl-Topped Beauty
This week’s Bass of the Week is the Dingwall D-Roc Custom Euro Spec, a multi-scale bass with a maple burl top, FD3 pickups, and a Matte Tiger Eye Burst finish.
8. Geddy Lee Talks Rush’s “50 Something” Tour, Tone, Set List Choices, and Anika Nilles
Geddy Lee sat down with Rick Beato to discuss Rush’s “50 Something” tour, his bass tone, choosing the set list, and working with drummer Anika Nilles.
9. Primus Drops New EP Featuring a Slap-Heavy New Track, “The Ol’ Grizz”
Primus has released a new four-song EP, A Handful of Nuggs, featuring the new track “The Ol’ Grizz” with Les Claypool’s furious bass work.
10. The GK 1001RB Legacy Gets a Full Workout in Ben Jones’s Latest Demo
This Ben Jones play along delivers deep pocket, rich tone, and a closer listen to the new GK 1001RB Legacy setup.
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.
