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Jerry Scheff with Tributosaurus: “Riders On The Storm” and “L.A. Woman” (Live)
Bass Videos

Jerry Scheff with Tributosaurus: “Riders On The Storm” and “L.A. Woman” (Live)

Inspired by yesterday’s news of the Jerry Scheff‘s autobiography release, I got into watching a bunch of videos featuring the legendary bassist. Among them was this clip of Jerry with the band Tributosaurus performing the Doors’ classic, “Riders on the Storm”. This performance took place in 2007, at the Lakland 10th Anniversary concert in Chicago. Awseomeness. And, because it was...

fIREHOSE releases “lowFLOWs: The Columbia Anthology (’91 – ’93)”
New Albums

fIREHOSE releases “lowFLOWs: The Columbia Anthology (’91 – ’93)”

Alternative rock band fIREHOSE, anchored by bassist Mike Watt, have released a new box set featuring their work from the early ’90s. lowFLOWs: The Columbia Anthology (’91 – ’93) offers up 45 tracks, including both of the band’s albums on Columbia Records (Flyin’ The Flannel and Mr. Machinery Operator), as well as 15 tracks of out-of-print and previously unreleased recordings....

Eastwood Guitars Now Shipping Sidejack VI Bass Guitar
Basses

Eastwood Guitars Now Shipping Sidejack VI Bass Guitar

Taking a cue from Fender’s Bass VI from the ’60s, Eastwood has unveiled the Sidejack VI: a 6-string, 30? scale bass guitar. Similar to a guitar, the bass is tuned E to E, but it vastly improves on the guitar concept by taking it down an octave. Available in Vintage Cream and Metallic Blue finishes, the bass is built with...

From Groove to Changes to Soloing: Damian Erskine’s Practice Routine
Ask Damian Erskine

From Groove to Changes to Soloing: Damian Erskine’s Practice Routine

Q: You answer a lot of questions to help bassists out. But I’d like to know, what are you personally working on to improve your playing? A: I am in a constant state of flux with my practice habits. Different things bug me about my playing depending on the gigs I have one week versus the next. Lately, it has...

Craig Butterfield: Biréli Lagrène’s “Made in France”
Bass Videos

Craig Butterfield: Biréli Lagrène’s “Made in France”

Clear your schedule, because you’re going to want to hit the woodshed after watching this one. USC bass professor Craig Butterfield sent us his latest video of a multi-bass arrangement of Biréli Lagrène’s “Made in France”, which he overdubbed all the parts for by himself. Butterfield tackles the guitarist’s tune with a tight groove, beautiful harmonics, and some lightning fast...

Way Down: Jerry Scheff’s Autobiography Released
Player News

Way Down: Jerry Scheff’s Autobiography Released

It would be near impossible to top the stories Jerry Scheff can tell from his 45-year career in music. Being Elvis’ bassist alone would be worthy of a book. Add to that his time with Bob Dylan, the Doors, Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello, the Association, Neil Diamond, Johnny Mathis, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Nancy Sinatra and many many others,...

Reader Spotlight: Chris “Topher” Clark
Reader Spotlight

Reader Spotlight: Chris “Topher” Clark

Meet Chris “Topher” Clark, a bassist studying at Berklee who got his start in music after hearing Led Zeppelin at the age of 5. Chris is our player in the spotlight for the week of April 10, 2012. Bio: I started playing the drums after hearing Led Zeppelin around five years old. After playing in bands, I wanted to explore...

Top Ten

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (March 2012)

Time for one of our favorite lists of the month, when we look back at the top 10 bass videos for the month. This time around, we feature the best of the best in March, 2012 (meaning: most viewed by No Treble readers). Enjoy. 1. John Paul Jones: “What Is And What Should Never Be” Isolated Bass Track If youâ??re...

Roberto Badoglio’s Re-Evaluation Time Band: Perfect Landing
Bass Videos

Roberto Badoglio’s Re-Evaluation Time Band: Perfect Landing

Here’s a good one to chill you out: Robert Badoglio and his band playing “Perfect Landing” from his 2010 album Re-Evaluation Time. Sometimes in lead and sometimes laying down the groove, Badoglio’s playing and tight tone really add the character to the song. The clip comes from a live performance at Casa della Musica in Trieste on May 20, 2011....

IK Multimedia Now Shipping iKlip Studio
Accessories & Strings

IK Multimedia Now Shipping iKlip Studio

IK Multimedia is now shipping the iKlip Studio, an iPad desktop studio stand designed specifically for musicians. Built using a lightweight, durable thermoplastic material, the new stand holds your iPad in horizontal or vertical positions while its rubber foot pads prevent sliding. Slots in the housing allow for easy port access and cable organization. A detachable bracket is also included...

Ashdown Introduces MiBass Combo Amps
Amps

Ashdown Introduces MiBass Combo Amps

Expanding on their ultra compact MiBass head units, Ashdown has unveiled a new range of MiBass combos. The new models carry the 550-watt version amplifier in a 1×15? configuration and the 220-watt version in 1×10?, 2×8?, and 1×12?. Features on the combos carry over from the MiBass head, including a switchable active/passive instrument input, a semi-parametric EQ, Deep and Shape...

Better Soloing: An Introduction to Key Center Improvising
The Lowdown with Dr. D

Better Soloing: An Introduction to Key Center Improvising

There are many methods we can use to come upon satisfying note choices when improvising over a predetermined set of chord changes (i.e. a tune). One common way to approach note choice is using chord/scale theory, equating every chord to a scale. For example: A minor 7 = A dorian. It’s this approach that has people practicing all of their...