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Quadvium, Featuring Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling, Announces Full Lineup
In 2019, the monstrous fretless bass duo of Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling announced they were working together on a Quadvium project. The two-bass band has now revealed their completed lineup.
Darkglass Electronics Introduces the Microtubes X 900 Bass Amp
Darkglass Electronics has expanded its amp lineup with the Microtubes X 900. The new amp takes its preamp from the company’s X Series pedals and packages it with a Class D 900-watt amplifier.
Vulfpeck: Back Pocket (Live at Bonnaroo 2023)
Earlier this summer, Vulfpeck donned their robes and hit the stage at Bonnaroo. The band just dropped this video of their performance of “Back Pocket.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in July 2023
July is in the books, so it is time for our roundup of the month’s top 10 bass gear stories. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass gear stories on No Treble.
Bass of the Week: Ristic Guitars #001
This week, we’re checking out Bass #001 by Ristic Guitars. Handmade by luthier Sasa Ristic, the beautiful bass features neck-through construction with a five-piece maple neck, mahogany body wings, and a curly maple top.
Snarky Puppy: “Pineapple” Live at Jazz in Marciac (2023)
Snarky Puppy performed at Jazz in Marciac, and they released this live video from the show. Here’s Michael League and the band performing “Pineapple” from “Empire Central.”
Magnolia Pictures Acquires “Immediate Family” Film
“The Wrecking Crew” is one of the most interesting and inspiring documentaries on session musicians ever made. Filmmaker Denny Tedesco has been working on a follow-up called “Immediate Family,” and now it’s getting even closer to release.
Weekly Top 10: July 22-28, 2023
Time for the weekly “best of bass” roundup. This week’s top 10 reader favorites list includes new gear, a new tune by Charles Berthoud, our interview with Kevin Scott, and more.
Anika Nilles and Nevell: Little Big Beat Studios Live Session
Drummer Anika Nilles and her band, Nevell, visited Little Big Beat Studios last year to record a live session. The small audience witnessed some stunning musicianship as the band recorded six tunes.
In Memoriam: Neal Langford
Former Shins bassist Neal Langford has died at the age of 50. The cause of death is unclear, but foul play is not suspected. Shins frontman James Mercer shared the news on Instagram.
New Phil Lynott Book Coming This Fall
Thin Lizzy bassist and frontman Phil Lynott is the subject of a new photo book. Rufus Publications has announced “Portraits of Phil Lynott” will be released this November to celebrate the late rocker.
Nate Smith: “Skip Step” (with Lionel Loueke and Michael League)
Nate Smith performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 2nd. In this clip, Smith is joined by Lionel Loueke and Michael League on “Skip Step.” What a lineup, and what a jam!