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Stu Hamm with Greg Howe and Dennis Chambers: Kick It All Over
Bass Videos

Stu Hamm with Greg Howe and Dennis Chambers: Kick It All Over

Stu Hamm just wrapped up a short Russian tour with guitarist Greg Howe and drummer Dennis Chambers and shared this video of Howe’s tune, “Kick It All Over.” The clip shows the amazing prowess of each musician, with Hamm taking a tasty solo starting around the 2:16 mark.

Lava Cable Introduces Para-Strap VII
Bass Gear

Lava Cable Introduces Para-Strap VII

Lava Cable is getting into the world of accessories, starting with their Para-Strap VII. Adjustable from 44 to 55 inches, the strap was designed by a paratrooper and is built for durability and comfort. The strap is made of two-inch Type 24 military parachute webbing with 22 inches of 1/4” thick padding covered by two-inch tubular nylon. Either end is...

Steve Lawson Releases “11 Reasons Why 3 Is Greater Than Everything”
New Albums

Steve Lawson Releases “11 Reasons Why 3 Is Greater Than Everything”

Bassist Steve Lawson has released his first solo studio album in 6 years, entitled 11 Reasons Why 3 Is Greater Than Everything. Recorded between October 2010 and April 2011, “11 Reasons” is full of ambient as well as melodic music that the bassist describes as a “film in 11 discreet acts.” Lawson once again puts his looping expertise to good...

More Approaches to Jazz Tunes
The Lowdown with Dr. D

More Approaches to Jazz Tunes

I’ve talked in the past about delving into a new tune using what I call “The Treatment.” It’s a flexible yet organized way to become more fluent on a tune, especially if it is new to you. Sometimes, however, we are looking to delve even more deeply into a tune, or perhaps we find ourselves falling into a musical rut....

Greg Bagley Solo Bass: Flight of Neptune
Bass Videos

Greg Bagley Solo Bass: Flight of Neptune

Greg Bagley, a bassist from Seattle, wrote this original tune, entitled “Flight of Neptune”. Greg is playing his Ken Lawrence bass in this video, and included a slideshow at the end of this video with the original recording of the tune playing over it.

Rewind: Custom Shop, Bass Player Health, New Flecktones, and the Best Bass Videos and Gear of the Week
Weekly Top 10

Rewind: Custom Shop, Bass Player Health, New Flecktones, and the Best Bass Videos and Gear of the Week

Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of May 15 – 21. 1. Ain’t No Sunshine: John Mayer Trio Live with Pino Palladino Recorded during the 2010 Crossroads Festival, here’s the John Mayer Trio performing the Bill Wither’s classic, “Ain’t No Sunshine”. Pino Palladino really lays down a nice groove, along...

Strukture Introduces Pig Hog Cables
Bass Gear

Strukture Introduces Pig Hog Cables

Strukture has introduced their new Pig Hog cables, which the company describes as “overbuilt” to withstand the most extreme touring conditions. The cables feature 8mm thick wire with quality connectors and tension-resistant stress relief. The Pig Hog cables come with a “no questions” lifetime guarantee. Available in instrument, speaker and microphone variations, the cables price around $15 and up. For...

Oteil Burbridge: Live Bass Solo
Bass Videos

Oteil Burbridge: Live Bass Solo

Here’s Oteil Burbridge taking a solo live during an Allman Brothers Band concert at the Beacon Theatre in New York on March 18, 2011. This a fan shot video (iPhone), synced with the soundboard recording.

Rock Bass Songs for Dummies
Sheet Music & Instruction

Rock Bass Songs for Dummies

Hal Leonard has released Rock Bass Songs for Dummies, a transcription book featuring 38 classic rock tunes. The book includes transcriptions for all 38 songs, presented in both music notation and tab, along with performance notes. The guide presents additional details on bass techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides. For music trivia enthusiasts, background information on each song and...

Return To Forever Announces US Tour Dates with Zappa Plays Zappa
Concerts & Tours

Return To Forever Announces US Tour Dates with Zappa Plays Zappa

Return to Forever has announced the their US dates to their World Tour, which will span August and September. Bass giant Stanley Clarke, who turns 60 in June, will be joining returning members Chick Corea and Lenny White as well as new members Frank Gambale and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty for the trek with the band, dubbed “Return to Forever IV”....

Ray Brown: Isolated Bass on James Brown’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”
Bass Videos

Ray Brown: Isolated Bass on James Brown’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”

We love these isolated bass tracks. While not so isolated, you can really hear Ray Brown‘s bass on this reworked version of the James Brown hit, “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”, with Louis Bellson’s orchestra. Lots of leakage on this recording, because the bass was mic’d, while the band performed live. The first part of this video is the...

Digitech Announces Whammy DT Pedal
Bass Gear

Digitech Announces Whammy DT Pedal

Digitech has unveiled a new pedal in their Whammy series, dubbed the DT. The Whammy DT builds on its predecessors by including true bypass and a drop tuning feature that allows you to change your tuning by 7 half-steps or an octave – up or down – without changing your bass. The drop tuning interface simply requires turning the selector...