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Sheptone Debuts Premium Nickel Wound Bass Strings

Sheptone has debuted a new product with the Premium Nickel Wound Bass Strings. The company says the strings play like “buttah” with a warm, round tone.

Yussef Dayes (featuring Rocco Palladino): Tioga Pass

We shared a live performance of Yussef Dayes’s “Tioga Pass” last month. Now it’s time for the official video. Kicking things off is Rocco Palladino, who cowrote the tune.

Weekly Top 10: October 7-13, 2023

Time for your weekly roundup of the articles from the bass world that have resonated most with readers. Here’s the top 10 for the week.

Dunlop Introduces Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel Bass Strings

Dunlop has expanded their range of bass strings with the Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickel set. The company describes the new design as a “best of both worlds” between nickel and steel strings.

REO Brothers: Money For Nothing

It’s been a while since we featured a video from REO Brothers, but they dropped a new one this morning that blew us away again. Here’s bassist Ralph Otic and his brothers performing Dire Straits’ smash hit, “Money For Nothing.”

Gov’t Mule to Celebrate 30 Years with 2024 Tour

The mighty Gov’t Mule formed in 1994, and they’re celebrating their three decades as a band next year with a tour. The first leg of the “30 Years Strong” tour will see Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Danny Louis, and Kevin Scott covering the West Coast and Southwest.

Marta (Smile): Is This Brazil’s Funkiest Bass Line?

Paul Thompson just discovered the great Brazilian singer/musician/producer Ed Motta, and his library of incredible bass lines. In this episode of “From The Bottom,” Paul breaks down the bass line on “Marta” (aka “Smile”), performed by Robinho Tavares.