Weekly Top 10: Eva Gardner Podcast, Bass Extremes Returns, Top Bass Gear, Building A Groove With Minor Triads, Mini Geddy Bass, and More
This week was a good one in the world of bass, and readers enjoyed a lot of what was in store.
Here is your top 10 list for the week of August 27 – September 2.
Thanks for reading!
1. Playing For Change: I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
I love it when Playing For Change drops a new video, and they did just that this morning. In this one, over 40 musicians from 13 countries got together virtually to record a beautiful version of U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.”
2. Boss Unveils Dual CUBE Bass LX Amp
Boss’s CUBE amp family has a few new members, including the Dual CUBE Bass LX. The mini amplifiers are designed for portability with power options of an included AC adaptor or eight AA batteries.
3. Yes Announces “Close To The Edge” 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour Dates
Fifty years ago, Yes released their iconic album “Close To The Edge.” Now the band is celebrating the milestone with the “Close To The Edge 50th Anniversary Tour,” which will see the band playing the masterpiece in its entirety.
4. Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Hollowbody Carved Top
Overwater Basses has a beautiful hollowbody carved top bass in their lineup that is absolutely stunning. The model comes in “full depth” or “thinline” versions.
5. Groove – Episode #93: Eva Gardner
Eva Gardner is also widely known as the original bassist for The Mars Volta and has built quite a resume along the way. She’s our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - The No Treble Podcast. Enjoy the conversation...
6. Trickfish Amplification Introduces the TF112M Bass Cabinet
Trickfish Amplification has added a new model to their cabinet lineup with the TF112M. The lightweight cab, which they also call the “Mini 112,” is designed for sonic efficiency in a small package.
7. “S’Low Down” Marks The Triumphant Return of Wooten and Bailey’s Bass Extremes
Two decades after their last release, Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey have unleashed the third Bass Extremes album. “S’Low Down” features the virtuosos with drummer extraordinaire Gregg Bissonette and a huge supporting cast.
8. Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in August 2022
The calendar flips to a new month, which means it’s time to share a monthly bass gear roundup. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass gear stories for the month of August.
9. Keep It Groovy: Building A Groove With Minor Triads
In this Keep It Groovy lesson, Ryan Madora covers how to create a simple bass line using minor triads. Taking inspiration from the drum groove, we can find a rhythm that works, apply the arpeggio, and create a simple yet effective groove!
10. Axe Heaven Announces Rush Mini Bass And Guitar Replica Collectibles
Axe Heaven is paying tribute to Rush with new mini bass and guitar replicas. The officially licensed products are 1:4 scale and individually handcrafted from solid wood with metal tuning keys.
