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Reader Spotlight: Michael Richman

Reader Spotlight: Michael Richman

Meet Michael Richman, a bassist who got his start like a lot of people: there was an open bass seat, and he filled it. Michael is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story...

Darkglass Electronics Unveils Microtubes 200 and Alpha·Omega 200 Bass Amps

Darkglass Electronics Unveils Microtubes 200 and Alpha·Omega 200 Bass Amps

Darkglass Electronics has expanded its amp lineup with two new heads. The Microtubes 200 and Alpha·Omega 200 are the most compact versions of the amps in terms of size, weight, and power.

Tamás Barabás and Kreiter Helga: How Many Years

Tamás Barabás and Kreiter Helga: How Many Years

No Treble reader Tamás Barabás sent us this new bass and vocals duo video. He teamed up with vocalist Kreiter Helga for this beautiful cover of Yebba’s “How Many Years.”

Karl Clews Releases “Nomad”

Karl Clews Releases “Nomad”

Karl Clews has released a new album called “Nomad,” which concludes his first trilogy of bass solo and bass-forward albums. The bassist created the album into four thematic “suites” depicting a traveler’s journey.

Bass of the Week: America Paz’s Dingwall NG3 “Sailor Bass”

Bass of the Week: America Paz’s Dingwall NG3 “Sailor Bass”

America Paz recently debuted a new look for her Dingwall NG3 to create what she calls the “Sailor Bass.” The stock instrument was painted by artist “El Miedo,” who specializes in applying fluorescent colors to anime styles.

Martin Miller & Chris Buck: Purple Rain

Martin Miller & Chris Buck: Purple Rain

Martin Miller’s band was joined by Chris Buck for this performance at Guitar Summit 2022. The band, with Ben Jud handling the lead vocals and bass, takes on Prince’s “Purple Rain.”

Russell Hall Delights on Emmet Cohen’s “Uptown in Orbit”

Russell Hall Delights on Emmet Cohen’s “Uptown in Orbit”

Jazz pianist Emmet Cohen has released “Uptown in Orbit” with drummer Kyle Poole and bassist Russell Hall. Hall is completely in step with Cohen in blending styles from the years.

Weekly Top 10: Isolated Jaco, MonoNeon Signature Jazz Bass V, Tapping Technique and Composition, Darryl Jones Podcast, From the Bottom, and More

Weekly Top 10: Isolated Jaco, MonoNeon Signature Jazz Bass V, Tapping Technique and Composition, Darryl Jones Podcast, From the Bottom, and More

This week was a big one at No Treble, with new contributors and tons of visits. Here is your top 10, including Isolated Jaco, the new MonoNeon Signature Jazz Bass V, Tapping Technique and Composition, Darryl Jones podcast, From the Bottom, and more.

Boss Introduces the SL-2 Slicer Pedal

Boss Introduces the SL-2 Slicer Pedal

Boss has reimagined the SL-20 Slicer into a more user-friendly pedal format called the SL-2 Slicer. The unit chops sound into unique percussive patterns with output options to create grooves in stereo, the company says.

Diego Tarantino: Redemption Song

Diego Tarantino: Redemption Song

Diego Tarantino sent us his latest video, and it is stunning. Diego took Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” and reharmonized it with some beautiful bass work.

Julie Slick to Anchor Jerry Harrison/Adrian Belew “Remain In Light” Tour

Julie Slick to Anchor Jerry Harrison/Adrian Belew “Remain In Light” Tour

The Talking Heads’ “Remain in Light” is one of the most influential albums of all time, and now two of the creative forces behind it are touring together to celebrate it. The tour will include Jerry Harrison, Adrian Belew, Julie Slick, and more.

Ernie Ball Launches 35th Anniversary StingRay 5 Bass

Ernie Ball Launches 35th Anniversary StingRay 5 Bass

After unveiling the bass at NAMM 2022, Ernie Ball Music Man has now launched the 35th Anniversary StingRay 5. The company states that the model is a chance for them to reflect on the bass and its evolution over the last three and a half decades.