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Fuchs Audio Introduces the FAT112 Series of Bass Cabinets
Fuchs Audio has expanded its bass cabinet lineup with a new 1×12? unit. The FAT112 features a ported design and can be ordered with either a Neodymium or Ferrite-style speaker.
Gilad Ephrat Ensemble: Walking By
Gilad Ephrat sent us a video from his new string ensemble project. As always, we’re impressed. Here's the ensemble performing "Walking By."
The Wood Brothers Announce Fall 2024 Tour Dates
The Wood Brothers have announced a new set of tour dates to close out 2024. The band, anchored by bass great Chris Wood, will be playing 17 concerts this fall across the Eastern Seaboard and the South.
Bass of the Week: Harpy Instruments Toucan
Harpy Instruments is a company that describes itself as a family of musicians who enjoy building unique, playable basses. Harpy's Toucan is our Bass of the Week. As cool as it looks, the design centers around its pickup configuration.
Meshell Ndegeocello: Love
Meshell Ndegeocello dropped an exciting new video today. “Love” is the second song to be released from her upcoming album, “No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in June 2024
Bass gear got a lot of attention in June. Here's your monthly roundup of what was popular on No Treble.
Ernie Ball Music Man Announces 2024 Bongo Collection
Ernie Ball Music Man has unveiled the 2024 Bongo Bass Collection, which includes four-, five-, and six-string models. Each bass model includes stainless steel frets and is available in four colors: Stealth Black, Titan Gray, Blood Orange, and Mantis Green.
Zander Zon: simplicity is beauty
Zander Zon is back with another original solo bass composition. Here’s the video for “simplicity is beauty.”
Weekly Top 10: June 22-28, 2024
This week's top 10 list is loaded with bass goodness. This week's reader favorites include new bass gear, Remco Hendriks's latest bass (and video), new music from Bootsy Collins, Lake Street Dive, and Krist Novoselic, our Wonder Women video interview with Becky Baldwin, and more.
Bill Wyman Announces First Album in a Decade
For the first time in nearly a decade, former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has announced a new studio album. “Drive My Car” will arrive on August 9th to mark his first ninth solo effort.
Yannis Papadopoulos Jazz Trio: Meditation (Meditação)
Yannis Papadopoulos sent us a video of a jazz guitar trio he has with two friends, guitarist George Dafnos and drummer Panagiotis Themas. Here's their version of the bossa nova song “Meditação,” written by Antônio Carlos Jobim.
Belew, Levin, Carey, and Vai Announce 21 New BEAT Tour Dates
One of the most exciting tours of the year is BEAT, which will feature Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and Steve Vai performing music from King Crimson’s ’80s era. The band scheduled a run from September 12th to November 10th, but now they’ve announced a whole new leg due to popular demand.