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Acorn Amps Introduces the Solid State Preamplifier
Acorn Amps has introduced the Solid State Preamplifier, which takes the normal and saturated channels from their Solid State amp and puts them into a compact preamp pedal.
Martin Miller: Web of Lies
Over the years, we’ve featured many great covers by Martin Miller. After five years of work, his new album, “Maze of My Mind,” is out. Here’s the music video for “Web of Lies,” which includes Linus Klausenitzer on bass.
Snarky Puppy Adds Fall Dates to Empire Central Tour
Snarky Puppy has announced a new leg of their “Empire Central” tour that will take the crossover band across North America this fall. Beginning on September 8th, the trek will be a victory lap for their GRAMMY award-winning record, “Empire Central.”
Michael Anthony Working on New Supergroup Project
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony seems to have a new project in the works. In a recent interview on Trunk Nation, he teased the new band to host Eddie Trunk.
Nenad Vasilic: Minority
Nenad Vasilic sent us his latest video, which features music from his upcoming album, Bass & Strings. “Minority” starts out with bass and drums before a string ensemble joins in to add another great layer.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in March 2023
Our bass gear stories received tens of thousands of views in March, and some of them were really off the charts. Here are the top 10 most-read gear stories for the month.
From the Bottom: The Bass Line That Started Disco Fever
In this episode, we’ll break down one of the most heard and underrated bassists: Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees.
Martin Gauthier: Played It Right
We love when you share your videos with us. Martin Gauthier and his band bring it on this cover of The PB Underground’s “Played It Right.” Tight band. Exceptional groove!
Marshall Amplification Acquired by Zound Industries
In an interesting turn of industry news, the iconic amp company Marshall Amplification is set to be acquired by Zound Industries.
Ampeg Introduces the SGT-DI Bass Preamp/DI Pedal
Ampeg is gearing up for the NAMM Show in April by revealing a new pedal called the SGT-DI. The company calls the unit an “entire rig in a single stompbox.”
Melvin Lee Davis: Edith and the Kingpin
Here’s the great Melvin Lee Davis performing Joni Mitchell’s “Edith and the Kingpin” in a totally unique way. MLD is joined by Jesse Milliner on keyboards and vocoder, Rob Bacon on guitar, and Jay Williams on drums.
Primus and Tool Members Join Forces for Benefit Concert
Les Claypool and Primus have announced a special benefit concert for April 17th at The Belasco in Los Angeles to support their friend, film director Jimmy Hayward, who is undergoing cancer treatment.