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Bass of the Week: RG Custom Basses 5-String
This week we’re checking out a slick five-string from RG Custom Basses out of Nashville. The bass is set up to be a slapper with a Brubaker Musicman humbucker matched to a Seymour Duncan three-band EQ with a push/pull “slap switch.”
Magnus Sjöquist: Tranquility
Our good friend Magnus Sjöquist recently shared a new video with a tune he wrote for an upcoming EP. “Tranquility” was written specifically for his Kala Solid Body Ubass, and features Mikael Lindström on bassoon. The combo is fantastic.
Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce Live Album, “FREEZE!”
In February 2020, The Aristocrats were 100 shows deep into a tour. The trio was playing some of their best shows ever before the pandemic brought the world to a halt. That pre-pandemic period will be featured on their next live album, “FREEZE!”
Michael Kelly Introduces Pinnacle 4 and 5 Basses
Michael Kelly has expanded its electric bass lineup with the Pinnacle 4-string and 5-string basses. Each of the models are built with a swamp ash body topped with burled poplar in a natural finish.
Clive H Jones: A Cold December
No Treble reader Clive H Jones shared this video with us, featuring a remarkably beautiful solo bass composition of his, entitled “A Cold December”.
Andrew Gouché Announces First Ever Live Personal Concert NFT
Gospel legend Andrew Gouché has teamed up with the financial group New Black Wall Street (NWBS) to break the mold of traditional concerts. The bassist is set to become the first musician ever to broadcast a live, personal NFT concert.
Mammoth WVH: Don’t Back Down
Wolfgang Van Halen’s long-awaited Mammoth WVH album is releasing in June. He just dropped a new video of one of the tracks, and it is impressive. The multi-instrumentalist made the video fun too.
Weekly Top 10: Mark Egan Track By Track, New Bass Gear, The Fundamentals of Time, and More
We’re kicking off the weekend with a look back at the best of the best from the world of bass over the past 7 days. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorites of the week.
Carl Martin Announces the Octaswitch “The Strip” Switcher
Carl Martin has unveiled the next evolution of their Octaswitch with “The Strip,” which they call the smallest and most advanced version yet. The effects loop pedal brings the same features as its predecessors while adding versatility.
Evan Marien x Dana Hawkins: Kyoto (feat. Intervals & J3PO)
Evan Marien x Dana Hawkins are back with a new music video for their song, “Kyoto”, which features Aaron Marshall from Intervals and Julian “J3PO” Pollack. I love how this duo has evolved, and the sounds they’re creating with this project.
BassCon Online 3 Scheduled for April 16-18
After two successful events last year, BassCon Online is back for the third time. The three-day event will be held April 16th through the 18th with an amazing roster of bassists giving lessons.
Hot Tuna Unveils 2021 Tour Schedule
After a year of quarantine concerts from Fur Peace Staton, Hot Tuna has announced they’ll be back on the road in 2021. The acoustic format of the band with Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady will kick things off with a string of dates in May and June.