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Matt Brewer and Orlando le Fleming Announce Online Masterclass

Bassists and renowned teachers Matt Brewer and Orlando le Fleming are teaming up for a special bass masterclass on Monday. The hour-long session will focus on jazz bass topics as well as what it takes to be a sideman in New York City.

Sunnaudio Introduces Nucleus NU-1 Dual Boost Distortion Pedal

Sunnaudio has introduced the Nucleus NU-1 Dual Boost Distortion, an analog preamp designed for both bass and guitar. The pedal features a dual boost with high to low gain to go from a clean signal to full distortion.

Cory Wong: Smooth Move

Cory Wong is back with a new video and a new single. “Smooth Move” has a sweet groove, with Seth Tackaberry laying down the foundation.

Snark Tuners Introduces Silver Snark Clip-On Tuner

Snark has unveiled the Silver Snark, which marks the latest in their line of LCD clip-on tuners. The new model has three new improvements as well as new tuning software that the company says can suit all instruments.

Fender Announces American Professional II Series Basses

After replacing the American Standard Series with the American Professional Series in 2016, Fender has unveiled its next generation of instruments. The American Professional II Series builds upon the range through several years of player input.

Jesús Rico Pérez: Night is Darkness Enough

Jesús Rico Pérez is back with another incredible video. In this clip, Jesús performs Michael Manring’s “Night is Darkness Enough,” which is a track on Manring’s 2020 album, “Small Moments”. As always, Jesús knocks it out of the park.

In Memoriam: Paul Matters

Early AC/DC bassist Paul Matters has passed away from undisclosed causes. The news was shared by longtime friend Rod Wescombe.

Kansas – “Leftoverture”: The Complete Basslines, Part 3

Part 3 of Tim Fletcher’s and Troy Hughes’ project, “Kansas: Leftoverture – The Complete Basslines”, features Dave Hope’s bass line for “What's On My Mind.” This includes a full transcription (with tab), analysis, playing hints, and playthrough video.

Louiz Banks: Timeless (with Mohini Dey and Gino Banks)

I’ve been going back through videos featuring Mohini Dey and found this incredible performance with Louiz Banks from 2015. This clip features Banks’ tune, “Timeless”, which he says “is inspired by the sun, the wind, and the flowing river.”

Johnnie Gilmore Returns With “When You Come Home” Solo Bass EP

Johnnie Gilmore has just released a gorgeous new EP. The five-song “When You Come Home” features the bassist in a totally solo setting in which he fills out the melody, harmony, and percussion with just his bass.

Rockboard Introduces Flat XLR Cables

Rockboard by Warwick has unveiled a new set of flat XLR cables that comes in varying sizes. While they can be used for several applications, the company says they are designed to optimize pedalboard real estate.

Bass & Creativity: Chord Alterations in Depth, Part 2

This Bass & Creativity lesson is the second part about alterations of dominant chords. Today Olivier Babaz takes a look at b9 and #9 added to a 7 chord within a II V I.