Weekly Top 10: February 4-10, 2023
Another great week in the books, and it is time to look back at the best of No Treble from the past seven days.
Here are the top 10 reader favorites for February 4-10, 2023.
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1. One of Gibson’s Earliest Bass Guitars Ever Built Hits Reverb.com
The online musical marketplace Reverb has many thousands of listings, and every so often, something very special pops up. This week they found a remarkable bass that they featured as their find of the week: a 1954 Gibson EB-1.
2. LeCompte Electric Bass Introduces P-31 and J-31 Models
LeCompte Electric Basses has introduced two new bass models for 2023 with the P-31 and the J-31. Named after their shorter 31.18-inch scale lengths, the basses were dreamed up with the collision of two classic instruments.
3. Bass of the Week: Crimson Guitars Spalted Ash Bass Master Build
I’m always mesmerized by videos of instruments being made, especially basses. Crimson Guitars put together a five-part series on “How to Build a P-Style Bass Guitar,” and it’s incredible to watch even a simple build come together.
4. Super7 Unveils Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure
Collectibles company Super7 is celebrating the late Cliff Burton’s birthday this year by unveiling a new figure of him. The Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure stands seven inches tall and captures all the details of the bass icon.
5. Jason Newsted Teases New Metal Project
Jason Newsted is getting back into heavy music, the former Metallica bassist has revealed. In a recent interview for Gator 98.7 FM’s Gator Garage, Newsted was asked about his current musical projects and shared the news.
6. Snarky Puppy: Cliroy
I’ve been wearing out Snarky Puppy’s “Empire Central,” which is often on the turntable. The band just dropped another video from the session, with the laid back tune, “Cliroy,” which was written by trumpeter Jay Jennings.
7. The Art of the Bass Choir: An Interview with Lincoln Goines
Lincoln Goines is a consummate bassist and renowned educator. We caught up with him to discuss his debut album as a leader, “The Art of the Bass Choir,” and more.
8. Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Returns After 20 Years
Les Claypool shared some exciting news with the return of one of his projects. After 20 years, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade is back and will be touring the United States this spring and summer.
9. Carly Simon Releases “Live at Grand Central” with Doug Wimbish
Carly Simon surprised the commuters of New York City in April 1995 when she led an unannounced concert in the middle of Grand Central Station. Now that concert has been released as an album called “Live At Grand Central,” with Doug Wimbish on bass.
10. The Winery Dogs Return with “III”
After much anticipation, The Winery Dogs have released their third album, “III.” While they have toured over the last few years, it breaks a seven-year gap in studio records for the trio of Ritchie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, and Billy Sheehan.
