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10 More Lines You Should Never Play on Upright Bass
It’s time to revisit the banned list! Here are 10 more bass lines guaranteed to get you kicked out of your next bass lesson! (All your favorites including Tool, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Primus, Symphony X, The Stranglers, RATM, Black Sabbath, and more.)
Tony Senatore: “Too Shy To Say” (A Tribute to Leona and Carla)
Tony Senatore sent us this touching video, which he recorded as a tribute to Leona Semioli and Carla Bley. He chose Stevie Wonder’s “Too Shy To Say.”
Nate Sabat Releases “Bass Fiddler”
The upright bass gets a reputation for simplicity, especially in bluegrass and folk music. However, Nate Sabat has put the instrument in the spotlight on his new album, “Bass Fiddler.”
Ampeg Now Shipping the Venture V7 Bass Amp
Ampeg launched the Venture Series late last year. After introducing a new cabinet earlier this month, the company announced that the lineup’s mid-level amplifier is now shipping.
Charles Berthoud: “Under The Bridge” On Fretless Bass
I love when Charles Berthoud reimagines songs on the fretless bass. In this new video, he takes on the Red Hot Chili Peppers tune, “Under The Bridge.”
Pearl Jam Releases “Dark Matter”
Pearl Jam connected with producer Andrew Watt last year at the legendary Shangri-La Studios in Miami. Facing each other in one room with their instruments, they were struck with a burst of inspiration and the album “Dark Matter” was created in just three weeks.
Bass of the Week: Anka Custom Basses Jarius 33″
This week, we’re checking out a custom Jarius bass from Anka Custom Guitars & Basses with a streamlined design. The 33-inch-scale bass pares things down from the standard Jarius design, which has a pair of single-coil pickups.
Zander Zon: American Elm
Zander Zon titled this video, “Is this the most ethereal JAZZ melody ever?” The bassist took on Janek Gwizdala’s “American Elm,” adding helpful information throughout.
Weekly Top 10: April 13-19, 2024
Time for your weekly roundup of the most popular articles from the world of bass. This week’s list includes plenty of gear, a great Jaco Pastorius solo transcription, tour news, and more.
The Plate Scrapers: Man in a Hat
Today is No Treble Managing Editor Kevin Johnson’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with some good stuff from The Plate Scrapers.
Jeff Matz Delivers Powerful Riffs on High On Fire’s “Cometh The Storm”
High on Fire has returned with “Cometh the Storm,” marking their first studio album since 2018’s “Electric Messiah.” Riff masters Matt Pike and Jeff Matz are joined by Coady Willis.
Stuart Spector Unveils First Bass Model From Esopus Guitars
Since launching Esopus Guitars, Stuart Spector has focused on making acoustic guitars. Now he’s back to building basses. The Tailwater bass is a 32-inch scale instrument handcrafted by the legendary luthier.