Archive for 2016 - Page 17
Burnt Belief, Featuring Colin Edwin, Release “Emergent”
Bassist Colin Edwin and guitarist Jon Durant have teamed up once again under the name Burnt Belief to release Emergent, an album they say is inspired by the unspoken and hidden truths behind our daily reality. The experimental duo called upon their prog chops to create an ambient and hypnotically rhythmic experience. “One of the things that makes Burnt Belief...
Bass of the Week: Barton Basses 11-String Fretless Harpbass
Barton Applewhite of Barton Basses sent this in for us to check out and it stopped me in my tracks. This monstrous 11-string fretless Harpbass includes a four regular bass strings plus seven standalone harp strings. “[The bass is] constructed of swamp ash [and] a flame maple neck through with a cocobolo top,” the luthier shares. “It has Bartolini pickups...
Talking Technique: Octaves on Overdrive
Today we’re going to go over a few tips on how to spice up a groove using octaves. Of course, we’ll focus on good fingering practices to make the notes sound smooth and connected. You can use this technique when practicing rudiments and scales, but check out this PDF to work up an example using one- and two-chord grooves.
Eduardo Machado: Dançando na chuva
Eduardo Machado gets down on this video with his trio, which features pianist Gil Reis and drummer Marcio Bahia. These guys bring it!
Peter Hook Releases “Substance: Inside New Order” Book
New Order fans will get an inside look at the band from the perspective of bassist Peter Hook in his new book entitled Substance: Inside New Order. The 768-page documents the band’s beginnings, which grew from their previous work as Joy Division. “We didn’t really think about it afterwards. It just sort of happened. One day we were Joy Division,...
Weekly Top 10: Leland Sklar Joins Phil Collins, Top Bass Gear Stories, New Videos, Danny McCulloch Transcription and More
Another exciting week from the land of the low end is in the books. Time to celebrate the top 10 reader favorites on No Treble. Thanks for reading, watching, commenting and sharing. 1. Phil Collins Taps Leland Sklar for New Tour Phil Collins has revealed he is coming out of retirement to perform in a tour he’s calling “Not Dead...
Iron Ether Electronics Retools FrantaBit for 2016
Iron Ether Electronics has revamped their FrantBit effects pedal for 2016 with upgrades and a new feature. The bit crusher/sample rate reducer now has a built-in expression attenuator knob that allows for dialing in the range of the expression sweep, plus better audio fidelity and improved expression response. “In all modes, the expression value is now added to the on-board...
Karl Clews: “Stayin’ Alive” for Solo Bass
Karl Clews always impresses with his all-bass covers. This time around, he gets down with the Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive”. Bonus points for the apparel too.
Aidan Hampson Publishes Best of Coldplay, The Police, and The Eagles Bass Transcription Books
Aidan Hampson has added three new books to his library of bass transcriptions with The Best of Coldplay, The Best of The Police, and The Best of The Eagles. “Both Coldplay and The Police use a combination of electric and synth bass, and I’ve endeavored to detail their use of each in as much detail as possible,” Hampson writes. “The...
Mesa Adds 2×10 Cabinet and DI/Preamp Pedal to Subway Series
In addition to introducing the Subway D-800+ bass amp, Mesa/Boogie has added to the Subway series with a 2×10 Ultra-Lite Cabinet and a Bass DI-Preamp. Both new products are made in Petaluma, California. The Subway Ultra-Lite 2×10 joins the existing 1×12 and 1×15 cabs in the series. It features a pair of 10-inch custom neodymium speakers matched with a high-frequency...
Anthony Vitti and John Patitucci: Forgotten Groove Yard #9
In episode #9 of Anthony Vitti’s Forgotten Groove Yard, he teamed up with John Patitucci for this terrific bass duo. We love it how John gets right into the groove, as soon as the drum track starts. “This time we switch parts and John takes the solo while I play the groove,” Anthony shared. “The Master is on fire!” Indeed.
Chemistry Design Werks Introduces the Holeyboard Dragonfly Pedalboard
Chemistry Design Werks has introduced an innovative new pedalboard called the Holeyboard Dragonfly. Building on their original Holeyboard design, the Dragonfly can be set up in 10 configurations without the need of additional parts. It extends from 26 inches all the way up to 42 inches and has a moveable top shelf for flexibility. Built from aircraft grade 6061 series...