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G&L Introduces Tribute Series Kiloton Fretless Bass
Basses

G&L Introduces Tribute Series Kiloton Fretless Bass

G&L is rounding out 2021 with another new release as they’ve announced a fretless option for the Kiloton Bass. The Tribute Series instrument’s pickup configuration makes it a great fit for fretless playing, the company writes.

Marcus Miller with Kinga Glyk: Blast
Bass Videos

Marcus Miller with Kinga Glyk: Blast

We’ve featured videos by Kinga Glyk for over five years now. We’ve always been impressed. We weren’t alone. Here’s a great clip from 2018 of Kinga sitting in with Marcus Miller and his band performing “Blast” live.

Gary Lucas and Peter Willems Team Up for “Double Dare, Vol. 1”
New Albums

Gary Lucas and Peter Willems Team Up for “Double Dare, Vol. 1”

Guitarist Gary Lucas and bassist Peter Willems have teamed up for a duo projected called Double Dare, and they’ve just released their first EP.

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

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

We love sharing the daily videos, and we love how much readers dig them too. Here are the top 10 reader favorite videos for the month of November 2021. We think it is a pretty diverse lineup once again.

Steven Blasini: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!
Bass Videos

Steven Blasini: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!

No Treble reader Steven Blasini obviously loves a good challenge. Here’s a video he sent us of him performing “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” - which came with an inspiring note.

In Memoriam: Robbie Shakespeare
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Robbie Shakespeare

Another icon of the bass has left us. Reggae legend Robbie Shakespeare has passed away at the age of 68.

Keep It Groovy: Super Easy Bluesy/Jazzy Walking Bass
Keep It Groovy

Keep It Groovy: Super Easy Bluesy/Jazzy Walking Bass

This one features a super easy walking bass line that can make your blues progression a bit jazzier and your jazz walking bass line a little more accessible. Think about it as a good gateway between the genres.

Gheorghe Postoronca: The Wizard
Bass Videos

Gheorghe Postoronca: The Wizard

Gheorghe Postoronca sent me his newest video, and this one has a fitting name. Here’s Gheorghe performing his original solo bass tune, “The Wizard”.

John Paul Jones To Contribute to Playing for Change Benefit
News

John Paul Jones To Contribute to Playing for Change Benefit

Playing For Change is an incredible organization that brings musicians together from around the world to benefit charitable causes. They’ve just announced a huge live streaming event. One name that is contributing will stick out: John Paul Jones.

Reader Spotlight: Ryan Templeton
Reader Spotlight

Reader Spotlight: Ryan Templeton

Meet Ryan Templeton, a bassist from Springfield, Missouri who originally got his start on trombone before switching to bass. Since then, he’s covered a ton of musical ground. Here’s his story…

Darkglass Electronics Unveils the Alpha·Omega Φoton Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Darkglass Electronics Unveils the Alpha·Omega Φoton Pedal

Darkglass Electronics has added a new pedal to their lineup with the Alpha·Omega Photon. The new offering takes their Alpha Omega distortion circuit and puts it into a more flexible format.

The Goods Drinks Reception Jazz Duo: Blackbird / Back Pocket / Isn’t She Lovely Medley
Bass Videos

The Goods Drinks Reception Jazz Duo: Blackbird / Back Pocket / Isn’t She Lovely Medley

I discovered The Goods Drinks Reception Jazz Duo yesterday, and I’m impressed. In this clip, Barry Donohue and James Nash perform a medley that includes The Beatle’s “Blackbird”, Vulfpeck’s “Back Pocket”, and Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely”.