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Berklee Frank Zappa Tribute: Waka/Jawaka, Inca Roads, Peaches en Regalia, Zomby Woof
Bass Videos

Berklee Frank Zappa Tribute: Waka/Jawaka, Inca Roads, Peaches en Regalia, Zomby Woof

Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students paid tribute to Frank Zappa recently by performing a medley of “Waka/Jawaka,” “Inca Roads,” “Peaches en Regalia,” and “Zomby Woof.” What a great tribute and arrangement!

NAMM 2019: All the Bass News
News

NAMM 2019: All the Bass News

The No Treble Crew is in Anaheim to cover the 2019 Winter NAMM Show. Be sure to check back often for all the latest bass news and more from the event.

Fishman Unveils Fluence Soapbar Multi-Voice Bass Pickups
Pickups

Fishman Unveils Fluence Soapbar Multi-Voice Bass Pickups

Fishman has expanded their Fluence line of pickups with a new set of Soapbar multi-voice bass pickups. The active pickups, come in four and five-string versions, offer three distinct voices to cover different playing styles.

Using Minimalism and Subtlety In Bass Lines
Ask Damian Erskine

Using Minimalism and Subtlety In Bass Lines

This week, Damian received a question about creating bass lines with minimalism and implication versus overt and fuller harmonic context. This is a deep question, so instead of just writing about it, he decided to make a video to play through some ideas and talk it out.

Me and Maria: Holder hjertet gemt (Live)
Bass Videos

Me and Maria: Holder hjertet gemt (Live)

Back in 2017, we shared a video of Me and Maria’s tune, “Holder hjertet gemt.” Johannes Pehrson recently shared this live performance of the tune, which is even more impressive.

Frank Bello and David Ellefson Release Altitudes and Attitude Album “Get It Out”
New Albums

Frank Bello and David Ellefson Release Altitudes and Attitude Album “Get It Out”

Altitudes and Attitude have released their debut full-length album, entitled “Get It Out.” The band is a side project for Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, who began working on songs together while doing gear demos for Hartke.

Ampeg Turns It Up to 11 for SVT’s 50th Anniversary
Amps

Ampeg Turns It Up to 11 for SVT’s 50th Anniversary

Ampeg is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the SVT bass amp, and they’re doing it by turning it up to 11. The company will be displaying a custom-built, one-of-a-kind 11-foot tall SVT bass amp at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show.

Bass Transcription: Doug Haywood’s Bass Line on “Late for the Sky” by Jackson Browne
Transcriptions

Bass Transcription: Doug Haywood’s Bass Line on “Late for the Sky” by Jackson Browne

We’re thrilled to welcome back Tim Fletcher, who is starting a new bass transcription series on the “Unsung US Bassists.” Tim is kicking things off with his transcription and analysis of Doug Haywood’s bass line on “Late for the Sky” by Jackson Browne.

John Mayer with Dead & Company: Brown-Eyed Women
Bass Videos

John Mayer with Dead & Company: Brown-Eyed Women

At the 2018 Lockn’ Festival John Mayer took the stage with Dead & Company at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. In this clip, they perform The Grateful Dead’s “Brown-Eyed Women.”

2019 NAMM Edition of Groove: The No Treble Live Podcast To Feature Michael Anthony
Events

2019 NAMM Edition of Groove: The No Treble Live Podcast To Feature Michael Anthony

No Treble is proud to announce that our second annual NAMM live edition of Groove – The No Treble Podcast will feature special guest Michael Anthony! The event will be held in front of a live audience at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show on January 25th at 5:00 pm.

EarthQuaker Devices Introduces the Swiss Things Pedalboard Reconciler Pedal
Pedals & Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Introduces the Swiss Things Pedalboard Reconciler Pedal

EarthQuaker Devices has released their first ever utility pedal. The Swiss Things Pedalboard Reconciler is described by the company as “an all-in-one pedalboard reconciliation solution.”

Bass of the Week: Ferner Fine Instruments Aviator Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Ferner Fine Instruments Aviator Bass

This week we’re checking out a cool retro-fied model from Ferner Fine Instruments called the Aviator Bass. Its unique body shape pays homage to “catalog guitars of the ’60s,” such as Danelectro, Teisco, Greco, Kay, Silvertone, and others.