Archive for August 2024 - Page 5

In this lesson, we’ll explore ways to add some rhythmic panache to our walking bass lines. One great way to do that is with dead notes!

Steve Bailey shared this on Berklee Bass Department’s Facebook group from the 1996 NAMM show. Steve put on quite a performance at the Aria booth!

ISP Technologies has introduced two new noise reduction pedals, the Decimator X and the Decimator X G-String. Each is designed with “fast response times, versatile routing options, and durable construction.” They build upon the company’s previous Decimator series by utilizing new circuitry.

Phil Jones Bass has added to their best-selling Double Four combo amp with the Double Four Plus. Aka the BG-80, the 90-watt single-channel bass combo amp features two four-inch speakers and a three-band EQ.

Victor’s Places shared this excellent video of pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Dave Weckl in a live session in Berlin. So great to see these cats at work!

Touring can have plenty of highs and lows, which is something You Bred Raptors? bassist Peat Rains knows all too well. He’s back with a new tour diary for 2024.

Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp just wrapped up a weekend of incredible bass clinics, masterclasses, and performances. No Treble’s Corey and Isaac were on the scene to cover the show and the Philadelphia Bass Gear Expo, where Corey fell in love with the Ibanez SRD905F fretless bass.

Cory Wong visited Fender Japan for their “Sessions” series, and put on quite a show. The band was joined by guitarist Rei and played “Flyers Direct,” “Team Sports,” “Airplane Mode,” “Blue Bird,” “Gumshü,” and “Lunch Time.”

Earthquaker Devices has introduced Silos, which they call a “multi-generational time reflection device.” The pedal offers three delay modes – Digital, Analog, and Tape – each offering up to one second of delay time.

Here’s your weekly roundup of the top stories on No Treble, including gear, tour news, new music, our “Tips and Inspiration from 14 Bass Greats,” and more.

Vulfpeck dropped their entire concert from France. Enjoy 1 hour and 48 minutes of Joe Dart and the gang.

Hans Zimmer has written some epic film music, including some epic bass parts. The composer has announced a North American tour that will feature Juan Garcia-Herreros (aka Snow Owl) filling out the low end.