Band Industries Introduces the Roadie Bass Automatic Tuner
Band Industries has unveiled the Roadie Bass Tuner, which is an automatic tuner designed specifically for the bass. The company says the device has “enough torque to crank the biggest pegs in the business but is as precise as a watchmaker’s fingers.”
The Gleaners: An Interview with Larry Grenadier
Larry Grenadier has been working alongside some of the world’s top musicians for three decades. Now, after all those years, he’s released his first album under his own name. We caught up with Grenadier to get the scoop.
Snow Owl: The Horde
Three years after releasing “The Blue Road,” bassist and composer Juan García-Herreros (a.k.a., Snow Owl) is gearing up to release the followup: The Red Road. Snow Owl has just released the first single from “The Red Road,” called “The Horde.”
The Claypool Lennon Delirium Releases “South of Reality”
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon have teamed up again for a second album under the Claypool Lennon Delirium banner. “South of Reality” is a continuation of the duo’s psychedelic and experimental sound they first introduced with 2016’s “Monolith of Phobos.”
Fender Introduces New Effects Including First Bass-Specific Pedal
Fender unveiled six new effects pedals featuring original designed circuits at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show. Notable among the new stompboxes is the Downtown Express, which marks the company’s first official bass effects pedal.
TC Electronic Introduces the BAM200 Mini Bass Amp
TC Electronic unveiled a new bass amp at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show called the BAM200. The unit is a miniature 200-watt amp intended for “club gigs and practice rigs.” Its Class D power section keeps the weight down while its preamp gives a more natural sound.
David Crosby Announces “Sky Trails” Tour with Bassist Mai Leisz
David Crosby has announced a new round of dates for his “Sky Trails” tour for 2019. The tour will feature the legendary singer backed by his Sky Trails Band, which includes bassist Mai Leisz.
EBS Announces the Reidmar 502 Bass Amplifier
EBS expanded their Reidmar bass amp series this year with the Reidmar 502. The lightweight amp is rated at 500 watts and handles a 2-ohm load, allowing it to run two 4-ohm cabinets at once.
Bass of the Week: Sirena Modelo Uno
This week we’re checking out a funky and cool bass built by Jeremy Kirsch called the Sirena Modelo Uno. The four-stringer takes its design cues from similarly funky vintage basses.
Julian Crampton: Bass Playthrough of Incognito’s “Jacob’s Ladder”
Nacho Calavia sent us this incredible video of former Incognito bassist Julian Crampton playing through the bass masterpiece “Jacob’s Ladder.”
Duff McKagan Says New Guns N’ Roses Album In The Works
Duff McKagan revealed that there’s a new Guns N’ Roses album in the works. The group, which reunited in 2017, will be working on a new album now that their tour is over.
Ray Ross Saddle-Less Bass Bridge Now Available
The Ray Ross Bass Bridge is now available via AP International. Created by Aaron Ross and originally shown on his Bass No. 27, the bridge uses saddle-less design to streamline the string’s path.