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Paz Lenchantin Leaves The Pixies, Replacement Announced
After a decade in the band, Paz Lenchantin has departed from The Pixies to focus on her own projects. The Pixies revealed Emma Richardson as their next bassist.
Bergantino Introduces the NXT410-C Bass Cabinet
Bergantino has once again expanded their NXT bass cab lineup with the NXT410-C, a 4×10 cab they designed with touring bassists in mind.
REO Brothers: Now and Then
In this video, the REO Brothers take on “Now and Then,” aka “the last Beatles song,” which was released in November 2023.
Progressive Bluegrass Chamber Group EZRA Release Self-Titled Debut
I’ve been fascinated by Craig Butterfield’s playing ever since we posted his jaw-dropping “Donna Lee” video. Now, he’s part of an an acoustic supergroup called EZRA, which just released their debut album.
Bass of the Week: Badstroke Guitars Sallos 4FF
Badstroke Guitars used the force to create this killer Sallos 4FF bass with an incredible full-body custom inlay of the Death Star from Star Wars, complete with a laser inlay that fires across the fingerboard. As if that's not enough, the entire display is glow-in-the-dark.
Jenny Lewis (with Ryan Madora): Psychos (Jimmy Kimmel Live! Performance)
No Treble contributor Ryan Madora appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! recently, backing Jenny Lewis on this performance of “Psychos.”
Phish Unveils Summer Tour, Mike Gordon Solo Dates
Phish will be embarking on a 26-date tour this summer. Before the band kicks off their run, bassist Mike Gordon will be taking his solo band on the road.
Weekly Top 10: February 24 – March 1, 2024
Bass gear once again ruled the week, making up 60% of this week’s top 10 list. Add a great new lesson by Ryan Madora, a killer cover of “The Fez,” and some exciting tour news, and you have 100% bass goodness.
Vulfmon, Jacob Jeffries, and Harrison Whitford: Little Thunder
Vulfmon (Jack Stratton), Jacob Jeffries, and Harrison Whitford visited Mike Viola’s studio and “asked Viola to enforce a strict ‘Rubber Soul’ era workflow.” They said it ended up sounding more like “Revolver,” but were still pretty stoked.
David Barber Releases Debut, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six”
David Barber has played on songs featured on TV shows and he’s toured nationally opening for artists like Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks. Now he’s stepped out front with the self-titled debut album, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six.”
Warwick Unveils Limited Edition Masterbuilt and Teambuilt Basses for 2024
Each year, Warwick introduces two limited edition basses from their custom shop: one that’s Masterbuilt and one that’s Teambuilt. The German bass manufacturer chose to highlight the beauty of walnut on their Thumb model this year by introducing the Masterbuilt Thumb NT LTD 2024 and the Teambuilt Thumb BO LTD 2024.
Chris LaBenne: “Blow” by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Chris Stapleton (If I Were The Bass Player)
No Treble reader Chris LaBenne sent us this video of him playing along to “Blow” by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Chris Stapleton (if he was the bass player).