Fender Announces Roasted Maple Vintera ’50s Precision Bass Neck
Fender introduced the vintage-styled Vintera series last year to pay homage to the instruments from their first three decades as a company. Now they’re offering roasted necks from the series as a separate component.
Orlando le Fleming: Waynes
Next month, Orlando le Fleming is releasing “Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar”, paying tribute to “the high-intensity fusion of the ’80s.” He posted this performance of his song “Waynes,” which pays homage to both Wayne Shorter and Wayne Krantz.
Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci to Host Free “MD Shed” Webinar
They’re back! After taking a week off, the bass hero trio of Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci will be hosting another free Zoom webinar. This time, they’ll be talking to some of the most revered music directors in the world.
NAMM Cancels 2021 Winter Show, Announces Online “Believe In Music” Week
After canceling the 2020 Summer NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants has announced that the 2021 Winter show has also fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a new online component is being implemented in its absence.
Bass of the Week: Beardly Customs Fretless Five-String
Rick Link of Beardly Customs shared his latest fretless build with us, and it’s a killer. The 35-inch scale bass features neck-through construction with a three-piece maple and purpleheart neck topped by a cocobolo fingerboard with maple fret lines.
In Memoriam: Alan Peters
Former Agnostic Front bassist Alan Peters has passed away of undisclosed causes. The news was announced on the band’s Facebook page.
Lorin Cohen Announces “New Shapes for Bass” Instructional Package
Lorin Cohen has just released a new digital instruction package called “New Shapes for Bass”. Centered around a 71-page ebook, the package includes twelve exercises for electric and double bass with fingerings for both instruments in every key.
Japan Releases “Live from the Budokan – Tokyo FM 1982”
A new live album from the English new wave band Japan called “Live from the Budokan – Tokyo FM 1982” is now available. Mick Karn’s sublime fretless playing is all over the record, which spans their career’s output.
Fender Unveils 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass
It’s been six decades since Fender first introduced the Jazz Bass, and now they’re celebrating with a special 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass model. The limited-edition bass replicates the original design of the Jazz.
In Memoriam: Vern Rumsey
Unwound bassist Vern Rumsey has passed away from undisclosed causes. He was 47 years old. Rumsey co-founded the influential post-hardcore band in 1991.
Ibanez Introduces SR1100B and SR1105B Basses
Ibanez has added a new set of basses to their Soundgear line with the SR1100B and SR1105B. The instruments are four- and five-string versions of the same design and come in Sea Foam Green and Pearl White Matte finishes.
Glecio Nascimento and Paulinho Fonseca: Fonkera
A lot of the funk comes from our right hand, which is why Glecio Nascimento is so good at it. Glecio lets it all out in this video with Jota Quest drummer Paulinho Fonseca (aka Fonk).