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Thumb Fin Offers a Fresh Take on the Thumb Rest

Many products were launched at NAMM, from monster rigs to elegant new bass guitars. However, one new gadget that caught our eye was the Thumb Fin. The thumb rest uses suction cups to easily be placed and removed on any bass without any alterations.

Brad Williamson: “Thoughts and Prayers” All-Bass Cover

I ran into Brad Williamson at this year's NAMM Show, and I'm glad I did. Here’s his fantastic all-bass arrangement of Animals as Leaders's "Thoughts and Prayers," which he performs on his FM 12 String Bass.

In Memoriam: Aston “Family Man” Barrett

Aston “Family Man” Barrett, best known for his work with Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died after a prolonged illness. He was 77 years old. The news was shared by his son, Aston Barrett, Jr. on Facebook.

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.