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Reader Spotlight: Liza Carbe
Reader Spotlight

Reader Spotlight: Liza Carbe

Meet Liza Carbe, who started on classical guitar before discovering – and falling in love with – the bass. Liza has had an incredible journey so far. Here’s her story...

Geezer Butler Is Writing An Autobiography
News

Geezer Butler Is Writing An Autobiography

Heavy metal pioneer Geezer Butler is working on writing a memoir. The Black Sabbath bassist revealed the news in an interview with Gary Graff.

Louis Johnson: Live Clinic (1994)
Bass Videos

Louis Johnson: Live Clinic (1994)

I’m still going down my Louis Johnson rabbit hole, and I keep finding cool stuff! In this clip from 1994, most likely in Japan, Louis looks to be holding a clinic of some sort.

Source Audio Shipping the Ultrawave Multiband Bass Processor Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Source Audio Shipping the Ultrawave Multiband Bass Processor Pedal

After releasing a beta version last month, Source Audio has unleashed the Ultrawave Multiband Bass Processor. The company calls the pedal a “flexible multiband processing toolbox”.

Bass of the Week: Swan Guitars Swan Special
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Swan Guitars Swan Special

This Swan Special by Swan Guitars is a real treat for the eyes as well as the ears. The five-string model has a two-piece ash body topped with a beautifully complex flame maple top.

Gabriel Severn: Looping on Stega 6
Bass Videos

Gabriel Severn: Looping on Stega 6

Gabriel Severn’s mom Vivian reached out to me with a new video. In this clip, Gabriel explores another looping creation and using different bass notes under simple chords. We’re digging this sound!

Buster Williams Documentary Now Available for Streaming
News

Buster Williams Documentary Now Available for Streaming

After premiering in 2019, the Buster Williams documentary “Bass to Infinity” is now available via major streaming platforms. The film follows the jazz legend’s life and career with interviews, jam sessions, and brilliantly animated stories.

The Wood Brothers Announce June Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

The Wood Brothers Announce June Tour Dates

While we’re not out of the woods quite yet, live music is starting to come back. The Wood Brothers are getting back on the bus for a handful of socially distanced dates in June.

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

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

What a great day to sit back and listen to some great tunes, with great bass. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite videos from February 2021.

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians: Stubborn Love (Live)
Bass Videos

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians: Stubborn Love (Live)

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians performed “Stubborn Love,” from their latest album on the Tonight Show recently. It is so great to see the band once again, including hearing Brad Houser’s work.

Mononeon Releases “Supermane”
New Albums

Mononeon Releases “Supermane”

2021 is shaping up to be a fruitful year for Mononeon. After releasing “Banana Peel on Capitol Hill” in January, the bassist has dropped another killer album, “Supermane”.

Track by Track: Mark Egan Talks “Electric Blue”
Track by Track

Track by Track: Mark Egan Talks “Electric Blue”

Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb have been performing for nearly 50 years, and 2020 saw the latest release from the duo. We reached out to Mark to get the track-by-track background on “Electric Blue” from the man himself.