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Decibel Eleven Introduces Hot Stone Series Power Supplies
Decibel Eleven has introduced the DB-11 Hot Stone series of DC power supplies, consisting of the SM, HC, and Deluxe models. Each of the power supplies have short circuit protected isolated outputs, which eliminates hum and interaction between your pedals. Other common features include toroidal transformers with additional magnetic shielding, 2mm steel chassis, and five year warranties. For more information,...
Bass of the Week: Burns Nu-Sonic
Originally introduced in 1964, the Burns Nu-Sonic was the follow-up to the original Burns bass design. Famously, the Nu-Sonic was used by George Harrison of the Beatles during recording sessions when Paul McCartney wasn’t around. The company reissued the Nu-Sonic after the brand was reintroduced in 1992. The short-scale bolt-on bass is built with a basswood body with a maple...
Warwick Updates RockBass Corvette Basic Line of Basses
Warwick’s Corvette Basic lines include three new editions this year with the introduction of a short-scale 4-string, a medium-scale 4-string and an active 6-string bass. These basses are part of the company’s low cost instruments and are made in China. The Corvette Basic Short Scale bass is a 30¾? scale bass, the medium scale is 32?, and the 6-String is...
Big Advice with Juan Nelson: On Tha One
When I grow up, I want to play bass like Juan Nelson. He doesn’t have to play a lot notes. He just knows which ones to play. Here’s Juan backing up Big Advice, live on the Sunset Strip. I’ll say it again: Juan is the man.
ALO Releases “Sounds Like This”
ALO describes their latest album, Sounds Like This, as a “swing back” to their older sound. Anchored by Steve Adams’ thick yet bubbly bass work, the album presents an upbeat jam vibe while mixing rock and funky beats. Besides going into the studio without set songs, Sounds Like This was recorded in the band’s hometown of San Francisco, which Adams...
Exploring Turnarounds
Q: I really enjoy and find great value in your columns on No Treble. In your last column, you discussed the modal and chordal approaches and mentioned this: “Don’t forget to also practice and transcribe things, which will make you a stronger bassist (walking, common endings and turnarounds, time, various time-feels, and so on.)” Could you expound further on what...
Fender Jazz Bass: The Movie
G.A.S. alert! Davey4557’s Leo Fender and the History of the Electric Bass video is one of the most watched videos in No Treble history. Davey followed up with this, what he dubs “Fender Jazz Bass: The Movie”. He breaks down the features and history of the famed Leo Fender creation. Try not to drool… it isn’t good for your computer.
Foo Fighters: Ultimate Bass Play-Along
Alfred Music Publishing has published Foo Fighters: Ultimate Bass Play-Along, the newest edition in the company’s Ultimate Play-Along series. Featuring eight Foo Fighters tunes, the book and two enhanced CD set offers authentic transcriptions of Nate Mendel‘s bass lines, and is also available in guitar and drum editions. The CDs include two audio tracks per song – one offers a...
Reader Spotlight: Will Repholz
Meet Will Repholz, a bassist hailing from The Crescent City (aka New Orleans) and obviously living the dream as a bassist. Will is our player in the spotlight for May 14, 2012. Bio: I moved to New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina and quickly met an incredible network of talented artists and musicians. I play with several acts and feel...
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (April 2012)
In April, we celebrated the awesomeness of isolated bass one week. And that week ended up dominating the top 10 video list for the entire month. With the bass work of Geddy Lee, John Paul Jones, Chris Squire, Wilton Felder, Paul McCartney and John Entwistle being featured in all its glory, we weren’t surprised. But it wasn’t all about isolated...
Funk Brothers with James Jamerson: Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart (Instrumental)
The up-tempo Supremes tune “Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart” was a departure from the group’s more typical lighter sound. And while this one didn’t make #1 as many of the Funk Brothers-backed tunes, it did make the top 10 for a week in 1966. And now, thanks to the power of the interwebs, here’s the full, pre-edit...
Lava Cable Launches Second Generation Clear Connect Cables
Lava Cable has introduced the second generation of their Clear Connect instrument cable. The Clear Connect II offers solder-free Pure Plugs by Abbatron and Clear Connect Technology, wherein the connectors are high-pressure crimped onto the cable. This results in a purer signal path. The Lava Cable Clear Connect cables are available in sizes from 6 inches to 30 feet with...