Archive for 2024 - Page 11

Ron Carter shares his deep insights into music and humanity in his new book, "Ron Carter: The Smithsonian Interview."

Ernie Ball Music Man has refreshed the John Myung Artist Series Bongo 6 bass with two new finishes: Midnight Blue and Sunset Orange. The six-string bass, exclusive to the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault, was designed by the player himself and originally introduced in 2020.

Will Lee and Chad Smith joined the The Buddy Rich Big Band for this performance of "Hocus Pocus."

Meet Don Marcotte, a bassist from Alberta who has enjoyed many years of music. We love his “superhero” answer. Don is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story…

This week, we’re checking out a wicked Vampyre NT bass from the Warwick Custom Shop. The bass’s instantly recognizable body shape was crafted from a swamp ash body with a one-inch AAA quilted maple top. Finished in a satin Midnight Blue, the axe has a dark and mysterious aura.

Ralf Gauck got to try out the new Marleaux Spock bass guitar and sent us this video to showcase it. Recorded with two room mics, here’s his solo bass take on The Beatles’ “Yesterday.”

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for moe. The band has announced their 14th studio album, “Circle of Giants,” on January 31st. They’ve also announced a tour to coincide with the release, marking the group’s 35th anniversary.

KLOS Guitars launched their first bass back in 2021 with the Apollo. Now, the company has expanded its low-end lineup with the Apollo Custom lineup. The series features a wooden body with a carbon fiber neck in four-, five-, and six-string models.

Gilad Ephrat sent us the second video from his duet album "Bassolin." Joined by mandolinist Shmuel Elbaz, the duet perform "Desert Land."

This week’s top 10 reader-favorite articles includes plenty of gear, a video by a band of Oompa Loompas, our interview with the legendary Avery Sharpe, and new music.

HeadRush has expanded its line of products with three new tools for bassists and guitarists: the Flex Prime multi-effects processor, FRFR Go portable amplifier, and the ReValver Amp Cloner.

Snarky Puppy is dropping "We Like It Here (Remixed + Remastered + Reimagined)" on December 6, 2024, and they’re giving us a taste for what’s to come.