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...
Bass of the Week: Lieber Guitars Spellbinder 2001
Stanley Clarke has not only pushed the way people play the bass, he’s helped to push the way people build the bass. The legendary player is known for experimenting with new concepts in bass designs ranging from body materials, electronics, and tunings. In 1979, Clarke commissioned luthier Thomas Lieber to build an all composite bass. Their partnership resulted in a...
Leo Nocentelli’s Meters Experience, Featuring Bill Dickens: Live in New Orleans
The great week of bass birthdays continues with the fantastic Bill Dickens, whose birthday is today. Here’s a great clip of Dickens laying it down with guitarist Leo Nocentelli’s Meters Experience at a concert in New Orleans.
Walrus Audio Releases Descent Reverb
Walrus Audio is now shipping the Descent, a stereo reverb pedal with three modes – Hall, Reverse, and Shimmer – to deliver a variety of soundscapes. The modes are toggled via mini-switch and are adjusted with reverb time, diminish, tweak, dry mix, and wet mix knobs. It also has an independent dry signal knob for control over your un-effected signal....
The Beatles: “Don’t Let Me Down” Rooftop Performance
Today we’re celebrating Paul McCartney’s birthday with this Beatles video. The bass line to “Don’t Let Me Down” has always been a favorite of mine for its big round tone and melodicism, and this video from their final live performance on the rooftop of the Apple building is palpable, to say the least. Happy birthday, Sir Paul!
Bernard Purdie, Chuck Rainey, David T. Walker and More: Tighten Up
Today is bass legend Chuck Rainey’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with a jam of epic proportions. Here’s Rainey jamming the 1968 Archie Bell and the Drells song “Tighten Up,” from the 1993 “Coolin’ ’N Groovin’” performance in Japan. The session includes a who’s who of R&B session players, including drummer Bernard Purdie, guitarist David T. Walker, organist Sonny Phillips, saxophonist...
Fender Introduces American Standard Jaguar Bass
Fender is adding a Jaguar model to their American Standard bass lineup, which will be the first U.S.-made Jaguar bass. Built in their Corona, California plant, the American Standard Jaguar Bass will be built with an alder body finished in 3-color Sunburst, Olympic White, Black, or Mystic Red. Each bass will be loaded with a P/J pickup configuration consisting of...