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League of Women Bassplayers Inaugural Conference Set for January 12-15
The League of Women Bassplayers, aka LOW B, will be holding its inaugural conference from January 12th through the 15th. The four-day event will be held virtually on Zoom.
Bass of the Week: Otto Bass Design Otto 5
This week, we’re featuring a gorgeous bass built by Osman Alkan of Otto Bass Design. This Otto 5 caught my eye with its Pacific quilted maple and resin hybrid top, but there are plenty of amazing features beyond that.
Counterparts: Jacob’s Ladder
Three years ago, on January 7, Neil Peart passed away. Three Rush fans (Dave Demarco, Chris Mack, and Eric Prosser) got together and recorded this tribute to Peart with their performance of “Jacob’s Ladder.”
Anti-Flag Returns with “Lies They Tell Our Children”
Pittsburgh punk rockers Anti-Flag have returned with their thirteenth record, entitled “Lies They Tell Our Children.” Thirty years into their career, they’re just as energetic as ever.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (December 2022)
We closed out 2022 strong, and some of that was thanks to some stellar bass videos throughout the month. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorites for December 2022.
Vulfpeck: Serve Somebody
Vulfpeck dropped their latest video a few days ago, and this time, they’re doing their version of a classic song. Antwaun Stanley leads the group, backed by Joe Dart on bass, on Bob Dylan’s “Serve Somebody.”
Hal Leonard Publishes Foo Fighters Bass Tab Book
Hal Leonard has added to their Bass Tab Collection of books with a collection of Foo Fighters bass transcriptions. Each of the 20 songs is presented note-for-note in both musical notation and tablature.
Fuzzrocious Pedals Introduces the Dark Driving v3 Pedal
Fuzzrocious Pedals has revived its Dark Driving overdrive and distortion pedal with a third version. What started as a one-knob stompbox has grown into a more flexible tonal device that is still able to capture the original Dark Driving pedal’s sounds.
The Winery Dogs: Mad World
Following their highly successful debut of “Xanadu,” The Winery Dogs dropped the next single from their upcoming album, “III.” Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan, and Mike Portnoy bring it on “Mad World,” which ends perfectly with a solo by Sheehan.
Peter Gabriel Releases First New Song in 20 Years with Tony Levin
Peter Gabriel has given us the first taste of his new music. “Panopticom” is the first single from his upcoming album, “I/O.” The track is anchored by Gabriel’s longtime bass man, Tony Levin, who delivers some expressive fretless work.
Ibanez Unveils SRC6MS Multi-Scale Crossover Bass
Ibanez’s Bass Workshop series is an avenue for the company to try out different design aspects. This year they’re adding to the lineup with the SRC6MS Multi-Scale Crossover Bass.
John Patitucci: one for brian
I’ve been back on my 6-string, and as expected, I’ve been studying John Patitucci. His solo bass pieces show the ability to really make the bass sing. Here he is using his beautiful signature 6-string Yamaha on “one for brian.”