Weekly Top 10: February 11-17, 2023
Time to wrap up the week, and we can’t think of a better way than to share this roundup of the top 10 articles for the week.
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1. Bass of the Week: Torillo & Fendt “The Element Bass”
Today we’re checking out the Element Bass, a new concept designed by Tom Germann of Torillo Basses and Steffen Fendt of Fendt’s Finest. Available in four and five-string versions, the bass was created using their collective experiences in bass playing.
2. Keep It Groovy: Integrating Concepts In Our Walking Bass Lines
In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Ryan Madora plays through a very common chord progression in jazz and pop, the 1-6-2-5 chord progression. We’ll learn how to integrate different concepts to begin building a walking bass line.
3. Von Frankenstein Monster Gear Announces BeastMode Nickel Plated Bass Strings
Von Frankenstein Monster Gear has introduced a new set of nickel-plated bass strings called BeastMode. The company, founded by Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein and Josh Vittek, handcrafts the strings one at a time from USA steel.
4. Radiohead Offshoot The Smile Announce 2023 Tour Dates
After releasing their first live album last month, The Smile will be hitting the road again in 2023. The trio is comprised of Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner.
5. Duran Duran Announces North American Tour Dates
Duran Duran has announced a new North American tour to continue support of their latest album, “Future Past.” Bassist John Taylor and crew will begin “The Future Past Tour” on May 28th.
6. REO Brothers: Bohemian Rhapsody
Leave it to the REO Brothers to take on any challenge, and this one might be their biggest one yet. In this video, the band of brothers takes on Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
7. From the Bottom: Breaking Down the Work of Raymond Jackson
In this episode of “From the Bottom”, Paul Thompson digs into one of the most iconic bass lines ever - “Juicy” by the Notorious B.I.G., aka “Juicy Fruit” by Mtume - and the work of Raymond Jackson.
8. ZVEX Effects Introduces USA Vexter Fuzz Factory 7 Pedal
ZVEX Effects has launched the latest in their Fuzz Factory 7 fuzz pedals with the USA Vexter Fuzz Factory 7. The latest edition of the stompbox utilizes two NOS 1960s GT308 germanium transistors.
9. The Rolling Stones Release “GRRR Live!”
A new live greatest hits package from The Rolling Stones has hit the streets. “GRRR Live!” is comprised of 24 tracks from their “50 & Counting” tour with the rock-solid grooving of Darryl Jones.
10. Bergantino Audio Systems Introduces the Super Pre
Bergantino Audio Systems has unveiled a new piece of gear for 2023 with the Super Pre. The new offering packs tons of features into a unit the size of a cigar box.
