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Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Managing Editor

Kevin joined No Treble in 2009 as a contributor and later became the Managing Editor. Kevin is a true bass enthusiast and activist. In addition to writing for No Treble, he is Jazz Division Head for the Bass Coalition, which seeks to foster community and education through promoting local bass events including workshops, performances, and other events. He’s also a freelance bassist and teacher in the Northern Virginia area. Though his performances revolve around jazz, Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between.

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Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton’s Aged Basses, Tony Levin, Mondell & More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton’s Aged Basses, Tony Levin, Mondell & More

Harley Benton’s Aged Series, a stunning Mondell short-scale, Tony Levin and more lead No Treble’s most-read bass stories for Aug. 1-7.

Jukka Haavisto Blends Fretless Bass and Finnish Tradition on “Juniper Path”
New Albums

Jukka Haavisto Blends Fretless Bass and Finnish Tradition on “Juniper Path”

Jukka Haavisto and Löyly Syndicate will release “Juniper Path,” an album blending Finnish melodic traditions, Nordic jazz and fusion, on October 16.

Eastwood Expands Its Mark Sandman Tribute Bass to Four Strings
Basses

Eastwood Expands Its Mark Sandman Tribute Bass to Four Strings

Eastwood Guitars expands its Mark Sandman-inspired lineup with the Sandman Deluxe 4-String, featuring a scroll body, dual pickups, and 34-inch scale.

Bubby Lewis Puts You in the Band on “Loops, Vol. 1”
New Albums

Bubby Lewis Puts You in the Band on “Loops, Vol. 1”

Bubby Lewis returns as Peanut Butter Man with "Loops, Vol. 1", pairing five original tracks with extended play-along versions made for bassists to explore.

Neal Miner’s New Book Puts the Bass in the Spotlight
Sheet Music & Instruction

Neal Miner’s New Book Puts the Bass in the Spotlight

Jazz bassist Neal Miner has released “Jazz Melodies Just For Bass,” featuring eleven original compositions, play-alongs, and a video masterclass.

Want to Join Pestilence? The Metal Veterans Are Looking for a New Bassist
News

Want to Join Pestilence? The Metal Veterans Are Looking for a New Bassist

Pestilence is searching for a Europe-based bassist with strong technique, touring experience, and command of five- or six-string fingerstyle playing skills.

Baboomin Q-River Air Packs Big Versatility Into a Lightweight Headless Bass
Basses

Baboomin Q-River Air Packs Big Versatility Into a Lightweight Headless Bass

Baboomin’s Q-River Air is a lightweight headless bass offered in Standard and Pro models, with four- and five-string configurations.

David Sutkin Launches “Resonance” Documentary Series with Stuart Spector
News

David Sutkin Launches “Resonance” Documentary Series with Stuart Spector

David Sutkin launches Resonance, a documentary series exploring bass builders and instrument craftsmanship, beginning with legendary luthier Stuart Spector.

Glenn Hughes Retires From Touring Ahead of Open-Heart Surgery
News

Glenn Hughes Retires From Touring Ahead of Open-Heart Surgery

Glenn Hughes is retiring from touring and live performances indefinitely as he prepares to undergo another open-heart surgery on his doctor’s advice this year.

BEAT Announces Final North American Tour With Terry Bozzio on Drums
Concerts & Tours

BEAT Announces Final North American Tour With Terry Bozzio on Drums

Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, and Steve Vai will bring BEAT back for a final North American tour with Terry Bozzio taking over on drums.

Chase Bliss Audio Gets Weird with the Bad Mood
Pedals & Effects

Chase Bliss Audio Gets Weird with the Bad Mood

Chase Bliss Audio has unveiled the Bad Mood, a two-channel stereo pedal combining micro-loops, modulation, interactive effects, and MIDI control.

Mondell’s Single Cut Short Scale Bass Is Packed With Handmade Details
Bass of the Week

Mondell’s Single Cut Short Scale Bass Is Packed With Handmade Details

Rob Mondell’s Single Cut Short Scale Bass pairs a chambered mahogany body with flame maple, checkerboard binding, abalone purfling, and vintage style.