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Remco Hendriks and Jack Irons: Heavy Fretless Rock Bass
Remco Hendriks got together with Red Hot Chili Peppers founding drummer Jack Irons for this epic jam. He calls it "Heavy Fretless Rock Bass."
Kevin Scott’s WAXpaper Releases Debut Album
Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott’s discography is a long list that includes albums with John McLaughlin, Jimmy Harring, Gary Husband, FORQ, Donny McCaslin, Col Bruce Hampton, and many more. However, he’s just released his first album as a leader with the self-titled debut from WAXpaper.
Groove – Episode #113: Mark Egan
Mark Egan, a legend in the world of electric bass (including a Grammy!), brings his rich history and deep passion for the instrument into his latest album, “Cross Currents.” He’s our guest for episode #113 of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.
Ne-Yo: Tiny Desk Concert
When NPR dropped this Tiny Desk Concert with Ne-Yo, I let it play in the background while I worked. I found myself going back to the video frequently. I love everything about this, including the incredible work of Justin Raines on bass and bass keys.
Happy 15th Birthday, No Treble
Today is No Treble's 15th birthday. I had high hopes when I pushed the button on May 2nd, 2009. Over the years, this site has surpassed everything I imagined.
Learn How To Play The Bass Line To “How Sweet It Is”
Let’s dig into one of the truly great James Jamerson bass lines, the Motown classic “How Sweet It Is” by Marvin Gaye. This lesson will string together descending arpeggios, the blues box pattern, and root-fifth movement.
Felix Pastorius: Jazz Night at The Cave Live Performance
His last name is Pastorius, but he has definitely carved his own footprint. In today’s video, we have Felix Pastorius. This live performance at The Cave is reminiscent of that 70’s and 80’s fusion!
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in April 2024
April was a surprisingly great month for bass gear news. This month’s Bass Gear Roundup includes the most viewed in our gear category and overall on No Treble.
Genzler Amplification Branches Out With Kinetix 800 Bass Amp
Genzler Amplification has expanded its amp lineup with the Kinetix 800, an 800-watt head unit that combines a Class A all-tube preamp with a high-output Class D power amp.
Black Hole Constellation: The Outsiders Saga II.
Black Hole Constellation’s Michal Jahoda sent us this “bass ballad recorded in medieval underground” video. Michal plays throught the ending of “The Outsiders Saga II,” which is on Black Hole Constellation’s album, “Garden of Deception Delights.”
In Memoriam: Nick Daniels III
New Orleans bass hero Nick Daniels III has died of complications from multiple myeloma. He was 68 years old.
Bass of the Week: CUTEbass 532 Prototype
Atticus Lazenby has shared another prototype of a production model bass for his latest project called CUTEbass. CUTE is an acronym for Comfort, Utility, Tone, Ergonomics.