Weekly Top 10: New Bass Gear, Top 15 Blues Bass Lines, The Groove Exercise You Need Right Now, New Swag, and More
This week was a big week in the land of No Treble. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite articles we shared for the week of October 15-21, 2022.
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1. Fender Unveils American Vintage II Series Basses
Fender has once again revived more of its original designs with the new American Vintage II series. The lineup recreates models from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s by building them to their original specs.
2. John McVie’s Basses, Including Alembic from “Rumors”, Going to Auction
More bass history is up for grabs as part of a new sale via Julien’s Auctions. While a full list of the items has not been released, the highlights from John McVie’s collection are eyebrow-raising, to say the least.
3. Bass of the Week: Sirena Basses Pistolera
For his newest instrument, luthier Jeremy Kirsch wanted to dream up something that was big on fun as well as versatility. His vision became a reality with the Sirena Basses Pistolera.
4. Jaz Moss: Top 15 Blues Bass Lines of All Time
Jaz Moss runs an online school for bass players, and he recently shared this cool video with us on his list of the top 15 blues bass lines of all time. Jaz breaks each one down.
5. Acorn Amps Unveils the ADHD Filter Synth Fuzz Pedal
Acorn Amps has unveiled the ADHD, a pedal they say is a “glitch, filter, bit crushing, octave, square wave guitar synth oscillator disguised as a fuzz pedal.”
6. The Brown’stone: The Groove Exercise You Need Right Now
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown is here to improve your groove with a great exercise that will challenge your ability to lock with the 16th-note subdivision. This exercise will also get you moving and grooving in no time.
7. Bergantino Celebrates Classic Bass Tone with Reference II Series Cabinets
Bergantino Audio Systems has revamped its Reference Series with the Reference II lineup to include a 1×12” cabinet and an all-new 1×15” cabinet.
8. Announcing the New No Treble Shop and Official Jaco Pastorius Swag
Today is an exciting day for us. We’ve launched our new online store in partnership with Hello Merch! Even more exciting, we’re now offering officially licensed Jaco Pastorius swag!
9. Red Hot Chili Peppers Drop Second Album for 2022, “Return of the Dream Canteen”
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have landed their second album for 2022 with “Return of the Dream Canteen,” making a one-two punch from April’s release of “Unlimited Love.” Flea cited his favorite new tracks too.
10. Journey Announces “Freedom” 2023 Tour Dates with Toto
Journey has announced a huge tour for 2023 with Toto as their special guest. After some lineup shuffling over the past few years, Journey is currently anchored by bassist Todd Jensen. John Pierce joined Toto as a touring member in 2020.
