Gruv Gear Announces LYNK Pedalboard
Musical accessory company Gruv Gear has announced a new product for effects lovers called the LYNK Pedalboard and the accompanying Pedalboard Kapsule Case.
Fender to Discontinue Ash Bodies In Production Models
Fender will be phasing out ash bodies in their production models due to environmental concerns. Ash trees have been declining at an alarming rate due to an insect called the Emerald Ash Borer, which destroys the trees, as well as flooding due to climate change.
Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten to Host Free Webinar with Dave Ellefson, Justin Chancellor, and Billy Sheehan
Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten have organized an amazing bass hang, which is happening Thursday, April 16th. The free webinar is open to the public and will feature a conversation with Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson, Tool’s Justin Chancellor, and Billy Sheehan.
Phish Returns with “Sigma Oasis”
Though the jam band juggernaut Phish announced their fifteenth album, “Sigma Oasis,” on April 1st, it was not one of the band’s notorious pranks. The new record is their first since 2016’s “Big Boat.”
MOD Devices Announces the MOD Dwarf Effects Processor
MOD Devices has unveiled its latest creation, called the MOD Dwarf. The unit is a powerful and compact effect processor with an open platform for “platform for effects, amp simulations, cabinets, virtual instruments, synthesizers, and MIDI utilities.”
Movie Club Releases “Man O’ War” with Tim Lefebvre
Movie Club has released their third EP, entitled “Man O’ War,” which proves to be their grittiest and heaviest yet. The duo of Vince Cuneo and Jessamyn Violet tapped former David Bowie and Tedeschi Trucks Band bassist Tim Lefebvre for the project.
Bass of the Week: AV Basses AVJM5
This week we’re checking out the AVJM5 by AV Basses. Built by luthier Aleš Vychodil, this particular build features a swamp ash body topped with a gorgeous poplar burl top with a matching headstock.
Nik West Releases “Moody” Featuring Larry Graham & Cindy Blackman-Santana
Nik West has released a new album called “Moody,” which shows off different sides of her musical personality. The album lays heavy on the funk with moments of tenderness and in-your-face rockers. It also features some funk royalty, including Larry Graham.
The Band Camino Parts Ways with Graham Rowell
In a post on their social media pages, The Band Camino has announced the departure of bassist Graham Rowell. Rowell founded The Band Camino with frontmen Jeffrey Jordan and Spencer Stewart in Memphis in 2015.
ZVEX Effects Announces the Fuzz Factory 7 Raw Pedal
ZVEX Effects has just released a special run of their Fuzz Factory 7 utilizing two NOS 1960s 2N404 germanium transistors. Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, the new pedal was hand-assembled at home by the ZVEX crew and has a raw aluminum enclosure.
In Memoriam: Jymie Merritt
More sad news to report as another jazz legend has passed. Jymie Merritt, who played on some of the genre’s most influential records, died April 10th at the age of 93.
Kala Introduces Bamboo U-Bass
Kala released a new U-Bass this year that they say is their most sustainable choice. The ukulele-sized acoustic/electric bass guitar is made entirely out of bamboo.