Weekly Top 10: March 23-29, 2024
It’s time for your weekly round-up of the top 10 reader favorites of the week on No Treble.
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1. Trickfish Amplification Now Shipping New Bass Pedal Line
Trickfish Amplification’s booth at NAMM this year was buzzing due to a new amp and a new range of pedals. Now we have the full scoop of the stompbox lineup, which includes the VCA Compressor, the Overdrive Preamp, External Preamp (EPA), and the Signal Filter.
2. Mohini Dey’s 9 Essential Bass Pedals
Rick Beato interviewed Mohini Dey, and this segment is all about pedals. Mohini breaks down her each pedal, how it works, and how they contribute to her sound.
3. Bass of the Week: Rischke Guitars 332 “Brilliant”
Bass Upfront’s David Sutkin has an astounding bass collection. We’ve taken a look at two of his Stradi basses before, but he’s just shared his latest addition to the lot. The Rischke Guitars 332 “Brilliant” is the first one to land in the U.S.
4. Lollar Introduces Hum-Cancelling DC J-Bass Pickups
Lollar Pickups has introduced a new set called the DC J-Bass, which they describe as a “dual coil twist on the well-known and well-loved Jazz Bass pickup design.” The new design is hum-canceling while also offering a hotter and fuller-bodied Jazz Bass sound.
5. Ricky Phillips Leaves Styx
After serving as its bassist for 21 years, Ricky Phillips has left Styx. He shared the news on Facebook, stating that after a long career it was time to take a breather.
6. Playing The 8 Bar Blues: “Key To The Highway”
This lesson focuses on one of the most popular eight-bar blues tunes, “Key To The Highway.” It features a shuffle feel, much like the version from Derek & The Dominos.
7. Wonder Women: Kristen Pfaff – Part 2
Last year, I wrote a column to give Kristen Pfaff the recognition she deserved. Little did I know that delving into her story would lead me to finding a work in progress: a collaboration between author Guy Mankowski and Jason Pfaff.
8. Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer Release “But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody?”
Nearly a decade ago, one of the most epic bass duos of all time came into existence. Now, Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer have released a monumental album humorously titled “But Who’s Gonna Play The Melody?”
9. Stone Temple Pilots and Live Team Up for Jubilee Tour
1994 was a great year for rock. Some of the most iconic and influential albums were released that year, including “Purple” from the Stone Temple Pilots and “Throwing Copper” by Live. Now, the two bands are teaming up for a tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark records.
10. Colin Greenwood Announces New Radiohead Book
Colin Greenwood of Radiohead has announced a new book of photography documenting the band between 2003 and 2016. “How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead” gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the highly influential band.
