Weekly Top 10: June 22-28, 2024
This week’s top 10 list is loaded with bass goodness. This week’s reader favorites include new bass gear, Remco Hendriks’s latest bass (and video), new music from Bootsy Collins, Lake Street Dive, and Krist Novoselic, our Wonder Women video interview with Becky Baldwin, and more.
1. Solar Guitars Introduces the Type E Bass
Ola Englund’s Solar Guitars has so far only had one bass style, but they’ve just fixed that the introduction of the Type E Bass. Available in four or five-string versions, they call the new axe “the most brutal bass ever crafted.”
2. Remco Hendriks: Stradi Bass Jam
Remco Hendriks got a new Stradi bass, and he’s clearly digging it. Plus, he’s giving us a first-hand look with this new video.
3. Kala Updates the California U-Bass for 2024
A decade after its introduction, Kala’s California U-Bass is getting a facelift. The solid-body, ukulele-sized bass has been updated to a “more adjustable version of the instrument that maintains its stylistic and tonal integrity.”
4. Bass of the Week: GV Guitars Jules Black Hole
GV Guitars has a cool bass model called the Jules, which has a cool and funky body shape. They also built one for a customer called the Jules Black Hole, which has a killer black sparkle finish and some cool features.
5. Joe Hubbard Publishes “Intense Bass Warm-Up Guide”
Get ready to work up a sweat, because Joe Hubbard has launched a new instructional book. “Intense Bass Warm-Up Guide” aims to help elevate your technique while getting you ready for the gig.
6. Bootsy Collins Announces New Album
Bootsy Collins has announced a new solo album. “Album of the Year #1 Funkateer” will mark the funk legend’s 23rd studio record.
7. Lake Street Dive Returns with “Good Together”
Lake Street Dive has released their new album, “Good Together,” which expands on their sound as each member contributed to the music in its earliest stages. They gathered in drummer Mike Calabrese’s Vermont home to work together from the beginning.
8. Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 3
Welcome to the final chapter of our Wonder Women interview series with Becky Baldwin. Becky discusses her recent Mercyful Fate tour, explores her evolution as a musician, uncovers the intriguing story behind her main bass, and much more!
9. Krist Novoselic Launches New Band
Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has had several projects over the years, and now he’s unveiled a new one. His new group, Bona Fide Band, features himself on bass with Screaming Trees drummer Mark Pickerel, vocalists Jillian Raye and Jennifer Johnson, and guitarist Kathy Moore.
10. Tim Lefebvre, Nate Smith, and Jason Lindner Announce Fall Tour Dates
Whenever Tim Lefebvre, Nate Smith, and Jason Lindner get together, it’s magic. The experimental trio’s sonic explorations are pushing the envelope of improvised music. That’s why you’d better be sure to catch them on their upcoming tour.
Corey Brown is the founder of No Treble and serves in an advisory role. He’s also Head of Editorial at Muse Group. Learn more about Corey on his website and LinkedIn.
