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Scary Pockets: Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai/John Mayer Mashup)
Bass Videos

Scary Pockets: Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai/John Mayer Mashup)

It’s been a while since we’ve shared a video by Scary Pockets, but this one is too cool to pass up. In this clip, the band (with Anna Butterss on bass) mashes up Jamiroquai’s “Virtual Insanity” with some John Mayer-inspired sounds.

Absurdcus Releases “Spaces_io (volume 1)”
New Albums

Absurdcus Releases “Spaces_io (volume 1)”

Laszlo Demeter has released his fourth album under his project, Absurdcus. Created with only basses, “Spaces_io (volume 1)” features nine tracks of what the artist calls “basscapology” for its ability to help you escape the confines during lockdown.

Bass of the Week: Manne Guitars Acoustibass Satin Special 4
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Manne Guitars Acoustibass Satin Special 4

Sometimes you look at a bass and can just imagine how it sounds. This one, I think, sounds like chocolate. The Manne Guitars Acoustibass Satin Special 4 is a fretless built with a sycamore body and poplar burl top in a satin finish.

In Memoriam: Jim Stinnett
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Jim Stinnett

It’s a sad day in the bass community. World-renowned bassist and educator Jim Stinnett has passed away after suffering a heart attack. The news was confirmed by his family via Facebook.

Nenad Vasilic: Roberto’s Blues
Bass Videos

Nenad Vasilic: Roberto’s Blues

Nenad Vasilic sent us his latest video of a solo bass piece called “Roberto’s Blues”. Nenad performs the tune on his RF Travel Bass Lite, which sounds fantastic.

Nervosa Solidifies New Quartet Lineup with “Perpetual Chaos”
New Albums

Nervosa Solidifies New Quartet Lineup with “Perpetual Chaos”

Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa has returned with a new album called “Perpetual Chaos”. The group’s fourth full-length album marks the first with a new four-piece lineup, including Mia Wallace.

Ibanez Launches SR600E Series Basses
Basses

Ibanez Launches SR600E Series Basses

Ibanez has expanded their SR line of basses with the SR600E Series, which includes four-string, five-string, and six-string versions. The new models are crafted with an ash body, jatoba and walnut neck, and a rosewood fingerboard.

Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Steve Swallow, and Bill Stewart: Jazz à Juan 1994
Bass Videos

Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Steve Swallow, and Bill Stewart: Jazz à Juan 1994

Zycopolis TV just shared an epic video from Jazz à Juan 1994 with Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Steve Swallow, and Bill Stewart.

Cannibal Corpse Announces New Album, New Member
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Cannibal Corpse Announces New Album, New Member

Cannibal Corpse has announced their 15th studio album will be arriving this spring. “Violence Unimagined” continues the band’s extreme metal legacy while also marking a new lineup.

Warwick Unveils 2021 Limited Edition Teambuilt and Masterbuilt Basses
Basses

Warwick Unveils 2021 Limited Edition Teambuilt and Masterbuilt Basses

Every year at the NAMM Show, Warwick reveals their annual limited edition masterbuilt and team-built basses. This year’s NAMM Show was virtual, but that didn’t stop them from going all out. This year they focused on the Streamer design.

Andrew McKinney: Funky Carol Kaye Pick Bass
Bass Videos

Andrew McKinney: Funky Carol Kaye Pick Bass

No Treble readers are bringing it with the videos lately. Here’s one sent to us by Andrew McKinney. Andrew recorded a version of Carol Kaye’s funky line from “El Toro Poo Poo” with his 1962 P Bass with flats - and an assist by his daughter.

Funky Knuckles Bassist Wes Stephenson Releases Solo Debut, “In Progress”
New Albums

Funky Knuckles Bassist Wes Stephenson Releases Solo Debut, “In Progress”

Wes Stephenson has been lending his incredible bass playing to artists, including his band The Funky Knuckles, for decades. Now, the groove guru has released his debut solo album, entitled “In Progress”.