Weekly Top 10: The Funkiest Note in the World, New Band for Alex Lifeson, Remembering Burke Shelley, Album and Tour News, and New Bass Gear
This was a big week for traffic for No Treble, thanks to all of you. This week we posted Charles Berthoud’s latest creative video, shared the news of Alex Lifeson’s new band, and remembered Burke Shelley.
Rich Brown shared his latest lesson from The Brown’stone, and we covered some new gear, tours, and albums.
Here are the top 10 most viewed articles on No Treble for the week of January 8-14, 2022.
1. The Eagles Add 2022 “Hotel California” Tour Dates
The Eagles have unveiled a new set of tour dates for their upcoming tour that will see them perform one of their most influential albums in full: “Hotel California”.
2. TC Electronic Unveils the Infinite Sample Sustainer Pedal
TC Electronic has introduced a new pedal to their lineup called the Infinite Sample Sustainer. As the name implies, the new circuit captures a sample of your sound and sustains it.
3. Charles Berthoud: When They Say You Have Too Many Frets
Charles Berthoud has produced an incredible run of “When They Say…” videos. In this one, he responds to the “You Have Too Many Frets” comment by playing a fretless. It is pretty epic.
4. In Memoriam: Burke Shelley
Budgie bassist and vocalist Burke Shelley has passed away. His daughter Ela wrote on social media that he died in his sleep at Heath Hospital in Cardiff.
5. Ibanez Adds Three Multi-Scale BTB Bass Models for 2022
Ibanez is introducing several new iterations of their bass models this year including three new multi-scale versions of the BTB. The BTB805MS, BTB806MS, and BTB605MS all have an extended 37-inch scale on the B-string.
6. Zoom B6 Bass Multi-Effects Unit Now Shipping
Zoom’s B6 multi-effects processor for bass is now shipping. The latest addition to their floor units offers 11 bass amp and four DI models based on classic designs in addition to 10 preamps and effects models and a looper.
7. Bass of the Week: Dooley Designs 5-string P/J Bass
This week we’re checking out a five-string P/J bass by Dooley Designs. Luthier Scott Dooley called this bass another learning experience due to its 35-inch scale, preamp mods, extra neck layers, and more.
8. Rush’s Alex Lifeson Announces New Band
Ever since Rush called it quits in 2018, fans have wondered what would be next for its members. Bassist Geddy Lee has been busy writing books, but now it looks like guitarist Alex Lifeson has started a new band.
9. David Bowie’s Shelved “Toy”, Featuring Gail Ann Dorsey, Gets Full Release
After two decades on the shelf, David Bowie’s 2001 album “Toy” has gotten an official release. Bowie’s band at the time included Mark Plati, Sterling Campbell, Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Holly Palmer, Emm Gryner, and Gail Ann Dorsey.
10. The Brown’stone: The Funkiest Note in the World!
To start off this new Brown’stone lesson, Rich Brown says "We're not messing around today." Why? Because he's showing us the funkiest note in the world (and how to use it in your lines).