Ma, Duncan, Meyer, and Thile Announce “Not Our First Goat Rodeo” Tour
For the first time in nearly a decade, the powerhouse quartet of Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile will be touring the U.S. The group will bring music from “The Goat Rodeo Sessions” and “Not Our First Goat Rodeo” to nine cities.
Eastwood Announces the Valco KGB Fuzz Pedal
Eastwood has added to their Valco line of pedals with the KGB Fuzz, which they describe as a multi-function tone-sculpting fuzz machine. It gets its name from being designed to work with Keyboards, Guitar, or Bass.
Dave Mustaine Says Bass Tracking Is Done for Next Megadeth Album
Tracking for the new Megadeth album has been completed, though we still don’t know by whom. Frontman Dave Mustaine has confirmed that recently removed bassist David Ellefson’s parts have been re-recorded by an unnamed musician.
Squier Brings Back the Paranormal Jazz Bass ’54
Squier’s Paranormal Series is back for 2021 and they’ve retained one bass in the lineup. The Squier Paranormal Jazz Bass ’54 blends the company’s two flagship bass models into one.
Scale the Summit Releases “Subjects”
Scale the Summit has returned with their seventh studio album, entitled “Subjects”. The instrumental trio of Chris Letchford, Kilian Duarte, and Charlie Engen took a different approach for the record by inviting guest vocalists on each track.
TC Electronic Now Shipping June-60 Chorus V2 Pedal
Two years after introducing the June-60 chorus, TC Electronic has updated the pedal with loads of upgrades. It still has its all-analog bucket brigade design based on the Roland Juno-60 synth’s chorus circuit, with a complete internal overhaul.
Paul Simonon’s “London Calling” Bass Going on Permanent Display at Museum of London
One of the most recognizable bass guitars will be getting a permanent spot on display at the Museum of London – or at least its pieces will. Paul Simonon’s infamous Fender Precision he smashed on stage will be part of the museum’s exhibition.
Josh Cohen Publishes “Tapping Grooves: Vol 1”
If you’ve been following No Treble for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve seen videos of Josh Cohen playing some mind-bending bass tapping. Now he’s released a transcription and play-along book on the subject.
Laney Introduces the Digbeth Bass Amp Series
Laney Amplification has unveiled a new line of bass amps and cabinets. The Digbeth series includes the DB-PRE bass preamplifier pedal, two amp heads, four cabs, and one combo.
Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel Announce New Tour Dates
Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel were on the road early last year as part of the “Bay Strikes Back” tour. It was, of course, cut short by the pandemic. However, the trio of thrash icons is ready to strike back again.
Tye Trujillo and Noah Weiland Announce New Band
After the official breakup of Suspect208, Tye Trujillo and Noah Weiland have unveiled they’ve started a new band called Blu Weekend. Trujillo told Eric Blair of “Blairing Out with Eric Blair” that the music is more punk-oriented.
Bass of the Week: AGH Custom Basses Sono Magna Single Cut
This week we’re checking out a decked out Sono Magna Single Cut bass by AGH Custom Basses out of the Staffordshire Moorlands town of Leek. AGH says this bass has “the works,” and we believe it.