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Watch Scott Devine, Danny Sapko, and Charles Berthoud Build a Three-Bass “Take On Me”
Scott Devine, Danny Sapko, and Charles Berthoud learn a-ha’s “Take On Me” together, building a three-bass arrangement as they work through the song on the fly.
Don Was to Celebrate Detroit and the Grateful Dead on Fall Tour
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble announce fall tour dates featuring their debut album and a full performance of the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah.
Jad Freer’s SARTO Pedal Offers Precision Tone Shaping in a Compact Format
Jad Freer’s SARTO pedal combines an ultra-high impedance clean preamp, expanded EQ, resonant high-pass filter, and professional DI output.
Napalm Death Brings Grindcore to Tiny Desk With Matt Sheridan on Bass
Matt Sheridan fills in for Shane Embury as Napalm Death crams eight songs, a Warwick bass rig, and pure grindcore chaos behind NPR’s Tiny Desk in style.
Bad Brains’ Darryl Jenifer Reimagines His Roots on “The Weather Channel”
Darryl Jenifer expands beyond his Bad Brains roots on The Weather Channel, an adventurous instrumental album blending punk, dub, R&B, and improvisation.
Doc Wiley’s Strat-o-Bass Is One Bass to Rule Them All
Doc Wiley’s custom Strat-o-Bass transforms a Fender Precision into a three-pickup workhorse built to cover a full night of Tom Petty classics onstage.
Remembering Jennifer Finch: L7 Live at The Current
Jennifer Finch was a defining force in L7. We look back with this 2018 three song session from The Current, featuring her powerful bass work and presence.
L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies at 59
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has died at age 59 following a battle with brain cancer. The influential musician joined the band in 1986.
No Treble’s Weekly Top 10: Steve Swallow, Flea, Lakland and More
This week’s reader favorites include Steve Swallow’s tone quest, Flea at the Tiny Desk, a stunning Lakland bass and a Ryan Madora lesson.
Ron Carter and Yotam Silberstein Perform “Love Letters” in an Intimate Duo Setting
With only upright bass and guitar, Ron Carter and Yotam Silberstein bring warmth, space, and conversation to a timeless reading of “Love Letters” together.
La Bella Honors Aston “Familyman” Barrett With Signature Flatwound Bass Strings
La Bella honors reggae legend Aston “Familyman” Barrett with signature flatwound bass strings featuring colorful silk ends and classic tone.
Dunable and Bongripper’s Ron Petzke Unveil a Cyclops Bass Built for Drop F
Dunable teamed with Bongripper bassist Ron Petzke on a limited Cyclops Bass built for drop F, featuring a 35-inch scale and D-Bird pickup.