Kiesel Guitars Introduces Zeus Multiscale Headless Basses
The Kiesel Guitars USA Custom Shop is wrapping up 2018 with a new bass model. The Zeus Series Multiscale series is an expansion of the Zeus bass, which features a singlecut body and a headless design.
Jerzy Drozd Announces the Copperstone 3-Band Bass Preamp
Jerzy Drozd has just unveiled his latest creation with the Copperstone, an interchangeable 3-band bass guitar preamp. The onboard electronics come with his basses, but now the unit can be installed into any bass guitar.
In Memoriam: Arthur Maia
Brazilian bass great Arthur Maia has passed away after suffering a heart attack. He was 56 years old.
Janek Gwizdala Publishes “Jazz Vocabulary for Electric Bass: ii-V-I”
Janek Gwizdala has published a new instructional book for bassists looking to expand their ability to speak on the instrument. "Jazz Vocabulary for Electric Bass: ii-V-I" is designed to build your technique and train your ear while learning the language of jazz.
The Get Right Band: Heart or Bones
Get yourself right and get ready to groove. The Get Right Band has a new album, "Live in Asheville," coming in January, and they shared this video for the song “Heart or Bones” with us. The laid-back, funky jam is glued together by bassist Jesse Gentry, who lays down a fat, simple bass line.
Volbeat Releases “Let’s Boogie! Live from Telia Parken”
Two years after Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie, Volbeat has released a live album and concert film from a record-breaking night in Copenhagen. "Let’s Boogie! Live from Telia Parken" captures their 2017 concert at the Telia Parken Stadium that sold 48,250 tickets.
Mesa/Boogie Adds New Amp, Cabs, and Preamp Pedal to Subway Series
Mesa/Boogie has expanded on their Subway series of bass amplification with the Subway WD-800 head, three new cabinets, and the new Subway+ DI preamp pedal. The products are built in their Petaluma, California shop. The WD-800 is an 800-watt head that brings together a two-stage tube preamp with a powerful class-D power section.
Tal Wilkenfeld Releases First Track from Upcoming Album
Today is a good day. Tal Wilkenfeld has released the official version of her song, “Under The Sun,” from her upcoming album of the same name. The bassist, who has worked with everyone from Jeff Beck to Herbie Hancock, has been performing the song live for several years.
Slayer Announces New Leg of Farewell Tour
The metal titans in Slayer have announced a new round of concerts as part of their farewell tour. The new North American leg will be the tour’s fifth leg overall since they announced the world tour in January.
Bass of the Week: JanAid Guitars “The Evergreen”
JanAid Guitars crafts beautiful basses that sound as gorgeous as they look. That includes this instrument called The Evergreen, which was built for Victor Wooten’s Wooten Woods Camp.
Now Vs Now: Dichotomy
I always love getting emails from this bassist Panagiotis Andreou. This time he shared the killer video for the Now Vs Now song, “Dichotomy,” which sounds like the soundtrack to an intense dream.
CJ Ramone Releases “Christmas Lullaby”
Bassist/vocalist CJ Ramone has gotten into the spirit of the season by releasing a new two-song EP called Christmas Lullaby. Available digitally or on vinyl, the album includes the title track plus a cover of The Kink’s “Father Christmas.”