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Bass of the Week: Benavente Guitars SCB Hybrid 7-String
This week we’re checking out an amazing seven-string bass built by Chris Benavente for the great Al Caldwell. The beastly instrument features an alder hollow body design that is four inches thick and topped with a gorgeous piece of 5A quilted maple.
Leonid & Friends: Just You ‘n’ Me
You can always count on Leonid Vorobyev and his band, Leonid & Friends, to share some epic covers. Here’s their latest, with a cover of Chicago’s “Just You ‘n’ Me.”
Cro-Mags Release “2020” EP
Harley Flanagan and Cro-Mags have dropped a new EP to close out a tumultuous year. Aptly entitled “2020”, the six-song collection began to take shape as soon as the pandemic began in March.
Kiesel Announces Dustin Davidson DD4 Signature Headless Bass
Kiesel Guitars has unveiled the new Dustin Davidson Signature DD4 headless bass. Created with the August Burns Red bassist, the new model is based on the company’s Thanos Series TB4 with special custom shop appointments.
The Main Squeeze: Them Changes
The Main Squeeze is back with an epic cover of one of the all-time great tunes, Buddy Miles’s “Them Changes.” Special guest Steve Swatkins sits on keys and throws in one awesome talk box section and solo.
Joey DeMaio Launches “Words of Power” Podcast
Manowar bassist Joey DeMaio has started a new podcast called “Words of Power,” in which he will discuss life lessons that helped him achieve and live his dream. He will be joined by guests to cover a wide range of topics.
Aaron Gibson & Nahuel Bronzini: Apples
Months ago, Aaron Gibson sent me an early cut of this song, which he wrote during some incredibly trying times. Now Aaron and Nahuel Bronzini have released the video for “Apples.”
John Goldsby Trio Releases “Segment, Vol 1”
WDR Big Band Bassist John Goldsby has just released a new trio album called “Segment Vol. 1”, featuring fellow WDR rhythm section members pianist Billy Test and drummer Hans Dekker.
Darkglass Electronics Unveils ADAM Pedal
Darkglass Electronics has added a new weapon to their lineup of effects with the Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine, aka ADAM. The new device was created with Adam “Nolly” Getgood and has the multi-instrumentalist’s “entire tonal arsenal...”
Hadrien Feraud and Marcus Miller: NAMM 2020 Jam
While many of us would be gearing up for NAMM this time of year, things took a turn. Let’s revisit a clip from NAMM 2020, where we see Marcus Miller and Hadrien Feraud go off! This was definitely one of my favorite NAMM moments.
In Memoriam: Jason Slater
Jason Slater, who helped form Third Eye Blind, has passed away from liver failure. He was 49 years old. His daughter Alyssa confirmed the news.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (November 2020)
Here’s our last monthly bass video roundup for 2020, and it’s a great one. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite videos for the month of November 2020.