TWA Introduces the Krytical Mass Pedal
TWA has released the Krytical Mass, a reactive octave fuzz that pays homage to the vintage Maestro Bass Brassmaster. Using a unique set of EQ and voltage manipulation controls, the new pedal captures its predecessor’s “aggressive yet warm & organic edge.”
Christian Fabian Gets Funky on “Hip to the Skip”
Christian Fabian has returned with a new trio album called “Hip to the Skip.” Fabian plays a variety of styles (he swings hard in the Lionel Hampton Big Band), but for this outing he opted to explore funk and fusion jazz.
Spector Introduces “High Performance” NS Ethos and NS Dimension Basses
Spector has added onto their NS Ethos and NS Dimension lines with the HP, or “High-Performance”, Series. The new models take Spector’s NS neck-through design and fit them with EMG DC pickups, a Darkglass Tone Capsule preamp, and illuminating side dots.
Marvin Gaye Reissue Features Previously Unreleased Jamerson and Felder Bass Lines
Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” turns 50 this year. Now, a new deluxe edition of the album has been packaged with an additional 33 bonus tracks, including 18 previously unreleased.
Aguilar Amplification Unveils the SL 110 Bass Cabinet
Aguilar Amplification has expanded its Super Lightweight series with the new SL 110 speaker cabinet. Weighing in at 23 pounds, it marks the most compact cabinet in the company’s lineup.
In Memoriam: Richard Davis
It’s a sad day in the world as bass legend and racial justice activist Richard Davis has passed away. He was 93 years old. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Persia Davis.
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade: “Pigs” Live
Les Claypool reunited his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for a tour this year. Each night featured the group performing the Pink Floyd masterpiece “Animals” in its entirety. Claypool just released a pro-shot recording of the song “Pigs,” recorded in Denver.
Marleaux Tiefgang Bass Camp Returns for 2023
Marleaux Bass Guitars has announced the return of their Tiefgang Bass Camp. The annual event, which has been on hold since the pandemic started, will take place from September 15th through the 17th.
Job For A Cowboy Release New Song, Announce New Album
Metalheads rejoice! Job For A Cowboy ended their nearly decade-long hiatus with a new single. Of course, the new song has an insane bass line rendered by Nick Schendzielos.
Stuart Clayton Publishes “Stuart Hamm – Hold Fast Bass Transcriptions”
In 2016, Stuart Clayton of Bassline Publishing released a full transcription book for Stuart Hamm’s solo album, “The Book of Lies.” Now he’s done it again with a note-for-note book on “Hold Fast,” which Hamm dropped earlier this year.
Bass of the Week: Biarnel Liuteria Fiorano 32”
Italy’s Biarnel Liuteria introduced a new bass this summer called the Fiorano 32” which they describe as “classic design [with] advanced solutions.” The 32-inch scale bass weighs a mere 5.9 pounds.
In Memoriam: Bill Bartolini
Another music industry titan has left us with the passing of Bill Bartolini. The pickup and electronics pioneer was 84 years old.