Weekly Top 10: New “Keep It Groovy” Lesson, Top 10 Videos, New Gear, Music, and More

Happy Sunday! Here’s a look back at the latest in the world of bass. Here are the No Treble top 10 reader favorites for the week.

Levin Brothers: Elephant Talk

1. Levin Brothers: Elephant Talk

Tony Levin shared this video on Facebook saying, “Here’s something different: a version of ‘Elephant Talk’ quite unlike the others.” Here’s The Levin Brothers performing their own take on the King Crimson classic live.
G&L Introduces L-2500 Series 750 Bass

2. G&L Introduces L-2500 Series 750 Bass

G&L has unveiled the L-2500 Series 750 bass, which marks their first five-string model to have a 19mm string spacing at the bridge.
Bass of the Week: De Gier Guitars Custom Bebop

3. Bass of the Week: De Gier Guitars Custom Bebop

Sander De Gier shared this custom version of his Bebop model on Facebook and it stopped me in my tracks. The luthier wrote a great explanation of the bass, so we’ll let him tell it.
Keep It Groovy: Build Your Bass Groove – Using Octaves And Palm Muting

4. Keep It Groovy: Build Your Bass Groove – Using Octaves And Palm Muting

In this “Keep It Groovy” bass lesson, and this time around, Ryan Madora is focusing on building your bass groove through the use of octaves and palm muting.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (August 2021)

5. Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (August 2021)

August was a huge month for videos on No Treble, with over 150,000 views. Here are the best of the best - the top 10 reader favorite videos for the month.
Dug Pinnick Unveils Fifth Solo Album, “Joy Bomb”

6. Dug Pinnick Unveils Fifth Solo Album, “Joy Bomb”

King’s X frontman and bass hero Dug Pinnick has announced that his fifth solo album, entitled “Joy Bomb”, will be dropping on October 15th. The record marks his first solo album of new material since 2013.
Steve Vai Unveils Massive Tour with Philip Bynoe on Bass

7. Steve Vai Unveils Massive Tour with Philip Bynoe on Bass

Guitar legend Steve Vai has announced an extensive U.S. tour that will cover the nation over 54 appearances. Vai will be joined by his long-time bandmates Dave Weiner, Jeremy Colson, and bassist Philip Bynoe.
Metallica Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album with Remaster, Covers Record

8. Metallica Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album with Remaster, Covers Record

Metallica’s self-titled album, aka “The Black Album”, is one of the best-selling records of all time. Now the band is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a reissue that’s remastered and available in multiple configurations.
RightOn! Straps Unveils Paul Turner Signature Strap

9. RightOn! Straps Unveils Paul Turner Signature Strap

RightOn! Straps have introduced their first signature strap with the Paul Turner model. The Jamiroquai bassist’s new strap comes in black with white contrast details or white with black details.
Static-X Announces “Rise of the Machine” Tour

10. Static-X Announces “Rise of the Machine” Tour

Static-X is continuing to honor their fallen frontman, Wayne Static, with a new tour. Tony Campos will be on the date with Static-X and Fear Factory, , while bassists Acey Slade and Ryan Farrell will be on tap for Dope and Mushroomhead.

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