Slade: “Let The Good Times Roll (Feel So Fine)” Live at Winterland
Our Facebook friend Mark Francis Tully shared this video on our page, and I’m glad he did. The video features bassist Jimmy Lea shining with English rock band Slade at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom in 1975. The song, “Let the Good Times Roll,” features an aggressive, recurring bass line that builds up tension and excitement that the rest of the...
Lingsma Introduces Electric Upright Bass
Netherlands-based luthier Lingsma has announced the availability of their new Electric Upright Bass model, or EUB for short. The bass’s design centers around a compact wooden resonator block, which the company says is designed to vibrate at the same resonances as the body of an acoustic upright bass and create a warm, rich sound. Lingsma’s EUB is balanced on a...
Federico Malaman: Solo Bass Arrangement of Sting’s “Seven Days”
Here’s a bassist who never fails to impress me. Federico Malaman sent in this video of his solo bass version of Sting’s “Seven Days.” After playing a tasty arrangement of the melody, Malaman sets up a loop and lets loose with some soulful soloing.
New Documentary Sets Out to Find James Jamerson’s Stolen “Funk Machine” Bass
As bass players, nearly every one of us knows the magnitude of James Jamerson’s legacy. His impeccable groove and round tone was the key to most of the hits from the ‘60s including Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going on?,” “My Girl” by the Temptations, and “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and the Pips. All of those songs...
Meshell Ndegeocello Announces U.S. and European Tour Dates
Meshell Ndegeocello has announced a handful of U.S. tour dates in addition to her global trek in support of her latest release, Comet, Come to Me. The state-side tour begins September 16th at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland before heading west and eventually hitting a handful of cities on the West Coast. Ndegeocello’s European dates begin on October 30th...
Trip Wamsley: Redneck Monolith
This song is about as crazy as you might expect from its title. Trip Wamsley dishes up some ear-bending music in this solo bass piece called “Redneck Monolith,” which he recently recorded as part of Gallien-Krueger’s series of artist videos. While the bassist plays music that many of us could only dream of accomplishing, he stays humble in the approach...
Levy’s Leathers Introduces MG25 ’50s Style Bass Strap
Levy’s Leathers has introduced a deluxe version of their 5/8″ wide 1950s rock-n-roll strap called the MG25. Designed for a retro look, it is comprised of a main strap made from veg-tan leather and a sliding padding section covered in soft black garment leather. The Levy’s Leathers MG25 is adjustable from 48″ to 55″ and is available only in a...
JamHub Shipping “Tracker MT16” Multitrack Recorder
JamHub has released the Tracker MT16, a portable multi-track recorder capable of capturing up to 16 channels of audio simultaneously. The tracks, which are recorded in 24-bit, 96kHz resolution, can be transferred to a computer via SD card or USB as well as be uploaded wirelessly to the cloud. The Tracker MT16 connects to the remote port of JamHub’s Studio...
Kaces Revamps University and Symphony Series Upright Bass Gig Bags
Kaces has redesigned their University and Symphony series upright bass gig bags with new aesthetics. Both series are available in 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 sizes. The University series bag features 12-millimeter high density foam padding and double stitched handles for support. It also has a bow pocket and accessory compartments. The Symphony series steps things up with 20-millimeter foam, a...
Chickenfoot: “Soap on a Rope”, Live
This has been a great week for bassist birthdays. Last but not least, we’re celebrating Michael Anthony’s today! After his time in Van Halen, Anthony teamed up with former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist Joe Satriani to form Chickenfoot. The bassist’s muscular bass lines and signature harmony vocals really shine on...
Pig Hog Introduces Pig Power 9V Power Adapter
Pig Hog has expanded their accessory lineup with the Pig Power 9-volt Adapter. Described as having a “minimalist design”, the adapter requires a single outlet with a ten foot cable and supplies 1000 mA for powering up to ten pedals simultaneously. It is also ready for international use with 110-240 volt compatibility. The Pig Hog Pig Power 9-volt Power Adapter...
D’Orazio Strings Introduces Rockabilly Ropecore Chrome-Steel Upright Bass Strings
D’Orazio’s new Rockabilly Ropecore Double Bass Strings are chrome-steel flatwounds that the company engineered specifically for the rockabilly genre. Made in Italy, the design offers a lighter feel while its outer winding gives a more aggressive tone that suits the slapping style. The D’Orazio Rockabilly Ropecore chrome-steel upright bass strings come in 3/4 and 4/4 sizes as well as gauges...