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Geddy Lee and Keanu Reeves Lead This Week’s Top 10
Geddy Lee’s Rush performances, our exclusive Keanu Reeves interview, and Stuart Spector’s Stonefly bass lead this week’s top 10 most-read stories on No Treble.
Goose Gets Heavy on “Good Times // End Times” with Trevor Weekz Locked In
Goose brought “Good Times // End Times” to Jimmy Kimmel Live, with Trevor Weekz delivering a thick Elrick five string tone and plenty of low end weight.
Josh Cohen Takes His Solo Bass World Into a Full Band on “We Are Home”
Josh Cohen expands his solo bass world with "We Are Home," his first ensemble album as a bandleader, featuring eight originals and a Toronto jazz ensemble.
Henrik Linder Goes Mini With New Mayones Cali Signature Basses
Mayones teams up with Henrik Linder for the Cali HL 5 and 6, pairing a 17.1-inch scale with signature electronics. Watch the Dirty Loops bassist demonstrate.
Charles Berthoud Makes His Bass Sound Like a Monster Synth
Charles Berthoud gives his bass a futuristic makeover, using wild synth sounds from a Future Impact, neon strings, and glowing LED fretboard lights in a fun new performance.
Venom Bassist and Frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant Dies at 63
Venom bassist and frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant has died at 63, leaving a legacy that helped shape black metal and generations of extreme metal musicians.
Sterling by Music Man StingRay Plus Adds Three Pickup Voices and a Boost
Sterling by Music Man’s StingRay Plus adds three pickup wiring options and a push-push volume boost, with four- and five-string models starting at $499.
Karina Rykman Leads the Charge on “Easy, Rider” for CBS Saturday Sessions
Karina Rykman leads her band through “Easy, Rider” on CBS Saturday Morning, delivering the bass-heavy groove at the heart of her new album, Late Checkout.
John Ferrara’s Two-Handed Tapping Drives Mono Means One’s “Creatures of Symmetry”
John Ferrara expands his solo bass compositions into Mono Means One’s "Creatures of Symmetry," blending two-handed tapping, odd-meter riffs, and trio interplay.
Mad Professor Introduces Milestone Germanium Fuzz Pedal
Mad Professor’s Milestone pairs vintage-inspired germanium fuzz with a two-band EQ and a transformer circuit designed for stacking with other effects pedals.
WATCH: Keanu Reeves on Bass, His Influences, and Finding His Place in Dogstar
Keanu Reeves opens up about bass, Dogstar, his Fender P and PJ basses, his GK rig, and the players who helped shape his approach to the instrument today.
Bruce Gertz Returns With 13 Solo Bass Pieces on “It’s Only A Bass”
Bruce Gertz explores bebop and modern jazz on "It's Only A Bass," his fourth solo bass album. Hear the opening track from the 13-song double bass collection.