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Rhiannon Giddens Releases “You’re the One” with Jason Sypher
Songstress Rhiannon Giddens has returned with her third solo album and the first of all originals. “You’re the One” features Giddens’ longtime bassist, Jason Sypher, who lays down the grooves on both electric and upright bass.
Bass of the Week: Jersey Girl Handmade Guitars Goose Zerock
Jersey Girl Homemade Guitars is a small team of builders based in Japan that has been making astonishing instruments for over thirty years. One of their latest builds is a showstopper.
Meshell Ndegeocello: Towers
Meshell Ndegeocello continues dropping videos from her new album, The Omnichord Real Book, and I keep watching them over and over. “Towers” is the ninth track on the record and one of my favorite tunes.
Brad Russell Tears It Up on New Album, “Metal Improved”
Brad Russell has been wowing us for years with his incredible chops and musicality. Those skills are on full display on his new album, “Metal Improved,” which features his virtuosic playing taking the lead.
Weekly Top 10: August 12-18, 2023
This week’s top 10 articles on No Treble include some new bass gear, albums, a cool “From the Bottom” column, a lesson on arpeggios, and more.
Jon Willis: Baby Come Back
Our friend Jon Willis is back with another impressive play-along video. This time, he takes on the Player’s hit “Baby Come Back,” focusing on recreating Ronn Moss’s original line and tone.
Oteil Burbridge Unveils New Album, “Lovely View of Heaven”
This summer, Dead & Company made their final tour. For bassist Oteil Burbridge, though, the music never stops. He’s just released the details of a new solo album. “Lovely View of Heaven” pays tribute to the music of the late Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter.
Fender Announces the Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass
Fender unveiled a new signature model for 2023 with the Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass. Built specially for the Royal Blood frontman, the short-scale bass takes the classic design and fits it with a special set of high-output humbuckers.
Aaron Gibson: Red Skateboard (Part 1)
working on some new music, and we’re lucky to get a look at the process. Here’s his early take on “Red Skateboard,” with solo bass and vocals.
Jim Reilly Book on Rob Turner and EMG Pickups Now Available
Too often, the music industry innovators don’t get the recognition they deserve. Author Jim Reilly has been fixing that issue by writing biographies of the important gear gurus. He’s now turned his attention to Rob Turner and EMG pickups.
Electro-Harmonix Introduces Pico Platform Compressor/Limiter Pedal
Hot on the heels of the Pico POG, Electro-Harmonix has unveiled the Pico Platform compressor/limiter. The compact unit was designed to “offer studio-style compression and limiting to any pedalboard.”
Ralf Gauck and Julia Panzer: Silent Wave in A Lost Place
No Treble reader Ralf Gauck sent us this beautiful video and music he created with cellist Julia Panzer. Here’s “Silent Wave in A Lost Place.”