Weekly Top 10: Bass Roundup for November 26 – December 2, 2022

This week, we were all once again blown away by Biréli Lagrène’s bass skills. Biréli’s video ranked #1 on the top 10 reader favorites list.

Add to it new music by Tim Commerford’s new band, 7D7D, our review of the Panda Audio Future Impact v3 pedal, a new lesson by John Ferrara, and our conversation with Steve Luongo on the legacy of John Entwistle, and you have this week’s top 10 list.

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Biréli Lagrène: So What (Electric Bass Jazz improvisation)

1. Biréli Lagrène: So What (Electric Bass Jazz improvisation)

Back in the 80s, I listened to a lot of Biréli Lagrène’s music. I was always blown away by his guitar skills and learned years later that he has some serious chops on bass too. Here’s a clip with Lagrène improvising to “So What” on bass.
Bass of the Week: Verso Musical Instruments Gravis Bass Guitar

2. Bass of the Week: Verso Musical Instruments Gravis Bass Guitar

Luthier Robin Stummvoll of Verso Musical Instruments has a unique take on basses, but it’s not just for the sake of making something different. His designs are based on his fundamental beliefs of keeping things economical and effective. This week, we're checking out the Gravis Bass Guitar.
DiMarzio Introduces Relentless J Pair Bass Pickups

3. DiMarzio Introduces Relentless J Pair Bass Pickups

DiMarzio has improved and expanded on their Relentless line of pickups, which they created in collaboration with bass icon Billy Sheehan. Originally featuring a single split-coil model, the series now includes the Relentless P and the Relentless J.
Tim Commerford Releases First Single with New Band, 7D7D

4. Tim Commerford Releases First Single with New Band, 7D7D

Rage Against The Machine’s Tim Commerford unveiled a new project last year called 7D7D, and now we finally get to hear what it sounds like. The band has just released their debut track called “Capitalism,” and it might take some fans by surprise.
Gear Review: Panda Audio Future Impact v3 Pedal

5. Gear Review: Panda Audio Future Impact v3 Pedal

Is there anything more fun than a synth pedal? We got our hands on Panda Audio’s third iteration of the Future Impact pedal to get in on the fun. Here’s our review.
Metallica Announces New Album, Tour Dates with Pantera

6. Metallica Announces New Album, Tour Dates with Pantera

Metallica has big news to share. First up is a new studio album, “72 Seasons,” which is slated to drop in April 2023. They debuted the first single, “Lux Aeterna,” which clearly has an old-school Metallica sound. The band also announced a tour.
Tapping Technique and Composition: Tremolo Tapping on “The Gnome and The Skeleton”

7. Tapping Technique and Composition: Tremolo Tapping on “The Gnome and The Skeleton”

John Ferrara’s next bass lesson in his “Tapping Technique and Composition” series focuses on “Tremolo Tapping.” John demonstrates this technique using his song, “The Gnome and the Skeleton.”
Groove – Episode #96: The Legacy of John Entwistle with Steve Luongo

8. Groove – Episode #96: The Legacy of John Entwistle with Steve Luongo

For the first time, Groove - The No Treble Podcast interviews a drummer. Steve Luongo and John Entwistle worked together for 15 years on Entwistle's solo work. We caught up with Luongo to discuss the legacy of The Ox.
Pfundstein Audio Plugins Releases Virtual Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor RW 4 Plugin

9. Pfundstein Audio Plugins Releases Virtual Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor RW 4 Plugin

For bassists and producers working “inside the box,” Pfundstein Audio Plugins has released the Virtual Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor RW 4 plugin. The virtual bass is authorized by Sandberg and runs on the VST3 and AU formats.
Chris Wood and The Wood Brothers Add Spring 2023 Tour Dates

10. Chris Wood and The Wood Brothers Add Spring 2023 Tour Dates

The Wood Brothers will be keeping things rolling in 2023 with a newly announced spring tour. It will follow their current fall and winter performances in the Southeast and Mexico.

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