Meris Unveils the LVX Delay System Pedal
Meris has added to their lineup of pedals with the LVX, which they call a “modular delay system with pro audio heritage, advanced processing and high-performance signal path.”
In Memoriam: Alec John Such
Founding Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has passed away at the age of 70. Details of his death were not announced, but a statement was shared on the band’s official Twitter feed.
Bass of the Week: Benevolent Basses Carnival 5
Benevolent Basses has some pretty interesting designs, including the Carnival. The hollow body bass features beautiful curves, artistic sound holes, and three large wooden knobs for the controls.
IK Multimedia Launches MODO Bass 2
IK Multimedia has updated its bass offerings for 2022 with the MODO Bass 2. The physical modeling virtual bass instrument builds on the original with new instruments, patterns, and features.
EBS Announces the Reidmar 752 Bass Amp
EBS is on hand at NAMM 2022 to introduce a new bass amp called the Reidmar 752. The lightweight head delivers 750 watts at 2 ohms by way of a class-D amplifier. EBS says the amp offers solid tone with punch and clarity.
Steve Davis Releases “Bluesthetic” with Christian McBride
Steve Davis has released “Bluesthetic”, which features a dizzyingly great band. The trombonist is joined by guitarist Peter Bernstein, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, pianist Geoffrey Keezer, drummer Willie Jones III, and bassist Christian McBride.
TC Electronic Introduces the Plethora X3 Pedal
TC Electronic has unveiled a new pedal in their Plethora series with the Plethora X3. The pedal carries all the same features of the X5 – including a flexible collection of effects – but pares it down to three slots instead of five.
Michael Schenker Group Releases “Universal” with Courbois, Daisley, and Sparks
Michael Schenker Group has returned with a new full-length album entitled “Universal”. The MSG is already anchored by the able hands of Barend Courbois, but “Universal” also features bassists Bob Daisley and Barry Sparks.
ISB Virtual Bass Fest Set for June 10 & 11
The International Society of Bassists is bringing back their Virtual Bass Festival for 2022. The two-day event will be held June 10th and 11th, featuring live presentations, an exhibit hall, “ISB After Hours” nightly hangs, and more.
House of Waters Returns with “Where I Wander” EP
House of Waters is back with a new EP entitled “Where I Wander”. The band, consisting of Max ZT on hammered dulcimer and Moto Fukushima on six-string bass, compiled the album with two new songs, two reimagined songs, and an open improvisation.
Flabba Holt: Behind My Greatest Bass Lines
As one of the most prolific bassists in reggae, Flabba Holt, has created some incredibly hypnotic bass lines. That’s how I got stuck on his “Behind My Greatest Bass Lines” video, which is equally hypnotic.
James LoMenzo Named Permanent Member of Megadeth
James LoMenzo has been officially welcomed back into Megadeth. The bassist, who was a full-time member in the mid-2000s, is once again a permanent member of the metal outfit.