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Bailey, Wooten, and Patitucci to Host “The Drum Shed” Webinar
Bassists need to have a tight connection with drummers to build a good groove. That’s why the Berklee Bass Department is using their weekly webinar to do a deep dive with some of the world’s greatest drummers.
Bach Shapes: The Etudes for Bass Now Available
After releasing “Bach Shapes” in January, Jon De Lucia has introduced a new book to put those shapes into to practice. “Bach Shapes: The Etudes” utilizes pieces of Bach’s melodic material in a jazz context over standard chord changes.
Bass of the Week: Chris Seldon Guitars Alchemist 534
Luthier Chris Seldon has shared one of his latest creations with us, and it’s absolutely stunning. This five-string Alchemist 534 is crafted with an African Mahogany body and a maple burl top that has us drooling.
Scary Pockets: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Scary Pockets is going big in this new video. Joined by vocalist Swatkins (on talkbox), Solomon Dorsey on bass, and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, here’s their cover of Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”.
In Memoriam: Morris “B.B.” Dickerson
Another giant of the bass has left us. Morris “B.B.” Dickerson, who co-founded the band War, passed away after a long illness. He was 71 years old.
Weekly Top 10: George Porter, Jr. on Groove, Top Bass Gear, New Albums, and More
We’re closing out the week with a look back at the top 10 reader favorite stories on No Treble, with George Porter, Jr. on Groove, Top Bass Gear, New Albums, and more.
Julia Hofer: Top 5 Leland Sklar Bass Lines
Trying to narrow down any list of tracks by Leland Sklar is quite the challenge. But Julia Hofer did the work to put together her case for her top five bass lines by the legend.
Alberto Rigoni’s “For the Love Of Bass” Features All-Star Bassists
Alberto Rigoni loves the bass, and he’s just released a new album to prove it. “For the Love of Bass” features a jaw-dropping cast of bassists of many styles.
Boss Announces TU-05 Clip-On Tuner
Boss has added a new model to their line of clip-on tuners with the TU-05. Designed for guitar, bass, and other stringed instruments, the tuner has a built-in rechargeable battery that offers 10 hours of continuous use.
The Main Squeeze: Any Colour You Like
If The Main Squeeze is going to keep bringing these epic covers, we’re going to keep sharing. In this clip, the guys take on Pink Floyd’s “Any Colour You Like”.
Scott Mulvahill Explores Textures on “Surrounded” EP
Bassist and singer-songwriter Scott Mulvahill has just released a new EP called Surrounded that presents his style in a new context.
Fuzzrocious Pedals Unveils the Li’l Fella Distortion Pedal
Fuzzrocious is adding a new pedal to their lineup with a cute name and a monstrous sound. Li’l Fella is a compact and highly versatile overdrive/distortion/fuzz pedal that began as a new version of another of their models.