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Glou-Glou FX Unveils the Loupé Looper/Delay Station Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Glou-Glou FX Unveils the Loupé Looper/Delay Station Pedal

Glou-Glou FX has unveiled the Loupé, a creative stereo looper and delay pedal. The unit, which is the company’s first digital creation, is described as “flexible, musical, and interactive.”

Jack Bruce & Rory Gallagher: Born Under A Bad Sign (1990)
Bass Videos

Jack Bruce & Rory Gallagher: Born Under A Bad Sign (1990)

78 years ago today, the great Jack Bruce was born. For many of us, he changed the world of bass forever. Here’s a great clip of Jack performing live in 1990 with Rory Gallagher, doing their thing on “Born Under A Bad Sign.”

Meatshell Returns with “Since Subito”
New Albums

Meatshell Returns with “Since Subito”

Meatshell is an experimental folk-jazz duo made up of bassist/vocalist Helen Svoboda and tenor saxophonist Andrew Saragossi. The group has just released their second album, entitled “Since Subito”.

Bass Transcription: Jaco Pastorius’s Solo on “All American Alien Boy”
Transcriptions

Bass Transcription: Jaco Pastorius’s Solo on “All American Alien Boy”

Please help us welcome our newest contributor, Alex Lofoco! Alex’s first entry offers up a great analysis and transcription of Jaco Pastorius's bass solo on Ian Hunter’s “All American Alien Boy”.

Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL: CRAZY2COOL (June 1, 2014 – Le Zénith, Paris, France)
Bass Videos

Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL: CRAZY2COOL (June 1, 2014 – Le Zénith, Paris, France)

The Prince Estate and Paris Saint-Germain have released a video from a 2014 performance in Paris, France. The “CRAZY2COOL” medley features Ida Nielsen on bass, with a killer solo.

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (April 2021)
Top Ten

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (April 2021)

One of the fun parts of the No Treble gig is getting to watch lots of videos. Some are shared by our readers, others are found by the team here. The combo is one of great variety. Here are the top 10 reader favorite videos for the month of April 2021.

In Memoriam: Rob Farr
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Rob Farr

Former Warrior bassist Rob Farr has passed away at the age of 58. He died in his sleep two days after a gig with his cover band Radio 80’s. His longtime bandmate and drummer Dave Ducey shared the news on Facebook.

Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New Joe Dart Basses
Basses

Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New Joe Dart Basses

Ernie Ball Music Man has proven it gets funkier by adding to the Joe Dart Signature Bass collection. First is the original Joe Dart bass in an all-new black velvet finish to complement the original natural velvet. Second is the Joe Dart Jr.

Open Studio: Ron Carter Interview
Bass Videos

Open Studio: Ron Carter Interview

Open Studio debuted their conversation with the legendary Ron Carter for their podcast earlier this month. And it is fantastic. The bass legend shares stories on his work with many artists, his transcription book, music education, and more.

Descendents Announce “9th & Walnut” Featuring Original Bassist Tony Lombardo
New Albums

Descendents Announce “9th & Walnut” Featuring Original Bassist Tony Lombardo

A new piece of punk rock history is coming to light as Descendents have announced “9th & Walnut”, an album recorded in 2002 by the band’s founding lineup. That includes bassist Tony Lombardo.

Reader Spotlight: Alex Jennings
Reader Spotlight

Reader Spotlight: Alex Jennings

Meet Alex Jennings, a bassist from Devon, UK who has been laying down the low end for two decades. Here’s his story…

Gruv Gear Announces Bubby Lewis Signature “Otaku” FretWraps
Accessories & Strings

Gruv Gear Announces Bubby Lewis Signature “Otaku” FretWraps

Gruv Gear’s FretWraps have a new option with the Bubby Lewis Signature “Otaku” model. They come in four sizes to accommodate different instruments.