Bass of the Week: Tiny Boy Bass TBP-3400BFM
Micro basses have been growing in popularity over the past few years. This week we’re checking out the Tiny Boy TBP-3400BFM, which has a miniature 23-inch scale. The four-string bass still has 22 frets on its ebony fingerboard.
The Allman Betts Band Announces “Trippin’ Into Spring” 2022 Tour Dates
After participating in the Allman Family Revival tour through the end of 2021, the Allman Betts Band has announced they will be hitting the road next year with the “Trippin’ Into Spring 2022” trek.
New Phil Lynott Documentary, “Songs For While I’m Away,” Now Available
A new documentary examining the life and music of Phil Lynott is now available. “Songs For While I’m Away” tells the story of the Thin Lizzy bassist and frontman, through his bandmates, colleagues, and family members.
Boss Introduces Waza Craft FZ-1W Fuzz Pedal
Boss’s Waza Craft family of pedals has gotten another member with the FZ-1W Fuzz. The new pedal has standard Level, Fuzz, and Tone controls as well as a special switch for Vintage or Modern voicings.
Bernhard Lackner Releases “Keep Grooving Vol. 1”
Get ready to sit in the pocket! Bassist and educator Bernhard Lackner has just released a new book. “Keep Grooving” features 10 play-along tracks for beginner and intermediate levels.
Electro-Harmonix Announces Intelligent Harmony Machine
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Intelligent Harmony Machine, a pitch shifter that can generate single note, diatonic harmonies, intervals, and secondary options.
Rhonda Smith: Won’t Come Back
The ever-talented Rhonda Smith has just dropped a video for her new song “Won’t Come Back,” which is sure to get you grooving into the weekend. The bass icon, who has performed with Prince and Jeff Beck, dishes out a slow jam about a lost love.
Dave Young Releases 16th Solo Album, “Mantra”
Jazz great Dave Young has released “Mantra”, his sixteenth album as a leader. The bassist featured his sextet plus three guests: Ewen Farncombe on organ, John Johnson on alto sax and flute, and Les Allt on flute.
Hot Tuna Hits The Road And Announces New Tour Dates
Hot Tuna has just begun their string of Fall tour dates, but the duo of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady already have their sights set on 2022. The band has just announced a new string of dates.
Genzler Amplification Unveils Second Pedal Offering, the re/Q Dual Function EQ Pedal
Genzler Amplification has introduced the re/Q dual function EQ Pedal, which marks their second pedal in a line designed by Jeff Genzler and former Genz Benz engineer Andy Field.
Vanderkley Amplification Announces the 110MNT Bass Cab
Vanderkley Amplification has added a new model to their lineup of bass cabinets with the 110MNT. The company calls it the “perfect cabinet for home use and small gigs.”
Bass of the Week: RJ Customs Valupture
Richard Greenup of RJ Custom recently shared photos of one of his newest builds called the Valupture. The Australian luthier put a magnificent piece of poplar burl on full display for the top and headstock cap.