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Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in October 2021
October is in the books, so we’re taking a look back at the month of bass gear news. Last month was big on pedals. Here are the top 10 reader favorite stories we shared.
Bass of the Week: Alusonic Aluminum Instruments Django DC
Alusonic Instruments specializes in building basses with aluminum. That includes the Django DC model, which was made for bassist David Caraccio.
Lake Street Dive: You Make My Dreams Come True
Yes, Halloween was yesterday, but we’re going to extend it a bit. In this video, the band gets in full costume to perform an epic cover of the Hall and Oates tune, “You Make My Dreams Come True”.
Weekly Top 10: Wonder Women Interview with Kirby Barber, New Music from Bakithi Kumalo, Remembering Bill Conklin and Tommy DeBarge, New Gear, and More
Here's the roundup of the top 10 most-read stories on No Treble for the week of October 23-29, 2021.
Markbass Unveils CMD Little Mark IV Combo Series
Markbass is continuing its 20th anniversary celebrations by updating its CMD combo series. Each model is fitted with the company’s Little Mark IV combo amplifier, which has several new features.
Pete O’Neill: I Remember My Name
Pete O’Neill sent us this video in celebration of Halloween. He said he wanted to try something different this year, so he recorded his version of “I Remember My Name” from Episode 6 of “Squid Game”.
Boss Unveils the RC-600 Loop Station
Boss’s line of loopers has gotten even bigger with the introduction of the RC-600 Loop Station. The floor unit has multiple inputs with six stereo phrase tracks, nine assignable footswitches, three pedal modes, and loads of connectivity.
Mr. Big: Billy Sheehan’s Isolated Bass on “To Be With You”
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Mr. Big’s “Lean Into It”, here is a very rare opportunity to hear Billy Sheehan’s legendary isolated bass tone on their Billboard #1 hit song “To Be With You”.
In Memoriam: Bill Conklin
It’s another sad day in the bass community as we mourn the loss of Bill Conklin of Conklin Guitars. The renowned luthier was an innovator and pioneer in the world of extended range instruments.
Ed Sheeran: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Ed Sheeran was just featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) concert. While Sheeran is mostly known as a solo artist, the talented Adam Blackstone is the musical director and bassist for the band in this one.
The Wood Brothers Unveil 2022 Tour Dates
The Wood Brothers have announced a new round of tour dates that will focus on the Northeast and Mountain states. The 19-date trek will run from January 25th to March 5th.
Wonder Women: Kirby Barber
In this month’s installment of “Wonder Women; Stories from the Women Who Play Bass”, we’re checking in with Kirby Barber. I first met Kirby at the Solo Bass Competition at NAMM, where she competed against an impressive lineup and came in second-place.