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...
G&L Launches Detroit Muscle Series: SS Collection LB-100 Basses
If you love cars and basses, you’re in for a treat. G&L has revealed the Detroit Muscle Series SS Collection, which brings their instruments together with four historic color finishes from ’60s-era GM Motors muscle cars. The lineup includes the recently reissued LB-100 in either Daytona Yellow, Hugger Orange, Cranberry Red, or Marina Blue. Its aesthetic appeal is rounded out...
Levy’s Leathers Announces Basket Weave Carving Leather Bass Straps
Levy’s Leathers has introduced their line of Basket Weave Carving Leather straps, featuring a firm carving veg-tan leather top with a basket weave tooled insert. Each strap also has a soft garment leather backing with a foam core for comfort. The series comes in seven colors: Black, Burgundy, Brown, Cranberry, Dark Brown, Walnut, and Tan. They’re adjustable from 41 inches...
Focusrite Announces The iTrack Dock Recording Interface
Focusrite has introduced the iTrack Dock, a recording interface for the Apple iPad. The device is fitted with dual microphone inputs, two line inputs, an instrument DI, independent stereo monitor and headphone outputs, and a USB port for use with MIDI controllers. The iTrack Dock’s mic pres are the same found in their Scarlett range of USB interfaces and include...
Bass of the Week: Tony Cochran Mercy Bass
I love instruments that get stylistically creative, and Tony Cochran has a knack for making them. Cochran, who is also the syndicated cartoonist of the comic strip Agnes, has a habit of taking neglected guitars and basses and giving them a new life. “I [find] them on Craigslist, at garage sales, and hidden in closets. The guitars remain fully functional....
King Crimson Announce Reunion Tour Dates with Tony Levin
It’s really happening: King Crimson has just announced the initial tour dates with their latest incarnation – their eighth. The group’s lineup and plans for touring were announced back in September, with bassist Tony Levin returning to the fold. The rest of the band includes founder Robert Fripp, guitarist Jakko Jakszyk, saxophonist Mel Collins, and drummers Bill Reiflin, Pat Mastelotto...
Marco Mendoza Leaves Black Star Riders
The Black Star Riders have announced that founding bassist Marco Mendoza will be leaving the fold after their current U.S. tour wraps up on June 22nd. Mendoza, who also plays in Thin Lizzy, cites other projects and schedule conflicts as the reason for his departure. The group has already named former RATT and Lynch Mob bassist Robbie Crane as its...