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The 10 Greatest Bass Lines of 1984
1984 was a special year for music. In this episode, Paul Thompson dives into his top 10 favorite bass lines from that year, including the works of Abraham Laboriel, Tony Levin, Geddy Lee, Darryl Jones, Paul Denman, Cliff Burton, Benny Rietveld, Mark King, Nathan East, and Marcus Miller.
YYNOT: Witch Hunt (Live at Ameristar Casino, Kansas City)
Following their epic cover of “The Camera Eye” during their performance in Kansas City, YYNOT and Tim Starace are back with another from “Moving Pictures.” Here’s the band performing “Witch Hunt.”
Carlos Mena Releases Solo Debut, “Con Personas (With the People)”
Carlos Mena has released his debut album, “Con Personas,” which blends music from the Ecuadorian Sierra with jazz and classical influences.
Bass of the Week: Löwenherz Basses Majesty Clarke 5-String
This week we’re checking out a real stunner. Although it has plenty of amazing features, probably the first thing you’ll notice about this Löwenherz Basses Majesty Clarke 5-string is its custom handmade brass lionhead sustainer bridge.
Ofa: Pas dans l’game
Luc Brame is involved in a new project called Ofa, and he sent us the first video they recorded. “Pas dans l’game” is a beautiful song with a powerful message.
In Memoriam: Herbie Flowers
Session legend Herbie Flowers, who played some of the world’s most recognizable bass lines, has died at the age of 86. The news was shared by his family, though a cause was not given.
To Keep the Groove Going, No Treble Needs Your Help
Three years ago, your generosity gave No Treble a second chance. Today, we're at another pivotal moment and need your help to secure our future.
SoloDallas Introduces the Orbiter Fuzz Pedal
SoloDallas has introduced the Orbiter Fuzz Pedal, which takes its cues from the 1966 Arbiter Fuzz.
Charles Berthoud and Seiji Igusa Collab
Charles Berthoud did a fanastic collaboration with guitarist Seiji Igusa. The musicianship in this video is off the charts.
Weekly Top 10: August 31 – September 6, 2024
This week's top 10 reader-favorite list runs the spectrum. New gear (and a top 10 gear list) once again covers a large percentage of the list. We also heard from Tom Hamilton on Aerosmith’s retirement, shared the news about Jimmy Haslip's new instructional book, chatted with Brian F. Wright, featured No Treble reader David Cohen, and more.
John Wetton Box Set Coming In November
John Wetton’s legacy is being celebrated in a new collection of three box sets called “Concentus: The John Wetton Live Collection.” The project has just announced volume one, which will be coming out on November 15th. It will feature 10 CDs remastered by Andy Pearce.
Christian Kussmann: Maria, es el miedo
Christian Kussmann recently got a new Mattisson Series IV bass, and he got to try it out in a special place. He shared this video with us.