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Tsunami Cables Unveils V-15 Preamp
Tsunami Cables has expanded its product lineup by getting into the world of studio preamps. The V-15 is their brand new, all-tube Class A preamp. Designed by Bruce Egnater, the pre is inspired by the iconic B15 bass amp.
Rebecca Johnson Band: Live Compilation
Rebecca Johnson shared this video with some exciting news: “First gig of 2021 last Sunday. Fun to play live again after far too long.” Armed with her Dean Edge Select bass, she and her band lay down the funk.
Dan Hawkins Publishes “Complete Fingerstyle Bass Technique”
Bassist and educator Dan Hawkins has published a new instructional book called “Complete Fingerstyle Bass Technique”. The method includes over 110 exercises from beginner to pro levels for building your chops.
Eventide Introduces the UltraTap Pedal
Eventide has unveiled the Ultratap Pedal, which marks the third model in their dot9 series. The multi-tap delay pedal offers “ rhythmic delays, glitchy reverbs, huge pad-like volume swells, and expressive modulated effects in a compact form.”
Stanley Clarke and Gregory Hines: Arsenio Hall Show Performance
Here is one of my favorite videos ever, and I’m thrilled to share this piece of sweet nostalgia! In this classic clip from 1989, Stanley Clarke is seen here with Gregory Hines, on the Arsenio Hall Show.
Greta Van Fleet Release Sophomore Album, “The Battle at Garden’s Gate”
Greta Van Fleet has returned with their second studio album, entitled “The Battle at Garden’s Gate”, which continues the Generation Z band’s classic rock stylings. The record’s scope is a little wider with more epic atmospheres.
Sadowsky Announces Masterbuilt 24-Fret Single Cut Bass Models
Sadowsky has added a Masterbuilt version of the 24-fret Single Cut model to their lineup. Handmade to order in Germany, the basses are crafted from the company’s best hardware and finest woods.
Giovanni Scarabel: Eugene’s Trick Bag (On Bass)
Giovanni Scarabel shared this video on our Facebook Group, and it got a lot of attention. He took Steve Vai’s “Eugene’s Trick Bag”, from the movie “Crossroads”, and performed it on bass.
The Immediate Family, Featuring Lee Sklar, Release “Can’t Stop Progress”
After dropping their U.S. debut EP last fall, The Immediate Family has returned with a follow-up release. “Can’t Stop Progress” features all originals written by the band’s all-star lineup, including Leland Sklar.
Old School: 1986 Westone “The Rail” Bass
Dave Swift shared his Westone “Rails” basses on Facebook, and we were intrigued. We reached out to him for more for this edition of “Old School”.
Kickback with Nate Watts
Nate Watts is definitely a legend in the game. In this clip, Nate sits down with Hartke for an in-depth interview. There are tons of gems and cool stories in this one!
Karl Clews Returns With “Navigator”
Karl Clews has always had a fascination for the electric bass and its possibilities. Now he’s exploring the bass even further on a new record called “Navigator”, which features our beloved instrument creating nearly all the sounds on the album.