The Beatles’ First U.S. Concert, New Gear & More: This Week’s Top Bass Stories
In this week’s Top 10 roundup on No Treble, we’ve got it all: killer performances, fresh gear, and a lesson on why you should learn to use a pick.
The most-read article was vintage footage of The Beatles, live from their first U.S. concert in 1964. Paul McCartney and the rest of the Fab Four performed for 8,000 rabid fans at the Washington Coliseum with a set list that ran from “Roll Over Beethoven” to “Twist and Shout.” “McCartney’s tone is punchy, the band is raw, and the whole thing feels like it could fly off the rails at any moment,” Jody points out.
Next up we had our bass of the week. The Daddy Mojo Rosetta Archtop Bass sports a short-scale design with an interesting adjustable neck system based on the Stauffer Romantic parlor neck joint. Other awesome features include a figured walnut body, Novak H22 Gold Foil pickups, and cool fretboard inlays.
In the way of new gear, Grestch launched the Electromatic CVT Bass Double-Cut and DR Strings unveiled the Black Dragon multi-scale string set. If you need a music fix, don’t miss the videos from Hadrien Feraud, Charles Berthoud, and Paul Jackson.
Scroll on for all that and more of the top bass stories of the week.
1. Newly Released Footage of the Beatles’ First U.S. Concert Captures Beatlemania in Full Swing
2. Bass of the Week: Daddy Mojo Rosetta Archtop Bass with Adjustable Neck and Short-Scale Design
3. Affordable Retro: Gretsch Launches Electromatic CVT Bass Double-Cut in 32″ Scale
4. Why Every Bassist Should Learn Pick Playing: A Heavy Groove Lesson in A Minor
5. Watch: Hadrien Feraud and Fusion Trio Reimagine The Police Live on SBL
6. New from DR Strings: Black Dragon Multi-Scale Bass Strings with Coated Wrap
7. Can Charles Berthoud Conquer the Hardest Metal Bass Line Ever?
8. Funk on the Airwaves: Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters’ 1975 Midnight Special Set
9. Megadeth Announce Final Album and Farewell Tour, Closing a Chapter in Metal Bass History
10. How John Ferrara Found a New Voice in “A Catalyst for Change”
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
