Rickenbacker Unveils 90th Anniversary 4005XC Bass Guitar
2021 marks the 90th anniversary of Rickenbacker Guitars, who have just revealed limited edition guitar and bass models to mark the occasion. While details are still slim, the bass model is called the 4005XC and has some serious retro appeal.
New Album and Biography Help Define William Parker
William Parker has been a mainstay of the jazz and avant-garde world for decades. If you’re not familiar with him, now is a great time to jump in. He’s just released a new 10-disc set, and a fantastic new biography is out too.
Bass of the Week: Ortiz Murcio Guitars & Basses Bubblegum 6
This week we’re checking out the Bubblegum 6 made by Ortiz Murcio Guitars & Basses in Mexico City. The multi-scale six-string is at once raw and refined in its design, which the builder created to get the most bang for your buck.
Joel Hoekstra’s 13, featuring Tony Franklin, Release “Running Games”
Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra has released his second album with his solo project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13. “Running Games” features another all-star cast, including Tony Franklin.
Sandberg Guitars Unveils 35th Anniversary California Supreme Bass
Sandberg Guitars is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year with a limited edition version of the California Supreme. The bass is described as the “boutique bass flagship of Braunschweig’s creative forge.”
Derrick Hodge and R+R=NOW Release Thrilling Live Album
R+R=NOW has followed up their 2018 debut, “Collagically Speaking”, with a new live album that captures the group’s wealth of talent during a show at The Blue Note that same year.
Anthony Wellington Announces “Noteworthy” Virtual Clinic
Anthony Wellington is offering another astounding educational opportunity this month you won’t want to miss. “Noteworthy” is a virtual clinic that will teach you all the notes of the bass with multiple, structured ways of practicing and studying.
Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Ripped Speaker Fuzz Pedal
Electro-Harmonix has announced the Ripped Speaker, a fuzz pedal that pays homage to the very beginnings of distorted bass sounds. The first sound of a distorted stringed instrument was a gnarly Bass VI tone on “Don’t Worry” by Marty Robbins.
Death From Above 1979: One + One
Death From Above 1979 just announced they have a new album called “Is For Lovers” dropping on March 26th, and they did it by releasing a killer track. The duo of Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler are on top of their game.
Billy Sherwood Anchors New Supergroup Album, “Arc of Life”
Progressive rock fans have another incredible band to check out called Arc of Life. The five-piece band features three current members of Yes – Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen – as well as Jimmy Haun and Dave Kerzner.
Transatlantic Releases “The Absolute Universe”
The prog supergroup Transatlantic has released an epic new album called “The Absolute Universe”. In true prog fashion, the quartet of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, and Pete Trewavas actually released two versions of it.
Red Panda Updates the Bitmap Bitcrusher Pedal for 2021
Red Panda has updated their Bitmap pedal with version two for 2021. The bitcrusher features fractional bit reduction and sample rate modulation to create lo-fi sounds, and the updated edition adds several features.