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Happy 15th Birthday, No Treble
Today is No Treble's 15th birthday. I had high hopes when I pushed the button on May 2nd, 2009. Over the years, this site has surpassed everything I imagined.
Learn How To Play The Bass Line To “How Sweet It Is”
Let’s dig into one of the truly great James Jamerson bass lines, the Motown classic “How Sweet It Is” by Marvin Gaye. This lesson will string together descending arpeggios, the blues box pattern, and root-fifth movement.
Felix Pastorius: Jazz Night at The Cave Live Performance
His last name is Pastorius, but he has definitely carved his own footprint. In today’s video, we have Felix Pastorius. This live performance at The Cave is reminiscent of that 70’s and 80’s fusion!
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in April 2024
April was a surprisingly great month for bass gear news. This month’s Bass Gear Roundup includes the most viewed in our gear category and overall on No Treble.
Genzler Amplification Branches Out With Kinetix 800 Bass Amp
Genzler Amplification has expanded its amp lineup with the Kinetix 800, an 800-watt head unit that combines a Class A all-tube preamp with a high-output Class D power amp.
Black Hole Constellation: The Outsiders Saga II.
Black Hole Constellation’s Michal Jahoda sent us this “bass ballad recorded in medieval underground” video. Michal plays throught the ending of “The Outsiders Saga II,” which is on Black Hole Constellation’s album, “Garden of Deception Delights.”
In Memoriam: Nick Daniels III
New Orleans bass hero Nick Daniels III has died of complications from multiple myeloma. He was 68 years old.
Bass of the Week: CUTEbass 532 Prototype
Atticus Lazenby has shared another prototype of a production model bass for his latest project called CUTEbass. CUTE is an acronym for Comfort, Utility, Tone, Ergonomics.
Mono Means One: Enormous Forces
John Ferrara’s latest project is a trio called Mono Means One, and they’re gearing up for their debut album and a tour. We’re happy to help premiere the studio video for “Enormous Forces.”
Roger Glover and Deep Purple Announce 23rd Studio Album, “=1”
Deep Purple hit a burst of creativity about a decade ago when they began working with producer Bob Ezrin. Now the iconic rock band has announced "=1," a new album with Ezrin again at the helm.
Valkenburg Announces the David Pastorius Proto Bass
Valkenburg has teamed up with David Pastorius for a new signature bass. The “Proto Bass” is the first of their Innovator Series and combines “modern options and styling with a retro-distressed feel.”
Weekly Top 10: April 20-26, 2024
Here’s your weekly roundup of what’s trending in the world of bass. This week’s list includes new bass gear, a great new column by Paul Thompson, Brittany Frompovich’s latest “Wonder Women” interview, new albums, and more.