Archive for August 2023 - Page 4
Fender Announces the Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass
Fender unveiled a new signature model for 2023 with the Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass. Built specially for the Royal Blood frontman, the short-scale bass takes the classic design and fits it with a special set of high-output humbuckers.
Aaron Gibson: Red Skateboard (Part 1)
working on some new music, and we’re lucky to get a look at the process. Here’s his early take on “Red Skateboard,” with solo bass and vocals.
Jim Reilly Book on Rob Turner and EMG Pickups Now Available
Too often, the music industry innovators don’t get the recognition they deserve. Author Jim Reilly has been fixing that issue by writing biographies of the important gear gurus. He’s now turned his attention to Rob Turner and EMG pickups.
Electro-Harmonix Introduces Pico Platform Compressor/Limiter Pedal
Hot on the heels of the Pico POG, Electro-Harmonix has unveiled the Pico Platform compressor/limiter. The compact unit was designed to “offer studio-style compression and limiting to any pedalboard.”
Ralf Gauck and Julia Panzer: Silent Wave in A Lost Place
No Treble reader Ralf Gauck sent us this beautiful video and music he created with cellist Julia Panzer. Here’s “Silent Wave in A Lost Place.”
Nate Navarro Publishes Instructional Book for 5-String Bass
After releasing a four-string book in 2021, Nate Navarro has expanded his educational books to include “BASS: 5-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises.”
Breaking Down “Summer Madness” by Kool & the Gang
In this episode of “From The Bottom,” Paul Thompson breaks down Kool & the Gang’s iconic “Summer Madness” groove from 1974, including Robert “Kool” Bell’s “magic” bass note, and what exactly is going on during those solos!
Nina DiGregorio and Brody Dolyniuk: Limelight
Nina DiGregorio is best known for pioneering the electric rock violin, but she’s also an accomplished bassist. DiGregorio teamed up with multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Brody Dolyniuk for this killer cover of Rush’s “Limelight.”
The Hives Return with “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons”
The Hives have just released “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons,” marking their first studio album in 11 years. The album features Johan Gustafsson on bass for the first time.
Learning Arpeggios On The Bass: G Major 2-5-1 Exercise For Major and Minor Triads On Bass
In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Ryan Madora guides us through practicing arpeggio shapes by playing through a very common chord progression. It’s the perfect warm-up exercise to play with a metronome and can even be shifted to other keys.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: “Anyhow” & “Statesboro Blues” (Live at Red Rocks)
Tedeschi Trucks Band took the stage at Red Rocks on July 29th, and cameras were rolling. Here’s the band, anchored by Brandon Boone, performing “Anyhow” and “Statesboro Blues.”
Moto Fukushima Releases Jaw-Dropping Solo Album, “Songs Belong To The Night”
House of Waters bassist Moto Fukushima has just returned with his second solo album. “Songs Belong to the Night” showcases his prowess and musicality on the six-string bass by making it the focus. In fact, it’s the only thing on the album.