App Review: David Ellefson Rock Shop
A little over three years ago, bassist David Ellefson launched his Rock Shop series of informative videos on YouTube, focusing on “all things music, all things music business, and all things that rock.” Now, the Megadeth low-ender has teamed up with Pocketlabworks to launch the David Ellefson Rock Shop App, a bass and guitar amp for iOS devices. Even with...
Amanda Ruzza Releases Debut Album, “This Is What Happened”
No Treble readers will likely remember composer/bassist Amanda Ruzza, who wowed us all with her performance of “Confirmation” back in 2010. The bassist has just released her debut album, This Is What Happened. Born in Brazil and currently based in New York, Ruzza brings jazz, Brazilian grooves, and hard funk together on the seven-track record to create a unique yet...
Framus Reissues Vintage 5/150 Star Bass
New for 2012 is the Framus Vintage 5/150 Star Bass, a reissued version of their classic model from the ’50s made famous by Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman. The bass oozes retro vibes with a single cutaway body made of laminated maple for the sides and top with a laminated AAA flamed maple back, a set mahogany neck, and a...
Warwick Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Limited Edition Streamer Bass
In 1982, Warwick opened up shop in Germany as a boutique company and launched their flagship Streamer bass. Thirty years later, the company is celebrating with the Streamer LTD 2012 Warwick 30th Anniversary Bass. Limited to 75 pieces, the bass is said to “represent the soul of Warwick.” Made in Germany, the Anniversary bass’s body utilizes U.S. cherry wood that...
Hosa Technology Upgrades Elite Series Instrument Cables
Hosa Technology has announced the release of the second generation of their Elite Series cables. The new instrument cables improve upon their predecessors with the inclusion of Neutrik X-Series straight and angle plugs, which Hosa says provide signal integrity and structural rigidity. Another new feature is a nylon webbing over the cable’s PVC jacket. The polyurethane gland prevents cable kinking...
EBS Updates High Definition Series Bass Amps with HD360
In addition to the Session 30 bass combo, Musikmesse 2012 saw EBS unveiling the HD360 bass amp, which takes the place of their previous HD350 model. The updated version features an “improved preamp with better low frequency and more head room,” as well as a 4-channel footswitch jack, a mix-in filter for the effects loop, and a built-in Speaker Simulator...
Dean Markley Introduces Helix Bass String Series
Dean Markley has introduced the Helix String Series, including the Helix NPS and SS sets for bass. The new strings are made with a patent-pending hyper-elliptical winding technique that creates a tighter wrap and more mass while also sealing the strings without the need of a coating. Increasing the string mass, the company explains, makes a fuller tone and more...
Kill Devil Hill and Adrenaline Mob Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Adrenaline Mob and Kill Devil Hill are tearming up for an eight-date co-headlining tour this May. Kicking off at Cleveland, Ohio’s House of Blues, the tour will make its way through Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. Combined, the two bands consist of former members of Black Sabbath, Pantera, Dream Theater, Symphony X and Disturbed. The performances will include...
Basone Guitars Unveil 6-String Bass Guitar
Canadian custom shop Basone Guitars recently unveiled a new 25-fret, 6-string bass guitar. The elegant instrument features a chambered body made of Honduran Mahogany topped with spalted maple as well as walnut and ebony accents. The bolt-on neck is also honduran Mahogany supported with dual truss rods, with a black walnut fingerboard. As an interesting addition to abalone side dot...
Brubaker Introduces Brute MJXSC Single Cut 5-String Bass
Brubaker is expanding their Brute Bass series this year with the addition of the MJXSC line of basses. The new 5-string models sport a single-cut body design while keeping a low price point. Weighing in a 10 pounds, the MJXSC sports an ash body and a bolt-on maple neck with a slim taper contour. The rosewood fingerboard has a compound...
Bass of the Week: Lemmy Kilmister’s Nick Page Gott 4 Bass
Apparently, Lemmy Kilmister has one of the coolest bass collections on the planet. One of our very first Bass of the Week features was of the Motorhead frontman’s signature Rickenbacker. This week, we’re checking out his Nick Page Gott 4, which the luthier built specially for him. “The Lemmy Bass was a very special move we did, because Nick is...
Eastwood Guitars Now Shipping Sidejack VI Bass Guitar
Taking a cue from Fender’s Bass VI from the ’60s, Eastwood has unveiled the Sidejack VI: a 6-string, 30? scale bass guitar. Similar to a guitar, the bass is tuned E to E, but it vastly improves on the guitar concept by taking it down an octave. Available in Vintage Cream and Metallic Blue finishes, the bass is built with...