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Bass of the Week: Elegee Custom Guitars The Enchantress
This week we’re taking a look at The Enchantress, which is part of the Datu Series by Elegee Custom Guitars. They shared the beauty on Facebook with a rundown of its specs.
Sanborn Sessions – Remote Session 5: Sting
Dave Sanborn’s “The Sanborn Sessions” dropped another remote session episode recently, with Sting as the guest. The group performs Sting’s “Fragile” and The Paul Butterfield Blues Band’s “In My Own Dream”.
Munir Hossn Returns With “Vientre”
Munir Hossn has released “Vientre”, an album dedicated to his mother, who passed away in the spring of 2021. The multi-instrumentalist’s vision began as an homage to all women.
Aluminati Guitar Co. Announces Orion Bass Series
Aluminati Guitar Co. has previously focused on building bass necks out of aluminum, but now they’ve announced their first complete bass.
Yes: I’ve Seen All Good People (Live – 1973)
A Youtuber who goes by Professor Chocolate Cake put together this impressive video of Yes performing “I’ve Seen All Good People” live in 1973. The footage of Chris Squire and the band is fantastic, as is the production work.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Releases “Layla Revisited”
An epic performance of the Tedeschi Trucks Band with guests Trey Anastasio and Doyle Bramhall II is now available as an album called “Layla Revisited (Live at LOCKN’)”.
Breedlove Guitars Unveils Eco-Friendly Fretted and Fretless Acoustic Bass Guitars
Breedlove Guitars has unveiled the ECO Pursuit series, including the Pursuit Exotic S Concerto Amber Bass CE, which comes in fretted and fretless versions. The ECO Series boasts three layers of tonewood that were sustainably harvested.
Jaco Pastorius Quintet: Donna Lee (1981)
Here’s a live, rare, and unreleased clip of the Jaco Pastorius Quintet (with Michael Brecker, Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer, and Don Alias) performing “Donna Lee” in 1981. Thanks to Rick Suchow for recording/sharing this one!
Jon De Lucia Publishes “Bach Shapes II” for Bass
Jon De Lucia has followed up his popular book “Bach Shapes: Diatonic Sequences for Bass” with a new offering called “Bach Shapes II”. The sequel features 144 pages of new studies for bassists.
Gibson Unveils the 2021 USA Non-Reverse Thunderbird Bass
Gibson unveiled a plethora of new gear at Summer NAMM this year including a new addition to their Original Collection: the new non-reversed Thunderbird bass.
Emile Nelson and Glenn Wilson: Lumphry’s Funky Friday
No Treble reader Emile Nelson sent us this video he did with his long-time friend, drummer Glenn Wilson. In this clip, the duo performs “Lumphry’s Funky Friday”.
Iron Maiden Announces 17th Studio Album, “Senjutsu”
After dropping teasers and releasing a new song last week, Iron Maiden has revealed a new album for 2021. “Senjutsu” will mark the legendary metal band’s 17th studio effort.