Weekly Top 10: An Introduction to Ghost Notes, “Patrol Acrobatique” Transcription, Wonder Women: Lynn Keller, New Bass Gear, and More
Another week wraps, which means it is time to celebrate all the bass goodness of the week.
Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorites.
Thanks for reading!
1. Bass of the Week: Tüi Instruments Mammoth Slayer
This week we’re checking out a brand new ancient bass by Tüi Instruments. Gert Simso shared his latest creation with us, which he calls the Mammothslayer. The spear-shaped body is made from bog oak while the lower bout features a deer horn for a leg rest.
2. Squier Contemporary Series Gets Four New Bass Models
Fender has expanded on the Squier Contemporary Series with two guitars as well as four new bass models. Both the P and J Basses have four and five-string versions.
3. Fender Unveils the Player Plus Active Meteora Bass
Fender’s Player Plus Series kicked off last year, and the company has just unveiled a new four-string in the line that shakes things up. The Player Plus Active Meteora Bass features a radical offset body shape fitted with two humbucking pickups.
4. Austin Bolden: “Patrol Acrobatique” Bass Cover and Transcription
No Treble reader Austin Bolden sent us this great video of his play along and transcription of Joe Dart’s funky bass line on The Fearless Flyers tune, “Patrol Acrobatique”.
5. Billy Sheehan and Talas Release First Song in 37 Years
Billy Sheehan cut his teeth in Buffalo, New York with the band Talas. Now he’s revealed that the band has a new album coming soon. They’ve released a single titled “Inner Mounting Flame”, which marks the group’s first new music in 37 years.
6. Wonder Women: Lynn Keller
In this month’s installment of “Wonder Women; Stories from the Women Who Play Bass”, we’re checking in with Lynn Keller. Lynn has toured extensively, worked as a Musical Director/bassist, and much, much more.
7. Zappa Estate Releases “The Mothers 1971” Box Set with Jim Pons on Bass
A new box set is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa and Mothers of Invention’s 1971 lineup (including Jim Pons). “The Mothers 1971” is an eight-CD set that compiles the complete tapes from their Fillmore East concerts and more.
8. Roger Waters Adds Dates to “This Is Not A Drill” Tour
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has unveiled a new set of dates to his upcoming “This Is Not A Drill” tour, which was originally scheduled for 2020. The outing will run from July 6th through October 8th.
9. The Brown’stone: An Introduction to Ghost Notes
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown is talking about a subject he’s asked about frequently. Today, we’re talking about ghost notes - and how to improve your groove.
10. Wayne Kramer Unveils New MC5 Tour, Album
Wayne Kramer revived MC5 for a set of tour dates in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their seminal record, “Kick Out The Jams”. Now he’s announced another tour. Even more exciting is the fact that there will be a new album.
