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Bass of the Week: Emiliano Bernal Fretless Seven-String Bass
This week we’re checking out an absolutely stunning fretless seven-string bass by luthier Emiliano Bernal. The elegant instrument’s body was crafted with a spruce top with Amazonian rosewood for the back and sides.
Gadianm: Envol a ou
No Treble reader Luc Brame sent us this video of his band, Gadianm, and we’re digging the sound. Check out the band performing “Envol a ou.”
Weekly Top 10: Bass Roundup for November 5-11, 2022
This week’s roundup of the top 10 reader favorites is here. The list includes Reverb’s report on the best-selling basses of 2022, the latest bass gear, Ryan Madora's “Taxman” bass lesson, John Lodge’s “Days of Future Passed” tour, and more.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Magma
I spend a lot of time watching videos by KEXP. They just dropped this clip from the October appearance of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard at the KEXP studio. Here’s the band, backed by Lucas Harwood, performing “Magma.”
Circles Around the Sun Announce New Album, Song, and Tour
Circles Around the Sun have revealed their next studio album, “Language,” will be coming this spring. Their fourth full-length record will dive deeper into extraterrestrial dance grooves that they started exploring on their 2020 self-titled release.
Drybell Releases Module 4 Compressor Pedal
Drybell has added a new compressor pedal to their lineup with the Module 4. The unit is a modern take on the vintage Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer of the ’70s but also has a “full frequency” mode by pressing an orange button.
Nenad Vasilic: Ljudi, Nije Fer
Nenad Vasilic shared his latest video with us. From the streets of Vienna, here’s his solo bass version of the song “Ljudi, Nije Fer” by SMAK.
Form Factor Audio Unveils New Guitar Stands
Form Factor Audio is expanding its product lineup from bass amps to include instrument stands. Made in California, the stands are built for both bass and guitar use.
Harley Benton Introduces the MV-4JB Gotoh Bass
Harley Benton has added the MV-4JB Gotoh bass to their lineup, which takes its name from its upgraded Gotoh GB-7 tuners. The J-style bass is available in four finishes.
Victor Bailey, Lenny White, and Larry Coryell: Black Dog
Six years ago today, we were devastated to learn of Victor Bailey’s passing. We’re honoring him today with this clip with Vic, Lenny White, and Larry Coryell from the 2006 Jazz Triumph Festival, and their cover of Led Zepplin’s “Black Dog.”
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (October 2022)
The numbers are in, and now it’s time to share the top 10 reader favorite videos for the month of October.
Reverb Releases List of Best-Selling Basses of 2022
Each year, Reverb releases a list of the best-selling basses of the year, giving a unique look into the current tastes and trends. It’s no wonder that Fender and Squier dominate the 2022 list, but the number one spot is quite an interesting one.