James LoMenzo to Replace Billy Sheehan for Ramones Benefit Concert
Black Label Society / Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo will replace Billy Sheehan for the upcoming benefit concert for the newly created Marky Ramone Drum Scholarship. Sheehan has had to pull out of the event due to commitments in Europe. “I’m a real big fan of the Ramones, and this was unexpected,” Sheehan said “Good luck on this amazing concert!” The...
The Beatles: Hey Bulldog (Isolated Bass)
Here’s Paul McCartney‘s bass track on “Hey Bulldog”, in all its glory. This track was taken from the “Yellow Submarine” DVD.
Rewind: Primus Rocks JKL, John Myung Reacts to Greatest Title, Top New Releases, Gear, Videos and Columns
Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of September 26 – October 2, 2010. Video: Primus: Tommy The Cat on Jimmy Kimmel Live Player News: Dream Theater’s John Myung on Band’s Future and “Greatest Bassist” Title New Release: Tony Grey: Unknown Angels Player Spotlight: Skip Taylor New Release: Rush: 2112 &...
Victor Wooten: Groove Workshop
Here’s a great video clip from Victor Wooten‘s Groove Workshop, with teaching and playing in only the way Victor can. Victor is joined by Anthony Wellington in the clip.
Bass Day UK to Feature Stu Hamm, Victor Bailey and Billy Sheehan
One week from today, Bass Day UK kicks off in Manchester, England. The event includes concerts, clinics, workshops and exhibits from leading brands and luthiers. Bass Day UK Line Up: Victor Bailey: Performance / Master-Class / Q&A Billy Sheehan: Performance / Master-Class / Q&A Stu Hamm: Performance / Master-Class / Q&A Paul Balmer and Mo Foster: a workshop session on...
Joe Satriani: New Album and Tour with Mermen Bassist Allen Whitman
Rock guitarist Joe Satriani is releasing his 14th solo album, Black Swans & Wormhole Wizards next week, with Mermen bassist Allen Whitman holding down the low end. “[Allen] has such a unique style, he’s a very creative rock and groove-oriented player,” Satriani shares. The album, out October 5th, will be supported by a UK tour starting October 17th, with Whitman...
Dexterity Exercises for the Electric Bass
Robert Chiarelli has authored a new method for electric bass. Dexterity Exercises for the Electric Bass is a 120 page book covering over 100 exercises to help break through technical limitations and build strength, flexibility, gain position shifting skills, endurance and technical mastery of the instrument. Each exercise is documented in both standard notation and tab and offers information on...
Reader Spotlight: Skip Taylor
Meet Skip Taylor, a bassist from Slidell, Louisiana, and our player in the spotlight for September 28, 2010. Bio: Skip Taylor is a seasoned bass player, producer and writer with a impressive list of accomplishments. Being from the South, I played a lot of southern rock and funk. A student of Larry Graham and Bootsy, I established my own band...
Stuart Clayton Releases Solo Arrangements for Electric Bass
Stuart Clayton has released his latest bass method book, Solo Arrangements for Electric Bass. The book includes a selection of solo arrangements for a variety of popular songs, including the theme from The Simpsons, made famous by Clayton in one of the most popular videos ever featured on No Treble. Each arrangement includes a full breakdown of the various techniques...
Rewind: 13 Year Old Bassist, Metallica EP, Practice Routines, Top Gear, Videos and More
Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of September 19 – 25, 2010. Video: Pipoquinha, 13 Year Old Bassist Performs “Rei Arthur” New Release: Metallica Releases “Six Feet Down Under” EP Ask Damian Erskine: Practice Routines Lessons: Stu Hamm Releases “Fretboard Fitness” Instructional Video Lessons Gear Watch: Tascam GB-10 Trainer/Recorder Player...
Gear Watch: New DR Strings K3 Coated Technology
DR Strings has just announced their latest string coating technology, K3. The patent pending string technology is now available on DR’s line of coated bass strings. DR says the K3 coating will last “at least 9 times longer (by documented factory tests) than previous DR coatings. The new, durable K3 coating will not strip away, peel or come off under...
Primus: Tommy The Cat on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Primus made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel live last week. Here’s Les Claypool and company performing “Tommy the Cat” on the show.








