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Godlyke Announces the EMMA Electronic Navigator Delay Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Godlyke Announces the EMMA Electronic Navigator Delay Pedal

Godlyke has announced the release of the ND-1 Navigator Delay from EMMA Electronic, which they say “offers everything you need in a delay pedal, and nothing you don’t.” This includes tap-tempo function, modulation, wet/dry outputs, trails, and beat-splits. “The Navigator’s most unique feature is a separate Level control for the beat-split delay repeats,” Godlyke writes. “This option allows the user...

Jacob Banks: Unholy War, Unknown and Chainsmoking
Bass Videos

Jacob Banks: Unholy War, Unknown and Chainsmoking

Zycopolis TV has one of my favorite Youtube channels. They just shared this awesome video of Jacob Banks performing at Jazz à Sète 2018, featuring three tunes from the vocalist and his band. Michael Hamilton plays some great lines in this clip, and clearly had a lot of fun doing it.

Anderson .Paak’s “Oxnard” has Killer Bass Lines
New Albums

Anderson .Paak’s “Oxnard” has Killer Bass Lines

Anderson .Paak’s highly anticipated third album, Oxnard, is available now. The star-studded effort is the realization of the singer/drummer’s “beach series” and features guests including Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dog, Pusha T, J. Cole, Q-Tip, and more. “This is the album I dreamed of making in high school when I was listening to Jay-Z’s The Blueprint, The Game’s The...

The Marcus King Band: Homesick
Bass Videos

The Marcus King Band: Homesick

The Marcus King Band visited Paste Studios last week, and their performance of “Homesick” just knocked me out. Stephen Campbell holds it down on this one, with one funky groove.

Choosing a Direction: Focusing on Your Approach to Bass and Music
Ask Damian Erskine

Choosing a Direction: Focusing on Your Approach to Bass and Music

Q: I am an intermediate bass player and I am a fan of several different bass players. I love the way Janek Gwizdala composes, plays chords and creates music using a looper. I can’t get enough of Gary Willis and his amazing groove as well as his fretless tone. I also love listening to guys like Sean Hurley and Jonathan...

Federico Malaman: Afro Fred
Bass Videos

Federico Malaman: Afro Fred

Federico Malaman has a new album out, and our friends at Bass The World have shared a video for one of the tracks. “Afro Fred” was written by Federico, who had this to say about the tune: “I am a great enthusiast of African rhythms. I like the way it triggers an uncontrollable urge to dance. Anyone who has ever...

Updated Edition of “Rock Bass 101” Available Now
Sheet Music & Instruction

Updated Edition of “Rock Bass 101” Available Now

Ed Friedland’s instructional book Rock Bass 101 has been updated for 2018 by publisher Hal Leonard. The 50-page book covers essential bass lines, techniques, theory, and grooves for the working bassist. It includes full-length songs that are available for download or streaming via Hal Leonard’s website. Specific topics include tips on playing position and posture, warm-up exercises, essential scales, and...

MXR Releases the Vintage Bass Octave Pedal
Pedals & Effects

MXR Releases the Vintage Bass Octave Pedal

MXR has announced the Vintage Bass Octave, a pedal they say gives the classic octaver circuit with modern upgrades like superior tracking, cleaner headroom, and versatility. The new stompbox is also housed in a compact chassis to save room on your pedalboard. “The voice of the Vintage Bass Octave is rich and throaty, and it comes in two forms—one octave...

Stanley Clarke: Montreux Jazz Festival 1980 Performance
Bass Videos

Stanley Clarke: Montreux Jazz Festival 1980 Performance

On July 9, 1980, Stanley Clarke hit the stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival along with Simon Philips on drums, Charles Johnson on guitar, and Steve Bach on keys. And the performance was epic. Here’s the complete show:

Thundercat Announces December Tour Dates, New Song
Concerts & Tours

Thundercat Announces December Tour Dates, New Song

Thundercat, aka Stephen Bruner, has announced a handful of tour dates around the world for December. Starting with two dates in Denmark, the bassist will head to Germany and the UK before performing five days in a row in California. He’ll be rounding the year out by performing at Afro Punk Fest in Johannesburg, South Africa on New Year’s Eve....

Rougarou Pedals Releases The Umibozu Fuzz Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Rougarou Pedals Releases The Umibozu Fuzz Pedal

Rougarou Pedals has unveiled their latest creation called The Umibozu. The fuzz box, which is suited for bass and guitar, is inspired by a mythical beast. “The Umibozu is a yokai, a supernatural Japanese folklore creature, known to capsize ships of sailors that anger or insult them, and it inspired a unique fuzz pedal that can cover all the ground...

Bass of the Week: Ele Basses Naga
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Ele Basses Naga

This week we’re taking a look at the Naga from Ele Basses. Named after the serpent creature found in Hindu mythology, the singlecut bass’s body shape was inspired by the curves in the body of reptiles. This particular example of the Naga is a four-string built with an ash body, buckeye burl top, and a five-piece maple and padauk neck...