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Little Buddha, Bass and Vocal Duo: “Beautiful”
Bassist Grant Tyrie shared this video of him with vocalist Kat McDonald performing the aptly named tune, “Beautiful”. Grant said the performance was performed and filmed in a single live take. The song is a pared down version of the track from Little Buddha’s debut album, . (And yes, that’s a Fodera Victor Wooten Yin Yang bass Grant is playing.)
Between the Buried and Me’s Dan Briggs Announces Trioscapes Debut Album and Preview Track
Between the Buried and Me bassist Dan Briggs has announced that his new project, dubbed Trioscapes, will be making its album debut on May 8, 2012 with the release of Separate Realities. The group was formed last year after Briggs got in touch with tenor saxophonist Walter Fancourt and drummer Matt Lynch to work up a rendition of the Mahavishnu...
Reader Spotlight: Jonathan Moody
Meet Jonathan Moody, a player who works from the pit – literally – playing a variety of musical styles using an impressive line-up of gear. One of the coolest parts to the story: Jonathan is a second generation bassist, following in the footsteps of his mother who taught him how to play initially. Jonathan is our player in the spotlight...
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (February 2012)
Ah, videos showcasing bass… is there anything better? If there is, it has to be the top 10 most watched bass videos on No Treble, during the month of February, 2012. Enjoy. 1. Doug Alexis: The Chicken Facebook friend Art Araya shared this remarkable and unique video of bassist Doug Alexis performing his own take on “The Chicken”. The tune,...
Bernd Keul: Bass FX – An Awesome Solo Bass Performance
We live in amazing times. Take a beautiful old school Fender Jazz and mix it with some new gadgets, and you have yourself a one man band. That’s what bassist Bernd Keul has done with this video he calls “Bass FX”. Bernd sent us this video and shares these details on how it all works: iPod Touch with Touch OSC...
Cannibal Corpse Releases New Album, Announce Tour Dates
Cannibal Corpse has released their twelfth album, Torture, on Metal Blade Records. Anchored by Alex Webster on bass, the new album promises to keep pushing the limits. “Fans can expect more of what we’re known for – aggressive, moderately technical death metal with an emphasis placed on making memorable songs,” Webster said in our exclusive interview. “From a bass point...
Warwick Introduces Jack Bruce Artist Series Bass
Warwick is following up on the release of the Jack Bruce Survivor bass, with a new Artist Series edition. Made in Korea, the Jack Bruce Artist Series bass offers many similarities to its German-made counterpart, but at a fraction of the price. Reminiscent of Bruce’s bass from his Cream days, the new model features neck-through construction with a mahogany body,...
In the Studio: Part 2 – Setting the Stage for a Good Performance
Last time we focused on the importance of being prepared before we enter the studio with our projects. Today, let’s talk about setting the stage for a good performance after we walk into the studio. Communication Communication between musicians is an important aspect in obtaining a quality performance, and thereby a more exciting and pleasing recording. We can mostly divide...
Karl Clews: “Come Together” Solo Bass Cover
Bassist Karl Clews sent us this video of him performing his solo bass arrangement of the Beatles’ “Come Together”. Funky! Oh, and nice Alembic (’93 Alembic Stanley Clarke Deluxe)!
Top 10: New Bass Gear, Old School Gear, The Week’s Top Bass Videos and More
Last week was a week of more gear, old and new. In the new category, No Treble readers enjoyed the news about the Ultra-Light Bass from Traveler Guitar, the new Demonator 4 “Chaos” Bass from Dean, and the unique DevilWing Bass from Oktober. In Old School, we took a look at Jay Fortier‘s 1963 Fender Jazz bass, including the great...
AC Guitars Introduces J-Type Models
Alan Cringean of AC Guitars has unveiled the J-Type series, a line of basses that gives a nod to classic bass design. “This range of basses offers a more traditional body shape but still has features that are typical of the ACG ethos,” the luthier explained. Available in 4- and 5-string versions, the J-Type is built to order and therefore...
FuzzHugger FX Releases Bass Bloom Fuzz Pedal
Fuzzhugger FX has released the Bass Bloom, a bass-oriented version of their Algal Bloom fuzz. The new adaptation accounts for bass lovers by adding more low-end response and a clean blend to retain their original tone. The Bass Bloom has five controls: Gain, Bloom, Starve, Fuzz Level, and Clean Level. The Bloom knob controls the amount of fuzz added, while...