Robert Trujillo’s 12-Year-Old Son to Tour with Korn
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and that seems to be the case in the Trujillo family. Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo’s twelve-year-old son Tye Trujillo will be hitting the road with Korn this month. The news was posted to Korn’s Facebook page, which stated that full-time bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu will have to sit out the...
Hartke Unveils the Bass Attack 2 Preamp Pedal
Hartke has announced the Bass Attack 2 preamp and direct box. The pedal unit combines their classic preamp with an overdrive section and plenty of connectivity. The pedal has three footswitches: one for on/off, one for the Shape circuit, and one for the overdrive. The EQ section has bass and treble knobs with a contour switch while the Shape circuit...
In Memoriam: Banner Thomas
Former Molly Hatchet bassist Banner Thomas has passed away from a heart attack. The news was shared by the band on their Facebook page. “Molly Hatchet bassist, Banner Thomas passed away this morning,” they wrote. “From 1978 – 1983, Banner played on the first four MH albums, including the hit Flirtin’ With Disaster. He left the band and was replaced...
Bass of the Week: Alpher Instruments Mako Elite Thinline 5-String
This week we’re checking out another gorgeous bass from Alpher Instruments. This Mako Elite Thinline 5-String immediately caught my attention on Facebook for its incredible purple “crazy burl” top and slick shape. The 34-inch scale bass is built with a book matched, flamed maple body matched to an Indian rosewood neck and African blackwood fingerboard. For electronics, Alpher fitted it...
Rainger FX Introduces Dr. Freakenstein Dwarf Bass Distortion
London’s Rainger FX has introduced the Dr. Freakenstein Dwarf Bass Distortion, a compact pedal with some cool features. Its distortion is controlled with a large overtone knob to dial in different tones, but it can also be affected by the Igor pressure pad controller for real-time expression. The bottom of the pedal has an LFO button that modulates the overtone...
Yes with Geddy Lee: Roundabout, Live
There were rumors flying for the past month that Rush bassist Geddy Lee would be filling in for the late Chris Squire at Yes’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Luckily, the rumors were true. Though this fan-shot clip is a little muddy, it captures the historic moment and its excitement. Lee told the press that learning...
Pro Tone Pedals Now Shipping David Ellefson Signature Dawn Patrol Chorus Pedal
Pro Tone Pedals has teamed up with Megadeth’s David Ellefson to launch the Dawn Patrol Chorus pedal. Debuted at the London Bass Guitar Show, the stompbox is described as a tool to help recreate the bassist’s tone from the seminal album Rust In Peace. “When Pro Tone approached me with the idea of making some signature pedals, as a bass...
Kiesel Guitars Introduces Aries Bass Series
Kiesel Guitars has expanded their bass lineup with the Aries series, which comes in four-, five-, and six-string versions. The made-in-the-USA model is based on their Aries guitar and carries similar aesthetics in a bigger package. As with the rest of Kiesel’s custom shop instruments, the Aries bass is available with a wide range of woods for the body, neck,...
Rocket Surgeon Labs Unveils Seratone: Mood Altering Fuzz
Rocket Surgeon Labs has announced their first effects pedal called the Seratone: Mood Altering Fuzz. The company is a division of Nordstrand Pickups with the pedal being the brainchild of John “Dr. Vatone” Contreras. “In development for about 2 years, this bass fuzz is a no compromise kick in the head effect,” the Nordstrand website states. “There is no clean...
Jeff Bradetich: Bach Cello Suite No. 4 in E?, I. Prelude
University of North Texas bass professor Jeff Bradetich has several videos of himself performing the Bach Cello Suites. Now he’s added another suite to his list. “After many years of study and practice I am very pleased to release my performance of the 4th Bach Cello Suite in E?,” he wrote on Facebook. “Recorded at the University of North Texas...
IK Multimedia Introduces Fulltone Collection for Amplitube
IK Multimedia has expanded their Amplitube products with the Fulltone guitar and bass effects collection. The modeling software recreates Fulltone products for use for Amplitube on Mac or PC. “Fulltone Collection includes 3 powerful processors that are equally at home for music production as well as creative sound design,” the company writes. “Wether you are a guitarist, a keyboard player,...
Schusterlevych: Sad Clown
Today we’re checking out a cool drum and bass collaboration by bassist Sergey Danilevych and drummer Josh Schusterman. “Sad Clown” is the second song from the duo, who blend electronica with live instrumentation. “It’s been three years since our last time in a studio,” Danilevych explains. “This video a bit different though since we are located in different countries for...