Spector Adds New Colors To NS Dimension Series
Spector’s NS Dimension Bass Series has gotten a refresh with new color options. The basses now come in Black & Blue and Inferno Red, which have high gloss finishes.
Violent Femmes Announce Fall Tour Dates
Violent Femmes have unveiled a new set of tour dates for the fall that will focus on the Midwest and East Coast. The band, featuring the acoustic bass stylings of Brian Ritchie, will kick things off on October 2nd.
Bass of the Week: Egilegor Basses Bidai Multi-Scale 7-String
This week we’re taking a look at a less-than-traditional design with this Egilegor Basses Bidai, with its wide 7-string neck headless multi-scale design.
Esperanza Spalding Shares 2022 Summer Tour Dates
Esperanza Spalding has announced a set of tour dates for July that will see her collaborating with choreographer, dancer, and director Antonio Brown. Spread across the U.S., the concerts will pull from the last few of her albums.
Ashdown Celebrates 25 Years With ABM-400 Ltd Edition Bass Amp
2022 marks the 25th Anniversary since Ashdown Engineering set up shop, and they’re celebrating with new bass gear. In addition to unveiling the newest evolution of their ABM line, they’ve also announced a limited edition of their ABM-400 head.
Jackson Introduces X-Series CBXNT DX V Bass
One of the most talked-about basses from NAMM 2021 was the Jackson CBXNT DX IV, which seemingly draws on several vintage basses with Jackson’s own spin. For NAMM 2022, they rolled out the five-string version of it.
New Transcription Book Covers Arvell Shaw’s Lines With Louis Armstrong
If you’re looking to dig into the New Orleans style, you may want to check out Billy Bileca’s new book, “Bass Transcriptions from Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy”. The book contains note-for-note bass lines played by Arvell Shaw.
Silvertone Guitars to Reissue 1444 Bass
A piece of history is coming back to life as Silvertone Guitars has announced a reissue of the 1444 Bass. The model was the very first four-string electric bass offered by Sears in 1959 and was produced for seven years before being discontinued.
Jedd Chlebowski Releases Solo Bass Album, “All Alone”
Bassist Jedd Chlebowski has returned with his second solo release, entitled “All Alone”. The solo effort is a collection of original songs rendered with just his bass, some pedals, and some software.
Mingus At 100
April 22, 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of Charles Mingus's birth. The Mingus Dynasty band performed at Dizzy's Club in New York City in celebration, and we caught up with the bassists for this interview.
Noah Fishman: Fluffy Claws by Andy Reiner
Today we’re concluding a three-part series of videos by Noah Fishman. Each clip is the premiere of a new composition for electric bass. Here’s the final entry, with Noah performing Andy Reiner’s “Fluffy Claws”.
Mike Watt to Join Flipper on Tour
Punk bass icon Mike Watt will be heading to Europe as the third member of Flipper for their “’Till the Wheels Fall Off Tour.” He will be playing bass as well as singing with founding members Stephen DePace and Ted Falconi.