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Bass of the Week: Lorita Basses Miki Santamaria Signature Bass
Miki Santamaria is a favorite here at No Treble headquarters – and among readers too – so I was excited to check out his signature bass from Lorita Basses. Designed by the bassist and built by luthier Xavier Lorita in Barcelona, its striking design includes a maple theme with a flamed maple top over a swamp ash body, a 3-piece...
Jesús Rico Pérez: “I Left America” Michael Manring Cover
This is not the first time we’ve featured a video of bassist Jesús Rico Pérez performing a cover of a Michael Manring tune… and I’m betting it won’t be the last. This is Jesús’ performance of “I Left America”, which appeared on Manring’s album, Soliloquy. BTW, the first time we shared one of Jesús’ covers, we asked Michael himself for...
Modest Mouse Releases First Album Since 2007
Modest Mouse’s first album in eight years, Strangers to Ourselves, is also the group’s first with bassist Russell Higbee (former Man Man.) Higbee came into the fold after founding member Eric Judy left the indie-rock group best known for 2004’s “Float On” to spend more time with his family. Higbee’s bass is undeniable on tracks like “The Ground Walks, with...
Weekly Top 10: New Basses, Right Hand Endurance, Improving Time & Rhythm, Bass of the Week and the Top Videos
Time for another celebration of the best in bass for the week. This week we have a wonderful balance of gear, videos and expert how-to columns that made the list. Thanks as always for reading, commenting and sharing! 1. Fender Introduces Deluxe Active Okoume Basses Fender had a lot of new gear at NAMM this year including the Deluxe Active...
Eden Amplification Introduces MicroTour Mini Bass Amp
After releasing their World Pro Tour Series, Eden has taken a different approach with the introduction of the MicroTour Mini Bass Amp. The compact amp, which is shaped like the company’s full stack, stands 12 inches high and weighs in at 2.5 pounds. Eden explains that the MicroTour was designed to bring Eden tone to a “surprisingly loud” 2-watt amplifier....
Oz Noy, Oteil Burbridge & Keith Carlock: You Dig
This may be a showcase for drummer Keith Carlock, but we don’t care. This trio – made up of guitarist Oz Noy and bassist Oteil Burbridge – gets down on this one. Enjoy.
Toto Releases “Toto XIV” with Founding Bassist David Hungate
Toto XIV marks the return of bassist David Hungate, but it is also being released on the heels of a tragedy: Mike Porcaro, who remained the group’s official bassist as he struggled with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), succumbed to his illness earlier this month at the age of 59. Hungate came back to the band in...
Barefaced Audio Introduces the Retro Two10 Bass Cabinet
Barefaced Audio has introduced the Retro Two10, a 2×10″ bass cabinet that the company says puts out the vibe and power of a sealed 4×10″. Weighing in at 30 pounds, the cab is loaded with a pair of 10CR250 drivers for a vintage tone and power handling up to 400 watts. “We’re excited that the new Two10 is, in many...
David Pastorius: Bass Remix of Tech N9ne’s “Stop the Sailor”
We’ve shared videos of David Pastorius adding some high octane bass to Tech N9ne tunes before (including “Questions” and “Worldwide Choppers”). This time around, David adds nothing but straight up groove on “Stop the Sailor”… and some Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, thanks to special guest Brittany Reneé Grant.
Late Bernard Edwards Plays on “New” Chic Single Born from Analog Tapes
Although Chic bassist Bernard Edwards died in 1996, new music featuring his bass prowess is available again on the Chic song, “I’ll Be There.” The 12-inch vinyl single from Chic, featuring Nile Rodgers (Edwards’ Chic bandmate) and The Martinez Brothers is based on an old “lost” analog practice take of for a Chic song called “Love Somebody Today,” according to...
Bassline Publishing Releases “Advanced Studies for Bass Guitar”
If you’re a fan of Stuart Clayton’s work on No Treble, his book, Advanced Studies for Bass Guitar from Clayton’s Bassline Publishing, should pique your interest. The book, featuring 10 study pieces, teaches players how to master techniques like slapping, fingerstyle and plectrum playing and the use of harmonics. It’s the fourth title in Bassline’s Bass Techniques series, and each...
Warwick Updates Corvette $$ Bass
Warwick is updating the Corvette $$ this year with a version topped by a 3/8-inch piece of colored AAA flamed maple. The bass, which is defined by its dual humbucker pickups, is offered through the Warwick Custom shop. The bass’s body is a solid piece of USA swamp ash paired with a wenge neck and fingerboard. It comes in four,...