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Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils Mike Herrera StingRay Bass
Basses

Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils Mike Herrera StingRay Bass

MxPx frontman Mike Herrera has a new signature StingRay bass from Ernie Ball Music Man. The bassist has used a StingRay for over 20 years, and now the company says “Herrera’s secret weapon is available to the public.”

Thomas Allin: Dean Town on Double Bass
Bass Videos

Thomas Allin: Dean Town on Double Bass

Vulfpeck’s “Dean Town” has been covered by a ton of bassists, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a cover like this one. Thomas Allin took the tune and performed it on a double bass - with a bow.

Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten to Host Free Webinar with Oteil Bubridge and John Patitucci
Events

Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten to Host Free Webinar with Oteil Bubridge and John Patitucci

They’re at it again! Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten will be joined by Oteil Burbridge and John Patitucci for a Zoom webinar called “Utility Shed.” The discussion, which is a free event, will take place Thursday, June 11th at 1pm Eastern.

Recording Bass: 5 Tips To Make Your Recordings Have a Tighter Low End
Recording Bass

Recording Bass: 5 Tips To Make Your Recordings Have a Tighter Low End

Travis Huisman is back with another “Recording Bass” column. In this one he shares tips about avoiding that muddy (or non-existent) low end he finds in a lot of his client’s projects.

#CTQuarantineAllStars: Limelight (Virtual Cover)
Bass Videos

#CTQuarantineAllStars: Limelight (Virtual Cover)

My friend Michael Modeste shared this video on Facebook yesterday. Michael got together with some friends he had’t played with for years. The call themselves the #CTQuarantineAllStars. Here’s their epic virtual cover of Rush’s “Limelight”.

Covet Releases “Technicolor”
New Albums

Covet Releases “Technicolor”

Covet has returned with an exciting new album called “Technicolor”. The group features guitarist Yvette Young utilizing extended technique to create melodies with bassist David Adamiak and drummer Forrest Rice laying down complementary textures.

Bass of the Week: Ulrich BassDesign Weathered Blue 5-String
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Ulrich BassDesign Weathered Blue 5-String

This week we’re checking out a real beauty by Ulrich BassDesign. This weathered blue five-string is built with a thermo-modified alder body and a six-piece maple and mahogany neck. While its unique body shape and color stand out, there are plenty of other details to catch.

Viaceslav Svedov: Creeping Slap
Bass Videos

Viaceslav Svedov: Creeping Slap

As we said a while back, it is so great to see Viaceslav Svedov back making videos. Here’s a new one by him, with a funky slap version of Metallica’s “Creeping Death”. Viaceslav calls it “Creeping Slap.”

Jon Thorne Launches Label, Releases New Album
New Albums

Jon Thorne Launches Label, Releases New Album

Jon Thorne has launched a new record label and a new project. The bassist, also of Lamb, teamed up with multi-instrumentalist Martin Slattery to form The Strangest of Times. The group’s debut, “The Third Law of Motion” is out now, with more to come.

Phil Jones Bass Announces C2 Bass Cabinet
Amps

Phil Jones Bass Announces C2 Bass Cabinet

Phil Jones Bass has expanded its line of cabinets with the C2. The compact “shoebox-size” cab is rated at 200 watts and is fitted with two of the company’s smallest speakers.

Harriet Tubman: Live on KEXP
Bass Videos

Harriet Tubman: Live on KEXP

Harriet Tubman visited KEXP on January 21st, and these videos were released on June 1st. I couldn’t decide which of the 4 videos to share... so I’m including them all. I love the whole band, but I especially love the bass work of Melvin Gibbs.

In Memoriam: Steve Priest
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Steve Priest

Steve Priest, who co-founded the glam rock band Sweet, has passed away at the age of 72. The news was shared by his bandmate Andy Scott on social media.