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Jim Joel Santos: “Human Nature” All-Bass Arrangement
Jim Joel Santos knocks us out with his bass playing and arrangements of tunes. Jim recently shared one of his newest videos, this time performing Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” with some tasty bass playing and soloing.
Jerry Garcia Band/Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman Release “Fall 1989: The Long Island Sound”
In 1989, The Jerry Garcia Band embarked on what would become a well-remembered East Coast tour, featuring Grateful Dead guitarist/vocalist Bob Weir and upright bass player Rob Wasserman as the opening act. commemorates that tour on six CDs of music: complete performances from Sept. 5 (Hartford Civic Center in Connecticut) and Sept. 6 at Nassau Coliseum in New York. Each...
JHS Pedals Announces Moonshine Overdrive Pedal
Kansas City’s JHS Pedals has unveiled the Moonshine Overdrive. Designed for bass and guitar, the stompbox is described as a “massively tweaked version of the most famous overdrive ever created.” The Moonshine has standard Volume, Drive, and Tone controls that are augmented with a “Proof” toggle switch. When switched down, the Proof toggle pus the pedal into a higher gain...
Ten Prescriptions for Productive Practice
Playing is fun, and important, but real progress happens when we practice. In fact, the most significant element in our development is our daily practice regimen. So, how we approach it is vital. To help us get the most out of our sessions, here are ten principles for productive practice: For best results, practice 6 days a week. Less than...
Them Crooked Vultures: “Scumbag Blues” Live
Back in 2012, we shared the isolated bass of John Paul Jones on Them Crooked Vultures’ “Scumbag Blues”. The live version is excellent too, from Austin City Limits.
N-Audio Unveils Two Amps To Cabinet Amp Switcher
N-Audio has introduced a new compact solution for switching between two amps connected to a single cabinet. Aptly named the “Two Amps to Cabinet,” the system is a two channel amp switcher that includes a control unit that connects to the amplifiers and a foot controller for hands-free use. The system comes in a mono version and a stereo version,...
Weekly Top Ten: The Best in Bass for the Week of December 8th
It is freezing outside (at least where we are), but it was a hot week in the land of the low end. Here are the most read stories and how-to’s and the most watched videos on No Treble for the week of December 8-14, 2013. Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing! 1. Pino Palladino: The Story Behind “Wherever I Lay...
Zawinul Syndicate with Linley Marthe: Tower of Silence
Former Weather Report and Zawinul Syndicate percussionist Manolo Badrena recommended this video some time ago, and we forgot about it until today. This is the Syndicate lineup featuring bassist Linley Marthe, performing “Tower of Silence”. It starts out with just keyboards, then guitar and voice before the band kicks in (around the 3 minute mark). And boy do they kick...
Mike Gordon Announces New Album, Tour Dates
Phish’s Mike Gordon has announced his fourth solo LP, Overstep, will be released on February 25th on ATO Records. Following up on 2010’s Moss, it’s the first album that the bassist hasn’t produced himself. Instead he enlisted Paul Q. Kolderie, who has worked with Radiohead, Uncle Tupelo and the Pixies. Gordon also stretches out musically on the album. It features...
Fretlight Introduces FB-525 Bass
Educational instrument maker Fretlight has introduced their first bass guitar, the FB-525. The bass is the four-string to feature the company’s built-in LED learning system that teaches you to play by lighting up dots on the fretboard. The FB-525 comes in right and left-hand models and features a P/J pickup configuration with a 3-way toggle switch. Its neck is made...
Aaron Gibson: Love
If you’ve heard the music of Aaron Gibson, you’ll know why he’s one of our favorite bassists here at No Treble HQ. Here’s Aaron performing his original composition, “Love”. The song is also available on .
Evergreen Terrace Releases “Dead Horses”
Melodic/hardcore band Evergreen Terrace (named after the street where The Simpsons live) has dropped , its first album since the 2012 return of bassist Jason Southwell, who stepped away from the group back in 2009. It’s also the band’s first release on Rise Records. The group severed its connection with Metal Blade in 2012. Two songs — the title track...