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Bass of the Week: Fleishman Guitars “Big Bass” Multi-Scale Acoustic Fretless Bass
Harry Fleishman has been building instruments for over fifty years. Although he spent time working for large companies like Fender, he’s always kept designing on his own. This week we’re taking a look at an amazing acoustic fretless bass he built.
Dirty Loops: Songs for Lovers – Bitten by the Kitten
Dirty Loops is continuing their series of “Songs for Lovers” videos with this new one, entitled “Bitten by the Kitten.” Like the previous one (“Chicken Lover”), it serves as a killer showcase of bassist Henrik Linder and drummer Aron Mellergård.
Shavo Odadjian and North Kingsley Release Debut EP
System of a Down has been in a stalemate over recording new music, but that hasn’t stopped Shavo Odadjian from creating. After announcing his new band North Kingsley earlier this year, the group has dropped their first EP.
Warwick Unveils Gnome Micro Bass Amp Series
Warwick has stepped into the world of micro amps with the Gnome series of pocket-sized bass amplifiers. The lineup includes three models – the Gnome, Gnome i, and Gnome i Pro – that step up features.
Stuart Clayton: Midnight Express
Stuart Clayton never ceases to amaze us. In this video, Stuart performs his bass arrangement of “Midnight Express” by Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt.
The Stooges’ “Live At Goose Lake: August 8, 1970” Now Available
On August 8th, 1970, the original lineup of The Stooges played their final concert together. Now Third Man Records has released a previously-unheard soundboard recording of the event in an album called “Live At Goose Lake: August 8, 1970.”
Darkglass Electronics Unveils Limited Edition Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 Pedal, “The Squid”
Darkglass Electronics once again collaborated with artist Ignacio Bazán Lazcano to create a new limited-edition pedal. The Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 “The Squid” features the company’s all-time best-seller with an auxiliary input in a special enclosure.
Black Pumas: Confines
One of my favorite musical discoveries of 2020 has been Black Pumas. Here’s a new video in support of their upcoming “Deluxe Edition” of their debut album. This clip features a live, in-studio version of “Confines”, with Brendan Bond on bass.
In Memoriam: Pete Way
Pete Way, who founded the English rock band UFO, has passed away. He was 69 years old. The news was shared in a press release on his official website.
Luna Guitars Introduces the Tribal Tobacco Sunburst Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar
Luna Guitars will be keeping the summer going this year with a new acoustic-electric bass. The Tribal Tobacco Sunburst acoustic-electric bass guitar is built with a mahogany body and a spruce top with a tribal motif around the soundhole.
Carlitos Del Puerto: “Tata Cimarron” Playalong
In today’s video, Carlitos Del Puerto plays along with the bass line to Irakere's “Tata Cimarron.” The playing itself is incredible, but there’s another connection: Irakere’s bass player is his father, Carlos Del Puerto, a pioneer of Cuban bass playing.
Septicflesh Releases Live Album, “Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX”
In February 2019, Greek symphonic death metal band Septicflesh flew to Mexico City for a special concert with over 100 musicians. Now that epic event has been released in a new live album and DVD called “Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX.”