In Memoriam: Palle Danielsson
Another jazz bass giant has left us with the passing of Palle Danielsson. He is perhaps best known for his stint as a member of Keith Jarrett’s “European Quartet.”
Spector Launches Doug Wimbish USA Signature Basses
At NAMM this year, we got a sneak peek of Doug Wimbish’s signature basses from the Spector USA Custom Shop. Now, the DW-4 and DW-5 have been officially launched.
Alberto Rigoni Announces Signature Bass by Gaetano Costanzo
Alberto Rigoni has teamed up with luthier Gaetano Costanzo to create a signature bass called the VPR5. Handmade in Italy, the bass is a five-string with 30 frets and a Seymour Duncan MM-style pickup.
Broughton Audio Introduces the Fliptop Preamp Pedal
Broughton Audio has introduced the Fliptop, a pedal that combines the magic of the B15 amplifier with a more portable unit. The JFET preamp is modeled after the iconic amp, with gain staging and EQ sections that give the feel and response of a vintage tube amp.
Orlando le Fleming & Romantic Funk: Don’t Dwell On It
Orlando le Fleming has a new album coming out on June 21st with his band Romantic Funk called “Wandering Talk.” The bass guru has shared a studio video for the first single that has us excited for the rest of the record.
Jason Momoa Auctioning Carl Thompson and Pachyderm Basses For Charity
Actor and bassist Jason Momoa has a knack for collecting incredible instruments. On his show On the Roam, he visited craftsmen of all sorts, including instrument makers. He’s now offering a selection of instruments from the show in an auction to raise money.
Soften the Glare Returns with “EP III”
Soften the Glare, featuring Mudvayne bassist Ryan Martinie, has just released their third EP, aptly entitled “EP III.” The three-song collection sees Martinie, guitarist Bon Lozaga, and drummer Mitch Hull continuing their progressive songwriting with unique compositions and soundscapes.
John Ferrara and Mono Means One Release Debut Album
John Ferrara’s newest project, Mono Means One, has just released its debut album, entitled “Listless Playthings of Enormous Forces.”
Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils 2024 DarkRay Collection
Music Man has revamped the DarkRay for 2024 with two new finishes for both the four- and five-string models. The bass, crafted in partnership with Darkglass Electronics, will come in Dark Rainbow and Gold Bar colorways.
Bass of the Week: Valenti Basses T21-P4
Luthier Nino Valenti recently shared one of his builds in the No Treble Facebook group, and it got a lot of attention. Valenti’s T21-P4 is his take on the timeless P-bass style. It features a traditional full-sized P body with a rounder 1/2-inch body edge radius.
Paul Bryan Explores Space with “Western Electric”
Grammy-winning bassist Paul Bryan has a wide musical palette that allows him to play in just about any situation. Now he’s expanded his palette even further with a new solo album called “Western Electric.”
Wee Thunder Amps Introduces Blood Orange Tube-Driven Preamp Pedal
Canada’s Wee Thunder Amps has unveiled the Blood Orange, a preamp pedal featuring a 12AX7 tube and a three-band EQ. The circuit is based on a classic Orange bass amp.