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Cliff Burton Day Stream Announced for 2023
While many bassists celebrate Cliff Burton every day, they’ll have more of a reason on February 10th. The 6th annual Cliff Burton Day will take place on what would be the late Metallica bass man’s 61st birthday.
Groove – Episode #98: Stu Brooks
Stu Brooks has shared the stage with countless artists, and his resume goes way beyond that. He’s our guest for this month’s episode of Groove. Enjoy the conversation...
Judith Owen, Leland Sklar, and Pedro Segundo: September
Leland Sklar shared this video on Facebook recently, and I was glad he did. Filmed during the “Jude’s House” sessions in 2020, here’s Judith Owen, Sklar, and Pedro Segundo performing a super chill version of “September.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in January 2023
January was a monster month of bass gear news on No Treble. This top 10 list comprises tens of thousands of views, at least. Here’s your roundup of the top 10 bass gear stories for the month.
Keep It Groovy: How To Play An Easy Slow Blues In C
In this bass lesson, Ryan Madora keeps it groovy with a nice slow blues in the key of C. She focuses on an incredibly common bass pattern for a slow blues that can also be sped up and adapted to a blues shuffle.
Charles Berthoud: The Last Ride
Charles Berthoud decided to re-record and re-release one of the tunes from his EP. “The Last Ride” showcases so much of the bassist’s incredible skill and musicianship in one song.
The Headhunters Announce 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
The Headhunters are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a set of tour dates. Originally formed in 1973 by Herbie Hancock, the group’s current lineup includes Bill Summers, Mike Clark, Donald Harrison, Kyle Roussel, and bassist Chris Severin.
Tapping Technique and Composition: Percussive Bass Tapping on “Riches to the Conjuror”
For his newest “Tapping Technique and Composition” lesson, John Ferrara says, “Let’s turn the bass into a drum, shall we?” The technique used in this lesson is his new favorite to play with in a solo bass setting.
Zander Zon: Numb
Zander Zon first arranged Linkin Park’s “Numb” for solo bass 10 years ago. Now he’s revisited it for his latest video.
The Motet Blend Funk, Soul, and Dance on “All Day”
The Motet just released their tenth studio album, “All Day,” which marks their first instrumental record since 2009’s “Dig Deep.” With tracks written by all five members of the band, their new effort is a masterclass in hard-driving funk, groovy soul, and dance beats.
Bass of the Week: Pensa Custom Guitars P-Series Bass
This week we’re checking out the Pensa Custom Guitars P-Series bass, which takes its cues from the classic Precision design while making it their own. The semi-hollow bass can be highly customized, but even the standard features are outstanding.
Frowin Ickler: Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)
Frowin Ickler sent us his latest video, and it is a ton of fun. Frowin added his own funky line to Elton John’s and Dua Lipa’s single “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” on his Fender MonoNeon bass. Dig his funky retro sound!