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Bergantino Unveils the B|Amp Mk2
Six years after its initial release, Bergantino Amplification has updated the B|Amp with a new version. The B|Amp Mk2 takes the original’s flexibility and adds to it.
Bart Soeters and Joris Holtackers: Bass Sounds II
Our friend Dave Bois shared this video (via Laughing Squid). Bassist Bart Soeters and multi-instrumentalist Joris Holtackers got together to perform an original composition to showcase the distinct sounds of 34 different basses.
Dunlop Launches Bass Freq’s Podcast
If you can’t get enough bass talk, then you’re in for a treat. Dunlop has just launched a new podcast called Bass Freq’s, which will feature weekly conversations with bass players. They kicked things off with Doug Wimbish.
Supermane: An Interview with MonoNeon
Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas has been pumping out new music for years. Although he has quite a catalog to dig through, his latest full-length album, “Supermane”, is undoubtedly one of his best. We caught up with him to get the scoop.
AgapeSoul: Nobody But You
We’re huge fans of Darryl Anders and his band, AgapeSoul, here at NT HQ. So it was exciting to see this new video he just dropped featuring the song, “Nobody But You”. Maysa Leak is on vocals on this one, and it is just perfect all around.
Skúli Sverrisson and Bill Frisell Album “Strata” Now Available Digitally
Icelandic composer and bassist Skúli Sverrisson has teamed up with guitar wizard Bill Frisell to release “Strata”. Previously released exclusively on vinyl, the duo album features ten hypnotic original compositions by Sverrisson.
The Tragically Hip Surprises Fans with “Saskadelphia”
The Tragically Hip is a band that is ever-evolving. Now, four years after lead singer Gord Downie’s passing and the band’s dissolution, we’re getting to hear a crucial part of their growth with a new album called “Saskadelphia”.
Lightning Boy Audio Announces the DiVision Tube Direct Box
Lightning Boy Audio has introduced the DiVision, a limited edition vacuum tube direct box featuring a 6DS4 nuvistor vacuum tube running at 230V. The company says using the minuscule tube lets you get a big tube tone and headroom in a little box.
Damian Erskine: Turning Scales Into Music
Our good friend Damian Erskine has been rocking it with his Bass Education platform and sharing valuable lessons on Youtube as well. In this one, Damian focuses on turning scales into music.
Ampeg Introduces SVT Suite Plugin
Ampeg has announced the SVT Suite plugin, which features three models of their most coveted heads: the Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT, the Heritage SVT-CL, and the SVT-4PRO. It’s the first foray into amplifier modeling by the company.
Bass of the Week: Gildaxe Devil Magnum
Geo Kitta of Gildaxe creates unique basses by way of custom art finishes. He also utilizes separate instrument pieces to create interesting hybrid instruments, including this bass he calls the Devil Magnum.
Megadeth Parts Ways with David Ellefson
In a shocking turn of events, Megadeth has officially parted ways with David Ellefson. The news comes two weeks after a controversy emerged around the bassist.