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Bass of the Week: 13 Custom Instruments Alex 4
Austria’s 13 Custom Instruments recently completed a gorgeous bass they dubbed the Alex 4, which caught my attention.
Charles Berthoud: How To Practice Bass Effectively
Charles Berthoud shared a great video on his BassCamp channel, where he dives into topics to design a practice routine for bassists. In this video, he breaks things down with seven tips.
Måneskin Releases Expanded Edition of “RUSH!”
After releasing it in January, Måneskin has reissued their third studio album “RUSH!” with a new deluxe edition called “RUSH! (Are U Coming?).” Bassist Victora De Angelis (who recently guested on the new Duran Duran album) is her usual dynamic self on the new songs.
Weekly Top 10: November 4-11, 2023
Time for the weekly “best of bass” roundup. Here’s your list of what was trending this week on No Treble, with another bonus top 10 list inside.
Ellen Alaverdyan: Disco Daddy
Ellen Alaverdyan has been busy lately, and she’s just posted another groovy video. In this clip, she plays along to “Disco Daddy” by Yousician.
Zac Brown Band Goes All Out On “From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers”
Zac Brown Band has been hitting it hard on the road for years, and while they have plenty of original material to choose from, they’ve slipped in some great covers for fans. Now they’ve released an album’s worth of them with “From The Road, Vol. 1: Covers.”
Hologram Effects Announces the Chroma Console Pedal
Hologram Electronics has expanded its pedal lineup with the Chroma Console. The versatile multi-effect unit takes its cues from vintage technology and combines it with a new variety of sounds.
Big Mountain: Hotel California (Sugarshack Sessions)
I love Sugarshack Sessions videos, and this one really stood out. In episode 871 of the series, Big Mountain performed Eagles’s “Hotel California.” I love their arrangement, as well as the bass work by Mikey Ortiz.
The Wood Brothers Add 2024 Tour Dates
The Wood Brothers are about to embark on a tour of the Midwest and South, but they’re not going to be slowing down into the new year. The band – comprised of Oliver Wood, Chris Wood, and Jano Rix – has just unveiled a set of 2024 dates that will take them from February to April.
Jad Freer Audio Unveils the Volta All-Tube Bass Amp
Jad Freer Audio has announced the Volta, a new all-tube bass head that the company calls the pinnacle of its sound and philosophy. The amp was developed at the behest of endorsing artist and Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott.
Martin Miller & Mateus Asato: Head Over Heels
Martin Miller and his band are back with a new video, this time covering another classic tune. The band was joined by guitarist Mateus Asato on Tears for Fears’ “Head Over Heels.”
La Bella Unveils Bubby Lewis Limited White Nylon Tape Wound Strings
La Bella has teamed up with bass wizard Bubby Lewis to release a signature set of strings. The Bubby Lewis Limited White Nylon Tape Wound Strings come in four-, five-, or six-string sets and are notable for their unique white and blue patterns.