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Eastwood to Bring Back the Rocket Bass
Basses

Eastwood to Bring Back the Rocket Bass

Eastwood Guitars is launching a new tribute bass to bring back a design from the ’60s. The Eko Rocket IV Tribute was first reintroduced by Eastwood in 2006 and will be coming back next year.

Mark Lettieri Group: Gigantactis (Live)
Bass Videos

Mark Lettieri Group: Gigantactis (Live)

It’s always great to see a video with Wes Stephenson hit the feed. In this clip, Wes performs with the Mark Lettieri Group for a live-streamed show at the Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, TX on Aug. 22, 2020.

Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and John Patitucci Host Free Drum and Bass Webinar
Events

Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and John Patitucci Host Free Drum and Bass Webinar

Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and John Patitucci will be exploring the deep connection between bass and drums in this week’s free Zoom webinar. The Bass and Drum Summit will feature three sets of masters that helped set the standards for groove.

Bass of the Week: Monkey Bassness No. 12 “The Jazz Monkey”
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Monkey Bassness No. 12 “The Jazz Monkey”

Today we’re featuring a bass submitted by Stijn Deldaele, who is a professional bassist that took up building over the past few years. His craft has grown, leading him to build under the name “monkey bassness”.

Mike Portnoy, Stuart Hamm, Paulie Z, Walter Ino: YYZ
Bass Videos

Mike Portnoy, Stuart Hamm, Paulie Z, Walter Ino: YYZ

Back in July, Mike Portnoy, Stu Hamm, Paulie Z, Walter Ino got together virtually to record something in support of the David Z Foundation. They chose Rush’s “YYZ” as the tune, and Stu threw in some cool slap and tap lines throughout.

Raven Releases “Metal City”
New Albums

Raven Releases “Metal City”

Raven has released their highly anticipated fourteenth studio album, entitled “Metal City”. The pioneering power trio, who paved the way for thrash and metal in the 80s, named the album after their hometown.

Sadowsky Announces Vintage Tone Control Retrofit and Onboard Bass Preamp Kits
Accessories & Strings

Sadowsky Announces Vintage Tone Control Retrofit and Onboard Bass Preamp Kits

Sadowsky and Warwick have announced the availability of two onboard components: the Sadowsky Vintage Tone Control (VTC) Retrofit Kit and the Onboard Bass Preamp (4-Knob System).

Joel Hoekstra/Dino Jelusick/Virgil Donati/Tony Franklin: Stormbringer
Bass Videos

Joel Hoekstra/Dino Jelusick/Virgil Donati/Tony Franklin: Stormbringer

Earlier this week, Joel Hoekstra, Dino Jelusick, Virgil Donati, and Tony Franklin participated in the Six String Salute virtual concert to benefit music industry crew members. Check out their take on Deep Purple’s “Stormbringer.”

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Releases “Live at The Roundhouse” Album and Concert Film
New Albums

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Releases “Live at The Roundhouse” Album and Concert Film

After being rescheduled due to the pandemic, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and his band Saucerful of Secrets have released “Live at The Roundhouse”. The album and concert film is from a 2019 performance with the group exploring Floyd’s earlier works.

Gear Review: Maurizio Über Basses Miezo
Gear Reviews

Gear Review: Maurizio Über Basses Miezo

Maurizio Caduto of Maurizio Über Basses (MüB) is a world-class luthier who is building some spectacular custom instruments in his shop in Malaysia. Vuyani Wakaba took the Miezo model for a spin in this gear review.

Treneti Brown: Immortal One
Bass Videos

Treneti Brown: Immortal One

Bassist, songwriter, and artist Treneti Brown has just released a video for her song “Immortal One,” which marks the first music video release from her debut album “Psalms of Saturn”. The downtempo track features a heavy bass line that helps create a mystical sound.

Lee Rocker and The Stray Cats Release New Live Album
New Albums

Lee Rocker and The Stray Cats Release New Live Album

Rockabilly legends The Stray Cats celebrated their 40th anniversary last year with an enormous tour. Now fans around the world can relive the excitement with a new live album called “Rocked This Town: From LA to London”.