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Reader Spotlight: Don Marcotte
Meet Don Marcotte, a bassist from Alberta who has enjoyed many years of music. We love his “superhero” answer. Don is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story…
Bass of the Week: Warwick Basses Vampyre NT
This week, we’re checking out a wicked Vampyre NT bass from the Warwick Custom Shop. The bass’s instantly recognizable body shape was crafted from a swamp ash body with a one-inch AAA quilted maple top. Finished in a satin Midnight Blue, the axe has a dark and mysterious aura.
Ralf Gauck: Yesterday
Ralf Gauck got to try out the new Marleaux Spock bass guitar and sent us this video to showcase it. Recorded with two room mics, here’s his solo bass take on The Beatles’ “Yesterday.”
moe. Announces New Album, 35th Anniversary Tour
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for moe. The band has announced their 14th studio album, “Circle of Giants,” on January 31st. They’ve also announced a tour to coincide with the release, marking the group’s 35th anniversary.
KLOS Guitars Introduces the Apollo Custom Bass Series
KLOS Guitars launched their first bass back in 2021 with the Apollo. Now, the company has expanded its low-end lineup with the Apollo Custom lineup. The series features a wooden body with a carbon fiber neck in four-, five-, and six-string models.
Gilad Ephrat and Shmuel Elbaz: Desert Land
Gilad Ephrat sent us the second video from his duet album "Bassolin." Joined by mandolinist Shmuel Elbaz, the duet perform "Desert Land."
Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for November 9-15, 2024
This week’s top 10 reader-favorite articles includes plenty of gear, a video by a band of Oompa Loompas, our interview with the legendary Avery Sharpe, and new music.
HeadRush Announces Flex Prime Multi-Processor, FRFR-GO Amp, and Revalver Amp Cloner
HeadRush has expanded its line of products with three new tools for bassists and guitarists: the Flex Prime multi-effects processor, FRFR Go portable amplifier, and the ReValver Amp Cloner.
Snarky Puppy: “Gretel” (Remixed and Remastered)
Snarky Puppy is dropping "We Like It Here (Remixed + Remastered + Reimagined)" on December 6, 2024, and they’re giving us a taste for what’s to come.
Shinedown Bassist Eric Bass Announces Debut Album, “I Had A Name”
Shinedown's Eric Bass is stepping out front by announcing his debut solo album, "Eric Bass Presents: I Had A Name." He is giving fans a preview of the project with a video for the first single, "Mind Control."
Lusithand Devices Announces the Ground & Pound MKII Pedal
Lusithand Devices has updated another of its products with the Ground & Pound MKII. The new stompbox “greatly improves” on the original, they say, by adding two modes that can be toggled with a mini switch.
Evan Brewer: Entheos “New Light” Playthrough
Evan Brewer shows his awe-inspiring bass line for Entheos’s “New Light” in this bass-centric playthrough. If you know Evan, you know this one will be a wild ride.