Archive for August 2023 - Page 7
Bass of the Week: Upton Bass “Kirchner” Bohemian Hybrid Deluxe
On a recent tour of Michigan, I was lucky enough to meet up with Todd Kirchner of the bluegrass band Full Cord. He happily showed me his bass, which is a spec’d out Bohemian model from Upton Bass.
Ellen Alaverdyan: Darling Dear
Ellen Alaverdyan is back with another cover, and like all of her previous ones, her skills and enthusiasm are on full display. Here she is taking on “Darling Dear” in dedication to James Jamerson.
Mammoth WVH Returns with “Mammoth II”
Wolfgang Van Halen has unleashed the second album from his solo project, Mammoth WVH. The aptly titled “Mammoth II” sees the multi-instrumentalist expanding on the sound he created for his debut.
Eminence Introduces 15-inch CannaBass Speaker
Eminence has added a second model to their CannaBass line of speakers for bass guitars. As part of the series, the new speaker utilizes “cutting-edge speaker technology, a hemp dust cap, and a proprietary CBD coating.”
Evan Marien x Dana Hawkins: Bouncin’ (Live at Nublu 2023)
The dynamic duo of Evan Marien and Dana Hawkins is back with a new video. Filmed live at Nublu 151 in NYC on July 24, 2023, here’s their performance of Marien’s “Bouncin’.”
Weekly Top 10: July 29 – August 4, 2023
Time to take a look at what’s been trending in the world of bass this week. Here is your weekly top 10 list of reader favorite stories, including a bonus top 10 list inside.
Electro-Harmonix Launches Pico POG Octave Pedal
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Pico POG, which marks the smallest and most powerful in their POG series. The Polyphonic Octave Generator offers octave up and down sounds in a compact stompbox.
Zander Zon: How to Double Your Strumming Speed on Bass
Zander Zon is back with another bass instruction video, breaking down one of the facets of his solo bass techniques. Here’s a great lesson on doubling your strumming speed on the bass.
HeadCat Reissues to Include Previously Unreleased Lemmy Recordings
The late, great Lemmy Kilmister was a rock and roll icon through and through, but he also had a deep love for rockabilly. Now, BMG is reissuing several pieces of Headcat’s recorded output.
Mission Engineering and Fender Team Up To Revive Sunn Amplifiers
After decades of darkness, the Sunn will rise again. Mission Engineering and Fender have teamed up to announce the return of Sunn Amplifiers, a brand from the ’60s and ’70s.
Julia Hofer: “Spirits In The Material World” Bass Playalong and Transcription
In this episode of "Best of Bass Lines," Julia Hofer breaks down Sting’s incredible bass line on The Police’s “Spirits In The Material World” before playing along with the notation.
Hannah Marks Announces Debut Album, “Outsider, Outlier”
Bassist Hannah Marks has announced her debut album, “Outsider, Outlier,” which will be released on October 20th. The album combines her early alt-rock influences with her jazz training for a blend of sounds and genres.