Weekly Top 10: April 15-21, 2023
Another great week of low end goodness is in the books. This week, we covered news from the NAMM Show, enjoyed Tony Senatore’s beastly 12-string bass and a gorgeous medley of two George Harrison songs, shared Paul Thompson’s “Take Your Walking Bass Lines to the Next Level” lesson, and more.
Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the week.
1. Tony Senatore: George Harrison Medley on 12-String Bass Bass
The first videos we ever shared by Tony Senatore were from his incredible DVD, “A 12 String Bass X-Ploration.” Now he’s returned to the beastly instrument to share a gorgeous medley of two George Harrison songs.
2. Ashdown Engineering Unveils Studio MiniRig at NAMM
Ashdown Engineering has expanded its Studio Range with the Studio MiniRig, a mini-stack consisting of a 250-watt solid-state amp head and a 2×10” cabinet.
3. Reverend Guitars Unveils Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Bass
Reverend Guitars unveiled a new model at NAMM this year with a signature model for Bad Cop/Bad Cop bassist Linh Le. Dubbed the “Lil Lihnbacker,” the new instrument is based on the company’s existing Dub King with some tweaks.
4. NAMM 2023: No Treble’s Bass Gear Roundup
The NAMM Show was earlier this year than last as they work their way back to January. The Show was lighter than past ones, but we still have you covered. Here’s a roundup of what we’ve learned so far from the show.
5. Rapier Introduces The Saffire Bass
Rapier, a vintage British guitar brand that was reborn in 2021, has just unveiled the Saffire Bass. Based on the Saffire Guitar, the new four-string is built with a 31-inch scale.
6. Bass of the Week: Swan Custom Basses Omicron Brutus “Concept”
This week we’re checking out a beautiful bass that Swan Custom Basses brought to the 2023 NAMM Show. The Swan Omicron Brutus “Concept” has a singlecut body design with a cutout where you’d normally find controls.
7. From the Bottom: Take Your Walking Bass Lines to the Next Level
Good walking bass lines can swing the band and outline the harmony, but GREAT walking bass lines will do that and steer the direction and intensity of the music. Take your lines from “following the changes” to “directing the flow” of the music!
8. IK Multimedia Now Shipping the AXE I/O ONE
IK Multimedia has released the AXE I/O ONE, which they call the ultimate affordable interface designed for guitar and bass. The compact unit combines their AXE I/O line’s features with a large software tone bundle for flexibility in sounds.
9. Martin Guitars Unveils Junior Series Acoustic Bass Guitars
Martin has launched their first Junior-sized acoustic bass guitars with two new models. Each comes in natural or burst finishes for a total of four new basses.
10. Sting Brings “My Songs World Tour” To North America This Fall
After taking it everywhere, from United Arab Emirates to Singapore, Sting has announced his “My Songs World Tour” will be hitting North America this September and October.
