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Federico Malaman & POP on TOP: “Rolling in the Deep” Cover
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Federico Malaman & POP on TOP: “Rolling in the Deep” Cover

As far as rearranging pop hits goes, I know that for some people, the arrangements by Dirty Loops can get a bit too quirky (not saying that’s us though!) If you are one of those people, this may be for you. Here’s POP on TOP playing bassist Federico Malaman’s rearrangement of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”.

Yellowjackets Release “A Rise In The Road” with Felix Pastorius
New Albums

Yellowjackets Release “A Rise In The Road” with Felix Pastorius

One thing a band with the Yellowjackets’ longevity is likely to experience is change. The 32-year run has seen their fair share of change, with the most recent one happening with the bass chair. Back in January 2012, we broke the news that Felix Pastorius – son of the late Jaco Pastorius – was replacing Jimmy Haslip. Haslip reportedly wanted...

Overwater Introduces Scott Devine Signature SDS Lite Bass
Basses

Overwater Introduces Scott Devine Signature SDS Lite Bass

Overwater’s Scott Devine Signature series has a new model with the announcement of the SDS Lite. Modeled after Devine’s fretless bass, the Lite version is a slightly lighter weight instrument that the company says has a “smoother, more neutral voicing.” The SDS Lite keeps with Devine’s shorter 33? scale preference and is available in 4 or 5-string versions. Its 3-piece...

Weekly Top Ten: The Best in Bass for the Week of June 30
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top Ten: The Best in Bass for the Week of June 30

Serious bass stuff right here, AKA your top 10 list of bass-focused stories, how-to’s and videos on No Treble for the week of June 30, 2013. Thanks as always for reading, commenting and sharing! 1. Bass Centre Introduces Jaco Pastorius Tribute Bass The Bass Centre is paying tribute to the late great Jaco Pastorius with their new Portrait Bass. Based...

Bass Orchestra: All Bass Queens of the Stone Age Medley
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Bass Orchestra: All Bass Queens of the Stone Age Medley

Bass Orchestra, aka Ran Mussman, is back again with an all bass tribute to the Queens of the Stone Age. Mussman rocks through “Turnin’ on the Screw,” “No One Knows,” and “Little Sister,” using only his bass guitar.

Pixies Announce New Bassist, World Tour and Single
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Pixies Announce New Bassist, World Tour and Single

After losing Kim Deal last month, the Pixies have certainly kicked things into high gear. The band has made many announcements including a world tour that’s set to begin this fall in Europe. The Muffs’ Kim Shattuck will be filling in the low end for the journey. Shattuck played bass in The Pandoras before becoming the guitarist for the pop...

Fender Now Offering Precision and Jazz Bass Replacement Bodies and Necks
Accessories & Strings

Fender Now Offering Precision and Jazz Bass Replacement Bodies and Necks

Fender has announced a new line of replacement bodies and necks, produced at their manufacturing facilities in both Corona, California and Mexico. The parts come with the exact specifications as those used in their full American and Standard series instruments. So far, Fender is offering Precision and Jazz bodies and necks. Each of the bodies are offered in alder or...

Kenneth Dahl Knudsen: Tucked In
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Kenneth Dahl Knudsen: Tucked In

In the early days of No Treble, Corey and I went to watch Oz Noy Trio at 55 Bar in New York. In the break between sets, we met Kenneth Dahl Knudsen, who was touring with his group Crash’n’burn at the time. Four years later, he’s just completed his Master’s degree from the Royal Academy of Music in Denmark, giving...

Hot Tuna Announces Hot July Tour
Concerts & Tours

Hot Tuna Announces Hot July Tour

Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady are hitting the road again with Hot Tuna, with their “Hot July” tour. The longtime bandmates will once again be joined by multi-instrumentalist and mandolin wizard Barry Mitterhoff, and on the “Electric Hot Tuna” performances, drummer Skoota Warner. Hot Tuna Hot July Tour Dates All shows are Electric Hot Tuna unless noted. July 20, 2013:...

Eastwood Announces Limited Edition Classic 4 Bass in Greenburst
Basses

Eastwood Announces Limited Edition Classic 4 Bass in Greenburst

Eastwood has introduced a run of limited edition instruments, including a version of their Classic 4 bass. The retrofied, 30.5? scale 4-stringer is limited to 24 instruments and is finished in a striking Greenburst. The Eastwood Classic 4 features a semi-hollow body with bound laminate maple sides and a flamed maple top as well as a bound maple neck. Its...

Overcoming Stage Fright
I Wish I Knew That

Overcoming Stage Fright

Do you ever get nervous about performances? I certainly do. I’ll spend hours and hours learning material, charting it out, listening to it in the car, and getting everything in order for the gig, and even after all of that, I’ll still be nervous! For some reason, I think that everyone else will be cool as a cucumber, right? Wrong....

Michael Hedges with Michael Manring: Ignition
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Michael Hedges with Michael Manring: Ignition

It is hard to imagine how these two musicians could produce so much sound, but then again, there will only be one Michael Hedges, and there’s only one Michael Manring. Here’s the duo performing the tune “Ignition” – from Hedges’ Oracle album – with some background on the tune by the late, great guitarist.