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James LoMenzo Named Permanent Member of Megadeth
James LoMenzo has been officially welcomed back into Megadeth. The bassist, who was a full-time member in the mid-2000s, is once again a permanent member of the metal outfit.
Ibanez Introduces New Acoustic Bass Guitar for NAMM
Ibanez will be exhibiting at the 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California next week, and they’ve unveiled some of the new instruments they’ll be bringing along. That includes a new acoustic bass guitar model named the AEGB24E.
Playing For Change: Oye Como Va (Featuring Tal Wilkenfeld)
I always look forward to videos from Playing For Change, and this one is special. In this one, Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana, Becky G, Tito Puente, Jr., Tal Wilkenfeld, Rubén Rada, and 20 other musicians perform “Oye Como Va”.
Ron Carter Publishes “Carter-isms: Bossa Nova Bass Lines”
Ron Carter has been a definitive voice on the bass in jazz for many reasons: his note choices, his reharmonizations, his feel, and his swagger. Now you can learn his bossa style directly from the master in his new book, “Carter-isms.”
Bass of the Week: Maurizio Über Basses Mighty Magma
This week we’re checking out the new Mighty Magma from Maurizio Über Basses, which is a medium-scale headless five-string. Built with a padauk body and thick pistachio top, the bass gets a big tone from a pair of Nordstrand BigMan pickups.
Nikos Chatzitsakos: Windmills of Your Mind / Yesterdays (Berklee Two Track)
Berklee recently shared another fantastic “Two Track” video. In this clip, bassist Nikos Chatzitsakos is joined by saxophonist Salim Charvet and vocalist Alexandria DeWalt on two tunes.
Rammstein’s Oliver Riedel Auctioning Basses to Aid Ukraine
Rammstein bassist Oliver Riedel has announced that he is selling off two of his signature Sandberg basses as part of the Gear For Hope music auction. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to aid organizations in Ukraine.
Lehle Unveils “Wear-Free” Volume Pedal
Lehle has introduced the Mono Volume S, a volume pedal that is wear-free thanks to evolving technology.
Henry James: MMT (Mass Math Trend)
Bassist Henry James just released a single called “MMT (Mass Math Trend)”, which features a monster groove inspired by Tower of Power, Marcus Miller, and Jamiroquai.
Weekly Top 10: Primus Covers “Xanadu”, Funky Blues Bass Lesson, Susan Hagen Interview, New Gear, and More
It is time for your weekly roundup of the top stories from the world of bass, from Primus’s epic cover of “Xanadu”, some new gear, learning how to play an Albert Collins funky blues, our interview with Susan Hagen, and more.
Two Notes Audio Unveils ReVolt Bass Analog Amp Sim
Two Notes Audio has introduced the ReVolt series of analog amp simulators. The lineup includes a guitar and a bass version, each featuring 12AX7 tubes.
House of Waters: Moon
I was thrilled to see this new video by House of Waters hit. I was even more excited to learn they have a new album coming. From “Where I Wander”, here’s the band performing “Moon.” Moto Fukushima’s playing on this is as smooth as silk (as always).