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Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in July 2020
Time is flying by. And now that we’ve started a new month, it is time to look back via our monthly bass gear roundup. Here are the top 10 reader favorite gear stories for the month of July 2020.
Serek Basses Unveils The Grand
Serek Basses has unveiled a brand new bass model called The Grand. Fit with a short-scale neck and funky body shape, the instrument also has a brand new set of electronics called the Serek “Skuzz Serkit,” which is an on-board passive fuzz circuit.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Jazz Fest 2016
Tedeschi Trucks Band shared this video a couple of weeks ago, and it hit the spot. From their 2016 performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, here’s a great clip with Tim Lefebvre laying down the foundation.
Stuart Clayton Publishes “Bass Monsters” Transcription Book
If you want to play like the behemoths of the bass, you’ll want to check out the new book by Stuart Clayton. “Bass Monsters” profiles sixteen players with transcriptions of some of the most challenging pieces ever written for bass.
The Lightbulb Moment: Mistakes Do Not Equal Failure
As bassists, we can often be our own, harshest critics. That’s the subject of Ryan Madora’s latest “Lightbulb Moment” column - which includes another way to look at dealing with mistakes.
Leonid & Friends: (I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long
Leonid & Friends is back with another video, and back to doing another great Chicago cover. This one is quite a production, with the Caro-Bass Orchestra joining Leonid Vorobyev and the band on “(I've Been) Searchin' So Long.”
Austin Bass Hang Presents “Nashville Cats” Webinar
Two big music cities will be coming together virtually as the Austin Bass Hang presents a special Zoom webinar. “Nashville Cats” will feature hosts Josh Hoag and Ryan Gould in a roundtable with Nashville’s premier upright bass players.
Metal City: An Interview with John Gallagher
As part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the ’80s, Raven paved the way for thrash and speed metal. Nearly four decades later, they’re still showing how it’s done. We caught up with John Gallagher to get the scoop on their new album and more.
Pete O’Neill: Always Something There to Remind Me
Our friend Pete O’Neill shared his latest video with us, and it has all the fretless goodness. Check out his performance of “Always Something There to Remind Me,” featuring his Nado Bajlo Whalebass.
Haken Returns with “Virus”
Haken has released a new album called “Virus”, although it has nothing to do with the current pandemic. The new record’s creation began at the close of 2017, but its origin really reaches back seven years.
Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and Patitucci Host “Bootsy’s Challenge” Webinar
This week’s Berklee/BassVault.com webinar is sure to get funky. Hosts Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci will be talking with Bootsy Collins, Ron Carter, Béla Fleck, and Emi SunShine in a session they’re calling “Bootsy’s Challenge.”
Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Bill Kelliher, Claudio Sanchez, Steve Brodsky: Anthem
Today is Geddy Lee’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with a video by Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Bill Kelliher, Claudio Sanchez, and Steve Brodsky paying tribute to Rush, with their version of “Anthem.” Get ready to rock.