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Infectious Grooves, Featuring Robert Trujillo, Are Back in the Studio
Infectious Grooves has recorded new music and will go on tour with ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg and Metallica’s (and a former Suicidal Tendencies) bassist Robert Trujillo.
Black Ice Introduces Battery-Free Boost and Distortion Modules
Black Ice Enterprises has announced two new products to mod your bass: the Black Ice Boost and the Black Ice Distort. The units are small, battery-free devices that the company says can be easily installed in a guitar or bass.
David Pastorius: Red Sunrise
The versatility and scope of the bass are always greater than people imagine. David Pastorius sent us his video for “Red Sunrise,” which proves the point. He gets a wide range of tones by utilizing different techniques, ultimately building a tapestry of sound.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in February 2024
News from the NAMM show continued in February, and all the gear news over the month generated tens of thousands of views. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass gear stories for the month.
Wonder Women: Mary McGlory
The Liverbirds were Britain’s first all-female rock band that emerged from the Liverpool/Merseybeat scene in the 60’s. The band’s bassist, Mary McGlory, is the subject of this edition of Wonder Women: Stories from the Women Who Play Bass.
Ellen Alaverdyan: Slap Jam with Dave Weckl
Ellen Alaverdyan sat down with a backing track by Dave Weckl and turned it into an epic slap jam.
Cindy Blackman Santana Announces Tour Dates with Felix Pastorius on Bass
Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana is back on the road this year with his solo jazz band, which always has a stellar lineup. That band includes Felix Pastorius on bass.
Stir It Up: Easy Reggae Bass Lesson
In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Ryan Madora honors the great Aston “Family Man” Barrett and learn the bass line to Bob Marley’s classic, “Stir It Up.”
Dirty Logic: The Fez
Dirty Logic is an 11-piece Steely Dan tribute band based in Asheville that does The Dan justice. Here’s a great clip of them performing “The Fez.” Beside his slick lines, check out Jake Wolf’s tone!
Obscura Publishes Transcription Book for “A Valediction”
Obscura has released a new book for bassists looking to conquer their latest album, “A Valediction,” through Sheet Happens Publishing. “A Valediction: The Complete Bass Transcription” is a 78-page note-for-note representation of the entire 2021 record.
Elrick Bass Guitars Adds Headless Option to Custom Basses
Elrick Bass Guitars previewed their headless bass at NAMM 2024 with the Gold Series SLC MkII for Steve Lawson. Now it’s available for everyone.
Frowin Ickler: (Don’t) Give Hate a Chance (Derrick McIntyre Tribute)
Frowin Ickler sent us this video, which pays tribute to Derrick McIntyre, who died after an automobile accident on February 2nd. Here’s his play-through of McIntyre’s masterful bass line on “(Don’t) Give Hate a Chance.”