Ron Carter Documentary Coming In October
Ron Carter shared a fantastic bit of news in his latest email blast. A new documentary film on the bass icon’s life and music is set to premiere on October 21st.
Bass of the Week: Schecter Guitars Corsair Bass
This week we’re taking a look at Schecter’s take on a thin hollow body. The Corsair comes in black or gold colors with cream multi-ply binding to drive home the old-school vibe.
David Ellefson Announces New Project With Jeff Scott Soto
David Ellefson appears to be one of the hardest working bassists in rock and metal. He’s unveiled two new projects in the past year, and now he’s unveiled a third. The former Megadeth bassist has teamed up with Jeff Scott Soto to release an album.
Fodera Guitars Unveils the Monarch 5 Standard Bass
Fodera has once again expanded their Standard series. The Monarch 5 Standard is described as blending aesthetics, playability, and reliability with a different tonal palette from the line.
Krantz/Carlock/Lefebvre Announce September Tour
The unreal improvisational trio of Wayne Krantz, Keith Carlock, and Tim Lefebvre will be at it again with a U.S. tour in September. The trio’s slogan for the outing is “Outrageous Times Require Outrageous Acts.”
Eric Avery Appears to Rejoin Jane’s Addiction
Jane’s Addiction has a surprise for you, or maybe two. The band is apparently working on new music after they posted a recent clip from the studio. That clip included former member Eric Avery tearing it up on the bass.
Neil Swainson Returns With “Fire In The West”
Neil Swainson has returned with a new quintet album called “Fire In The West,” which marks his first album as a leader since 1987. The bassist created a great band for the 10-song collection and says the chemistry was evident.
Orange Amplification Revamps the O Bass
Orange Amplification has updated their O Bass for 2022. Originally launched in 2015, the bass retains all of its same mojo with improved characteristics.
Bass Player Magazine Ends Print, Goes Fully Online
After 32 years, Bass Player Magazine has announced the end of its print edition. The end of an era comes not as a result of readership or quality but the rising costs around the world.
Free The Tone Introduces the Integrated Gate Pedal
Free The Tone has introduced the Integrated Gate, a noise suppressor pedal that has Noise Reduction and Noise Gate modes.
David John Levy: Bass Playthrough of Unprocessed’s “Orange Grove”
Today we’re excited to feature a monster playthrough by bassist David John Levy of Unprocessed. The German prog band’s new album “Gold” was released today, which features the song “Orange Grove.”
Soften The Glare, Featuring Ryan Martinie, Releases New EP
Soften the Glare has just released their second EP, appropriately called “Soften the Glare II.” The three-song collection sees the trio, anchored by Mudvayne’s Ryan Martinie, brought on Jamie King to produce the effort.