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Darkglass Electronics Launches Digital and Analog Combo Amps at NAMM
Darkglass Electronics has expanded their lineup of bass amps with four new combos this year including two analog models and two digital models. Each amp type has two configurations – 2×10? and 1×12? – while all four models are rated at 500 watts.
YYNOT with Mike Portnoy: YYZ (Bubba Bash 2024)
YYNOT’s annual Bubba Bash took place on January 6th to benefit Cedars-Sinai Hospital in memory of late Rush drummer Neil Peart. The band has started releasing videos from the show, including this performance on “YYZ,” with Mike Portnoy.
King Buzzo and Trevor Dunn Announce King Dunn Tour
Melvins mastermind King Buzzo (aka Buzz Osborne) and Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn are teaming up this summer for a duo tour of the U.S. The longtime collaborators will be keeping things acoustic for the King Dunn Tour.
Cortex Bass Unveils the Ganesha 5-string at NAMM
Cortex Bass attended the 2024 NAMM Show in part to introduce the latest in its lineup. The Ganesha Bass, the company says, was designed to “suit all players ” and comes in four, five, or six-string versions.
Live Under The Sky: David Sanborn, Hiram Bullock, and Tom Barney
The No Treble team was blessed to be able to come together at the NAMM Show. Of course, that meant plenty of conversations about BASS. One of those focused on Tom Barney. Here he is in 1990, at Live Under The Sky with David Sanborn.
Crossfaith Announce Departure of Hiroki Ikegawa
Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith has announced they have parted ways with bassist Hiroki Ikegawa. The news came in a press release where they thanked him and wished him luck going forward.
Groove – Episode #110: Justin Smolian
Justin Smolian and his band, Dirty Honey, are back to rock you out with their latest head-turner, “Can’t Find The Breaks.” Justin is our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.
Thundercat, Hadrien Feraud, and Michael Pipoquinha: NAMM Jam
I’ve been digging the videos from this year’s NAMM Show, including this incredible jam by Thundercat, Hadrien Feraud, and Michael Pipoquinha at the GR booth.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in January 2024
We were thrilled to see the Winter NAMM Show happen in January once again. And that means plenty of new gear coverage to kick off the new year. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass gear stories for the month on No Treble.
Learn The Bass Line To “Come As You Are” by Nirvana
In this new “Keep It Groovy” bass lesson, Ryan Madora digs into one of Nirvana’s biggest hits, “Come As You Are.” Learn some of the theory behind Krist Novoselic’s bass line, which is perfect for working on your pick technique.
Jethro Tull: “Swing In” Documentary
WDR Rockpalast posted this video from Jethro Tull’s “Swing In” documentary the other day. The film captures footage of the band in 1969. This lineup, of course, included bassist Glenn Cornick.
The Smile Release New Album, “Wall of Eyes”
The Smile has returned with their second studio album, “Wall of Eyes,” which sees the expansion of their sonic creativity. The album features the trio joined by the London Contemporary Orchestra, with Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood handling the low end.