Archive for 2025 - Page 90

Discover the latest bass gear releases and key announcements from NAMM 2025. No Treble covers the most important bass news, product launches, and industry highlights all in one place.

Fleetwood Mac’s "The Chain" features one of the most iconic bass lines in rock history. Discover how John McVie’s legendary fretless bass, unique playing style, and the song’s rich harmonic structure came together to create a timeless classic that continues to inspire bassists today.

Charles Meeks' bass hits hard in this classic 1979 live performance of Chuck Mangione's "Feels So Good." Watch the band in top form as they deliver an unforgettable rendition of the pop-jazz hit.

Walrus Audio has expanded its Canvas pedal lineup with the new Canvas Rehearsal, a versatile tool designed for silent practice. Featuring a built-in metronome, headphone amp, and Bluetooth connectivity, it allows musicians to fine-tune their playing with ease. With multiple input options and an OLED display, it offers convenient control for any practice setup.

Sterling By Music Man introduces the iconic Bongo bass to its affordable lineup for the first time, offering a budget-friendly alternative to the classic Ernie Ball Music Man version. Unveiled at NAMM 2025, the new models bring the signature modern design and powerful tone at a fraction of the price.

Lee Ritenour's "Rio Funk" is a jazz-fusion classic, and this 2008 live performance featuring bass virtuoso Melvin Davis, drummer Will Kennedy, and keyboardist Patrice Rushen is packed with groove and energy.

A new documentary, “Stanley Clarke: Forever,” offers an intimate look at the legendary bassist’s career, his influence on jazz fusion, and the making of his latest album, “Last Train to Sanity.” Now streaming, the film features interviews with Marcus Miller and showcases Clarke’s 4EVER band.

The Brooks 1.2 is an upgraded short-scale bass inspired by the original Brooks 1, featuring a chambered mahogany body, flamed maple top, and powerful Artec humbuckers. With a nod to classic designs and modern upgrades, this bass delivers versatile tones and stunning aesthetics.

Hear Jaco Pastorius' legendary "Slang" bass solo from Weather Report's 1980 Pittsburgh show—featuring rare audio and masterful technique.

Mac Miller's long-awaited posthumous album "Balloonerism" is finally here, featuring standout bass work from Thundercat on several tracks. The album, recorded in 2013, is now available alongside an accompanying short film.

Catch up on the biggest bass stories from January 11-17, 2025, including exciting NAMM news, Mike Stern’s reflections on Jaco Pastorius, and Ryan Madora’s groove-filled lesson inspired by Duck Dunn. Don’t miss this week’s top 10!

MonoNeon teams up with Marcus King and Chris Dave for an unforgettable live performance of “Hot Cheetos” at the Blue Note in NYC. Watch the dynamic trio bring the heat with solos and genre-bending grooves in this must-see clip.