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Weekly Top 10: August 24-30, 2024
This week’s top 10 list of reader-favorite articles on No Treble is a good one, with Leland Sklar and The Section, Tony Levin (twice), a new bass lesson, “From The Bottom” episode, Wonder Women, and more.
Polyphia: Ernie Ball “Big Sound” Session
Ernie Ball has introduced a new artist session video series called “Big Sound” that features up-close studio sessions. They launched it with a three-song set by Texas-based instrumental masters Polyphia captured during rehearsals for their summer tour.
New Perspectives Music Introduces Upright Bass Pickup
Tim Sway of New Perspectives Music has unveiled a new upright bass pickup that he says he’s been “dreaming about making for decades.” The pickup mounts to the back of your fingerboard with a simple system, while the height of the four ceramic magnets can be easily adjusted.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in August 2024
With August coming to a close, it is time for the latest bass gear roundup here. Gear stories got a ton of views this month, and these made the reader-favorite top 10 list.
Primus: Holy Diver (Live with Puddles Pity Party)
Primus was joined by Puddles Pity Party in Big Flats, NY, earlier this month. Youtuber metal4head20 captured this video of the band performing Dio’s “Holy Diver.”
Jimmy Haslip Publishes “Pentatonic Soloing for Electric Bass” Instructional Book
Pentatonic scales are some of the most commonly used scales in music, but their familiar patterns can often lead to uninspired ideas. Jimmy Haslip has just released a new book to help you unlock the secrets of the scales to create dynamic, engaging solos.
Anthrax’s Frank Bello Joins the Spector Artist Roster
Spector has announced a new collaboration with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, who has joined their artist roster. The new partnership will result in a signature bass for him that is under development and slated for release in 2025.
Pobozhiy / Bura / Davidyants / Townsley: Sinchronicity
This video recently hit my radar, and this is my kind of music. "Sinchronicity" was written by guitarist Evgeny Pobozhiy, who performs the tune with Tomasz Bura on keyboards, Anton Davidyants on bass, and Nathaniel Townsley on drums.
Tom Hamilton Opens Up on Aerosmith’s Retirement
Aerosmith announced that their farewell tour was once again canceled and that they were retiring. It was a sad end to the band’s touring days, but Tom Hamilton says there may be more in store.
Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur – Part 2
In this edition of Wonder Women, Brittany Frompovich continues exploring the backstory of Melissa Auf der Maur, bassist and vocalist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Art of Trio: Bluex
Art of Trio is a guitar power trio that also features guitarist Luca Mantovanelli and drummer Elio Rivagli. Their first video for the song “Bluex” grooves hard thanks to the pocket between Feliciati Feliciati and Rivagli while Mantovanelli shreds on top.
Tony Levin Shares Update on BEAT Tour Rehearsals
Tony Levin shared an awesome diary entry on his website about BEAT’s early rehearsals.