Archive for July 2023 - Page 4
Remco Hendriks: One Take Bluesy Funk Rock Bass Jam
Remco Hendriks is back with another video, and this time, he shared the bigger story behind it (and his other videos). Remco calls this “One Take Bluesy Funk Rock Bass Jam.” Dig it!
Bob Weir Announces September Run with Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros
With the conclusion of Dead & Company’s final tour, Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir has announced he’ll be hitting the road once again this fall with his band Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, with Don Was on bass.
Fuzzrocious Pedals Introduces the Tyrannochorus Chorus and Gated Fuzz Pedal
Fuzzrocious pedals is diving deeper into the world of modulation circuits by introducing the Tyrannochorus. Heralded for their distortion and fuzz boxes, the company says a normal chorus would be boring, so they made it more “Fuzzrocious.”
KNULP: In My Life
Last month I discovered the multi-instrumentalist known as KNULP. Here’s her latest video, where she handles the guitars, bass, drums, and vocals on her cover of The Beatles’ “In My Life.”
Reader Spotlight: Ryan Griffiths
Meet Ryan Griffiths, a musician who started on piano and cello before finding his calling on bass. These days, Ryan plays in the Prince tribute band EndorphinMachine and has a deep love for pedals.
Bass of the Week: BilT Guitars Rele Bass
This week we’re checking out the Rele Bass by BilT Guitars. Oozing with retro charm, the short-scale bass has tons of customizable features from your choice of woods to pickups to fingerboard inlays to hardware.
Unreleased Live Weather Report: Black Market
Rick Suchow is such a good dude. For years, he’s shared some fantastic videos we otherwise might never have seen. He just dropped another unreleased clip from Weather Report’s 1978 Astor Theater performance, with the band playing “Black Market.”
The Eagles Announce “The Long Goodbye” Tour
In the latest of big farewells, The Eagles have announced their final tour with “The Long Goodbye.” The “Hotel California” rockers will be spending nearly two years on the road.
Fender Unveils the Limited Edition Suona Jazz Bass Thinline
Fender is rolling out some new gear for summer 2023, including the Limited Edition Suona Collection. The lineup includes the Suona Jazz Bass, a semi-hollow four-string.
Clive H Jones: Linkin Park’s “Heavy” Solo Bass Arrangement on an Ibanez Ashula
Clive H Jones took Linkin Park’s “Heavy” and made it into a solo bass arrangement. He’s using one of the most interesting basses too: the Ibanez Ashula.
Lettuce Adds Fall Tour Dates
Lettuce has a few festival dates for the summer left to go, but they’re keeping the party going through the year. The band, anchored by bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes, has announced new fall dates.
Warwick Introduces the Gnome i Pro 600 Bass Amp
Warwick has expanded their line of miniature bass amps with the Gnome i Pro 600, marking the most powerful model in the Gnome series. The 600-watt head weighs in at just 6.6 pounds.