Buzz
Dunlop Unveils Trivium Hybrid Wound Nickel Bass Strings
Dunlop has teamed up with Trivium’s Paolo Gregoletto for a new set of signature strings that they say give him a bigger, bolder tone. The Trivium Hybrid Wound Nickel Bass Strings are crafted with alternating nickel and steel windings matched to a nickel outer wrap.
How to Use a Loop Pedal on Bass (Zander Zon Tutorial)
Zander Zon switches things up with a new how-to video. This demonstrates how bassists looking to work with a loop pedal can create a multi-layered, solo bass song.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in June 2023
The start of a new month means it’s time to round up the most popular gear stories from the previous one. Here are the top 10 most read, liked, and shared bass gear stories on No Treble for June 2023.
Phish Announces Fall 2023 Tour Dates
Phish will be back on the road this fall with an 8-date run over three cities. Mike Gordon and company also announced the release of a vinyl edition of “Farmhouse.”
Rebecca Johnson Band: Steal My Kisses (Live at Terrigal Beach House)
We’ve featured a video of Rebecca Johnson and her band performing “Steal My Kisses” before, but this new one is too special not to share today. I love the vibe on this version.
Jeff Ament and John Wicks Project Deaf Charlie Releases Debut Album
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament teamed up with former Fitz & The Tantrums drummer John Wicks several years ago to form a project called Deaf Charlie. Their debut track, “Something Real,” came out in 2020, but now the duo has a full LP to share.
Instant Funk and the Bass Line That Survived Disco
In this new “From the Bottom” episode, Paul Thompson dives into the work of Instant Funk. This one focuses on Raymond Earl’s work on Evelyn “Champagne” King’s “Shame.”
Julia Hofer: Blame It On The Boogie
Julia Hofer is back with another “Best of Bass Lines” video, and this time around, she’s focusing on the bass line to The Jacksons’ version of “Blame It On The Boogie.”
Gov’t Mule Announces “Peace… Like A River” World Tour
After releasing a new album, Gov’t Mule unveiled a new set of tour dates to share with their fans. The “Peace… Like A River” tour will kick off on September 13th following their “Dark Side of the Mule” Pink Floyd tribute summer tour.
Walrus Audio Introduces the Canvas Re-Amp
Walrus Audio has expanded its Canvas series of utility devices with the Canvas Passive Re-Amp. The new gadget is a studio tool for sending already recorded tracks of bass, guitar, drums, or any other instrument back out through pedals, effects, or different amp combinations.
Playing For Change: Jolene
Playing For Change’s original band got together for the first time in three years. Here’s the group, with Claire Finley on bass and vocals, performing Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”
In Memoriam: Robert Black
Bassist Robert Black, who pushed for the evolution of bass music, has died from cancer. He was 67 years old. The news was shared by the contemporary classical music organization Bang on a Can.