Archive for 2020 - Page 60

Lettuce has just released “Resonate”, which follows up on last year’s “Elevate”. Both albums were born out of the same fruitful recording sessions, though bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes says they have different vibes.

Sire is launching several new models for June including the new P10, which they describe as the higher version of their P7 model. “Just like the V10, the P10 has a roasted flame maple neck, giving you a high-end feel and sound,” the company says.

Our friend Rob Waxman shared this video on Facebook, and it blew me away. The video was released in 2015, but it was new to us. Antoine Baril put together this massive medley of Rush tunes and then proceeded to play the bass, guitar, and drums.

The all-female Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa has had a major shakeup in their lineup. Bassist/vocalist Fernanda Lira and drummer Luana Dametto left the band last month. Now they've announced bassist Mia Wallace is joining the group.

Ove Bosch has announced a new online bass camp called BassCon Online. Bosch, who was the organizer and host of the Warwick Bass Camp, has confirmed four top-shelf bassists for the event: Leland Sklar, Stuart Hamm, John Patitucci, and Guy Pratt.

This week we’re checking out the Schönitz Zett, a five-string acoustic bass guitar with some interesting build details. Luthier Jens Schönitz optimized the body for comfort and extra volume.

It has been a while since we’ve been able to feature Spare Parts. They’re back with a new “Quarantine Collaboration” series of videos, and they’re sounding as good as ever. Check out their performance “Herbie’s Tune” - in honor of Herbie Hancock.

John McKenzie, who played with a wide range of artists, has passed away from undisclosed causes. He was 64 years old. Record producer John Reynolds shared the news on social media.

Fender has expanded their Player Series of instruments with a handful of guitars and one new bass: the Player Mustang Bass PJ. The short-scale bass fits a new pickup set into the vintage body style.

I really dig the Zildjian LIVE! series. I also really dig Ghost-Note. In this clip, drummer Sarah Thawer takes the spotlight on the tune, “Inner Turmoil,” and MonoNeon once again lays it down with some impressive lines. This one has it all!

Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree, O.R.k., Twinscapes) has just released a new album called “Allusions”, which he describes as “nostalgic lo-fi solo bass processed with reverbs, delay, and echoes.”

Among their many new products shown at NAMM, Warwick announced that MEC bass pickups would now be available with brushed metal housings. Now the pickups are available for purchase. The sets come in gold, black, and silver finishes.