Archive for 2024

In this lesson, we’ll explore the world of Soul and R&B bass lines and how major triads are used to create memorable parts. Bass players, including Duck Dunn, David Hood and more have used this approach to write iconic bass lines for songs we know and love.

Robyn Adele Anderson records some unique covers, and this recent one is a Latin cover of Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love.”

Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington has returned with his fifth studio album, “Fearless Movement,” with Thundercat, Miles Mosley, and Ben Williams on bass.

Cosmodio Instruments is a new pedal and electronic instrument manufacturer that just launched its first product: the Pet Yeti distortion/fuzz pedal. The all-analog device can produce a wide variety of distortion sounds.

Leland Sklar’s YouTube channel has so much incredible content. Last week, he posted this video, sharing some personal stories and then playing along to James Taylor’s “Mexico.”

Primus faced a dilemma last week at the Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas. The band’s gear was stranded in a snowstorm. Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde didn’t think twice – they ran to the nearest guitar shop and bought a pair of matching Fender instruments. Now, they’re auctioning the Fender guitars to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

King’s X bassist and vocalist dUg Pinnick is renowned for his huge tone. That comes partly from his instruments, including this 12-string artist model bass from Schecter.

Zander Zon posted another “Bass Battle” video with Charles Berthoud, and this is a short, but wild ride. The video includes a “tapping round,” a “fingerstyle round,” and a “pick round.”

If you’re a classic thrash metal fan, get ready to mark your calendar. Testament and Kreator have teamed up for another leg of the Klash of the Titans tour.

Great Eastern FX has announced the XO Variable Crossover pedal that, although designed for both guitar and bass, will be especially notable for bassists.

If you are a bass player who struggles with finding the key or hearing the right keys of the song, this video by Jermaine Morgan is for you. Here are a few tips on how he’s developed his ear.

Bass gear dominated this week’s reader-favorite list on No Treble. Add a great video of Felix Pastorius, Ryan’s latest “Keep It Groovy” lesson, our latest Groove episode (with Mark Egan), and Deep Purple news, and you have this week’s top 10.