Weekly Top 10: January 27 – February 2, 2024
Bass news from the 2024 NAMM show took over this week, with tons of views of our coverage so far.
Add to it a new “Keep It Groovy” lesson by Ryan Madora, some other bass goodness, and other news, and you have this week’s top 10 articles on No Treble.
1. NAMM 2024 Bass Gear: Day 2
Day two of the 2024 NAMM Show was packed, proving that the excitement for the event has not waned. We continued covering the floor aisle by aisle, finding the incredible and unique new offerings in the bass world.
2. NAMM 2024 Bass Gear: Day 3
NAMM rolled on for day three, and despite some tired legs, we fought through the crowded aisles to seek out the coolest new bass gear - and more. Here’s some of what we saw.
3. Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils 13 New Colors for StingRay Special
Ernie Ball Music Man is revamping the StingRay Special for 2024 with a whopping 13 new colorways. The lineup will include the same signature features from forty years ago.
4. Ibanez Adds New Multi-Scale SR’s for 2024
Ibanez’s 2024 offerings are being expanded to include the SRMS720 and SRMS725. The new models are a variation of their SR basses and employ multi-scale construction for even tension across all the strings.
5. EBS Announces the ClassicLine 212 Mini-Tower Bass Cabinet
EBS announced the ClassicLine 212 Mini-tower bass cabinet at the 2024 NAMM Show. The new cab is fitted with two 12-inch drivers in a compact enclosure. It is rated at 500 watts and is described as a perfect complement to the EBS Classic 500 head.
6. Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in January 2024
We were thrilled to see the Winter NAMM Show happen in January once again. And that means plenty of new gear coverage to kick off the new year. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass gear stories for the month on No Treble.
7. Bass of the Week: Ray Ramirez Tony Senatore Bass
Ray Ramirez is renowned for his take on the Baby Bass, but this week, we’re checking out an incredible custom build bass he made for Tony Senatore.
8. G3 – Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Bryan Beller: Crossroads (Live)
The G3 tour has officially kicked off, and we’re already starting to see footage. Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson are joined by Bryan Beller on the tour. Here they are performing “Crossroads” at the Rialto Theater in Tucson, AZ.
9. Learn The Bass Line To “Come As You Are” by Nirvana
In this new “Keep It Groovy” bass lesson, Ryan Madora digs into one of Nirvana’s biggest hits, “Come As You Are.” Learn some of the theory behind Krist Novoselic’s bass line, which is perfect for working on your pick technique.
10. Mercyful Fate Confirms New Bassist
Mercyful Fate recently announced they were splitting ways with Joey Vera. Fans had a clue as to their next bassist, and it turns out they were right. The Danish heavy metal band revealed their new master of the low-end is Becky Baldwin.
