CruzTOOLS Introduces Stagehand Compact Tech Kit
CruzTOOLS has announced a new tool set for bassists and guitarists called the Stagehand Compact Tech Kit. Adding to their line instrument maintenance tools, the kit centers around a screwdriver-style bit holder and a 19-piece magnetic bit set that comes complete with hex wrenches, screwdrivers, and sockets in imperial and metric sizes. The company says the range of bits allows...
DigiTech Announces DOD Envelope Filter 440 and Drop Pedals
Digitech has announced two new stompbox effects for bass and guitar to their lineup including the The Drop and a reissue of the DOD Envelope 440. Both pedals feature true bypass and 9-volt operation. The DOD Envelope Filter 440 is a new take on the vintage pedal with upgrades including true bypass, a 9-volt power adapter jack, and a Voice...
Mark Michell Releases Sightreading Instructional Book for Bass
If you’re looking to beef up on your sight reading, listen up. Scale the Summit bassist Mark Michell has just published his second instructional book entitled Sightreading 101 for Bass, Reading Standard Notation, Vol. 1. Michell was motivated to write the book after having to learn to read music notation and seeing the gaps in other method books. “Most of...
TC Electronic Releases Combined TonePrints
TC Electronic has added a new twist to their TonePrint technology with the introduction of Combined Toneprints for use in their BG250 and BH250 bass amps. Toneprint is a slot on the amp for onboard effects that can be changed via USB or smartphone app. The company is launching the new effects series with six Combined TonePrints based on the...
JHS Pedals Now Shipping Colour Box Preamp Pedal
Tons of classic albums got their guitar and bass tones by simply plugging directly into vintage recording consoles, and one of the most popular consoles made by Neve is the inspiration for a new stompbox by JHS Pedals called The Colour Box. The pedal is a 100% analog studio-grade preamp that utilizes dual Neve 1073 preamp topologies and a Baxandall...
Snow Owl: Bun?uelitos
Sometime last year, Damian Erskine clued me into a smoking new bassist and I was hooked. Snow Owl, aka Juan Garcia-Herreros, has such stunning rhythmic and melodic capabilities that he makes the most complex lines seem simple. Here he plays an original duo compositon called “Bun?uelitos” with violinist Alejandra Maria. Beyond the musical prowess, it’s great to see the amount...
Bass of the Week: Omy Guitars CM6 Headless
This week we check out a gorgeous CM6 by Omy Guitars. Built in Turkey, this particular bass features a headless, 33″ scale design that finished in a blue burst satin finish that makes its figured maple top really pop. Its alder body is matched with a three-piece male and walnut neck with two way truss and graphite rod reinforcements. Although...
Stanley Clarke Announces Band and Duo Tour Dates
Stanley Clarke is hitting the road once again this summer with several shows in North America and full European tour. The legendary bassist’s band will be have three standalone dates with two festivals in the mix. The Playboy Jazz Festival in Hollywood on June 14th will feature a special tribute to the late George Duke, with whom Clarke was a...
Panagiotis Andreou, Tammy Scheffer & Ronen Itzik: Morning Bound
Morning Bound is a fantastic new trio consisting of vocalist Tammy Scheffer, drummer Ronen Itzik and bassist Panagiotis Andreou, who you may know from Now vs. Now. The trio describes their sound as “somewhere in the realm between pop, rock, jazz, and Mediterranean soul,” is readying their debut EP for this fall. This self-titled track is the first glimpse of...
Clutch Announces World Tour Dates
Clutch has hit the road for an extensive world tour to continue support for their latest release, Earth Rocker. The hard rock outfit will take Europe by storm this summer with dates through June, July and August across the continent. They’ll then return to North America for a fall tour that will focus on the East Coast and Midwest. The...
Marek Bero and Stephunk T.: Sense Of Urgency
Marek Bero sent in this cool video of his collaboration with Czech music producer Stephunk T. called “Sense of Urgency.” The song centers on Bero’s bass as he lays down a fast and bubbly groove that gives the song its title.
DR Strings Now Shipping USA Flag NEON Red, White and Blue Color Coated Strings
In preparation for the 4th of July, DR Strings has announced the USA Flag NEON Red, White and Blue color coated string sets. Guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter helped coordinate the new strings in order to benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which guarantees a college education and support for sons and daughters of Special Forces parents who have fallen in...