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Bridget Kearney Releases Second Solo Album, “Snakes of Paradise”
Lake Street Dive bassist Bridget Kearney has just released a new album. “Snakes of Paradise” features some of her most personal music yet.
Ernie Ball Adds Short Scale Gauges to Slinky Flatwound Strings
Ernie Ball announced two new sets to their Slinky Flatwound Bass lineup at the NAMM Show. The series now has new string gauge combinations designed for short-scale basses.
Marcus Miller: Untamed (Live)
Marcus Miller took the stage at Yoshi’s with drummer Billy Kilson. Playing the tune “Untamed,’ Marcus switches to fretless – then back to fretted – and gives us an incredibly dynamic performance.
Janek Gwizdala Publishes “Decoding Giant Steps for Electric Bass”
John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” is one of the most daunting jazz standards due to its complex chord changes. Janek Gwizdala has published a book for bassists to get the most out of the song.
Bass of the Week: Shuker Custom Series 2
This Shuker Custom four-string Series 2 Bass has a lot going on. The first thing that catches your eye is its rusted airbrush finish, which has a matte top coat. Then you’re drawn to the hole in the body that acts as a grip.
The Main Squeeze: Grape Jelly
The Main Squeeze dropped the 7th video featuring music from their new live album, To Be Determined, recorded at The Squeeze House. This time, the band is joined by Pulp Friction, and as always, the smooth bass work of Rob Walker.
Pearl Jam Announces First Tour Dates of 2023
Pearl Jam is set to hit the road for the first time this year with a string of summer tour dates from August to September. The band, featuring the great Jeff Ament on bass, will kick things off on August 31st.
Digitech/DOD Relaunches the Meatbox Octaver and Subharmonic Synthesizer Pedal
After being acquired by Cor-Tek, Digitech/DOD has been relaunching some of their most beloved pedals. Now the company has announced the return of the Meatbox Octaver and Subharmonic Synthesizer.
The Funky Knuckles: 2020
The Funky Knuckles have a new album dropping on May 19th, and they’re giving us a preview of what’s to come. It’s so good to hear new music from Wes Stephenson and the band!
Weekly Top 10: April 15-21, 2023
Another great week of low end goodness is in the books. This week, we covered news from the NAMM Show, enjoyed Tony Senatore's beastly 12-string bass and a gorgeous medley of two George Harrison songs, shared Paul Thompson's "Take Your Walking Bass Lines to the Next Level" lesson, and more.
Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New StingRay Special Bass Colors
The NAMM Show was held in the spring this year, and Ernie Ball Music Man was ready for it with new colors for the StingRay Special. The company revealed four new finishes: Sea Breeze, Laguna Green, Pueblo Pink, and Butter Cream.
Get Lucky: Nathan East’s Isolated Bass
Maarten Plukker sent us this video he created to showcase Nathan East’s isolated bass on Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.”