Weekly Top 10: December 2-8, 2023
Time to wrap up another week with the best of the best from the world of bass.
This week, No Treble reader favorites include new gear, new music from Geddy Lee, Peter Gabriel, and Khruangbin, our latest Groove episode, “Keep It Groovy” lesson, and more.
Thanks for being here!
1. Harley Benton Introduces Do-It-Yourself MB Style Kit Bass
Harley Benton has introduced a new DIY kit for players who want to build their own bass. The Bass Guitar Kit MB-Style comes with everything you need to assemble your own MB bass.
2. Bass of the Week: Odieng Orfeo H5 Headless Bass
This week we’re checking out the Orfeo H5 from Indonesia’s Odieng. The headless bass has a jaw-dropping top made from Grupel Burl, which comes from a tree native to Indonesia.
3. Zander Zon: Time (Hans Zimmer)
Zander Zon is back with another incredible solo bass performance, and he’s changing things up a bit this time. Enjoy his take on Hans Zimmer’s “Time.”
4. Peter Gabriel Releases “i/o” with Tony Levin on Bass
At long last, Peter Gabriel’s “i/o” is available. A decade in the making, Gabriel has been drip-feeding fans new singles during full moons.
5. Learn The Bass Line to “Pusherman” by Curtis Mayfield
In this episode of “Keep It Groovy,” Ryan Madora digs into the bass line to “Pusherman” by Curtis Mayfield. From the supremely funky “Superfly” record, Joseph “Lucky” Scott’s groove is absolute perfection.
6. Geddy Lee’s “Lost Demos” Now Streaming
It’s a been a big month for Geddy Lee. In addition to his new memoir and docu-series, Lee has released two new solo songs. “The Lost Demos” is includes songs written during the sessions for his 2000 solo debut, “My Favorite Headache.”
7. Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in November 2023
As we start the last month of 2023, we’re looking back at the top bass gear stories for November. Here are the top 10 reader favorite bass gear stories for the month.
8. Zakk Sabbath, Featuring Blasko, Announce Double Album Ahead of Tour
Zakk Wylde’s Black Sabbath tribute trio, Zakk Sabbath, is about to hit the road for two months and has just revealed their next album, “Doomed Forever Forever Doomed.”
9. Groove – Episode #108: Shaun Cooper
Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday is as a formidable figure, with his bass lines etching deep grooves in the landscape of punk rock music. He’s our guest for the December episode of the Groove Podcast.
10. Khruangbin Wraps Up Live Album Series with “Live at Sydney Opera House”
Khruangbin wrapped up their 2023 live series of albums with an epic double LP called “Live at Sydney Opera House.” The band, fronted by bassist/vocalist Laura Lee Ochoa, sold out the iconic Australian venue in November 2022 and delivered a monstrous performance.
