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Talking Technique: Wicked Riff
In this lesson, Ariane Cap focuses on an angular riff that presents quite the string crossing challenge. It will not only shed your technique, but it will also give you creative ideas.
Chuck Bianchi: Gigue in D minor
No Treble reader, bassist, and author Chuck Bianchi sent us this stunning video of him performing J.S. Bach’s “Gigue in D minor” on bass guitar.
Haim Returns with “Women In Music, Pt. III”
Haim has returned with their third studio album, entitled “Women In Music, Pt. III”. The trio of sisters – featuring Alana on drums, Danielle on guitar and vocals, and Este Haim on bass – expand on their sound with genre-blurring textures and catchy hooks.
Lightning Boy Audio Introduces the 2020 Instrument Transformer Pedal
Lightning Boy Audio has announced the 2020 Instrument Transformer, which is described as a utility pedal to bridge the gap between pedals and studio gear.
Huw Foster: LiveLoop 4
Like most of us, Huw Foster has missed playing live these past few months. So he started a series of live looping videos to try to recreate that feeling. Check out this funky clip, “LiveLoop 4”.
GRAMMY Museum Announces Online Chat With Leland Sklar and The Immediate Family
Leland Sklar and The Immediate Family will be featured in a live online conversation hosted by the GRAMMY Museum tomorrow. “Catching Up With The Immediate Family” will be hosted by Scott Goldman.
Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci to Host Free Webinar with L.A. Studio Legends
Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci are continuing their weekly bass hang on July 9th with a session called “L.A. Studio-Shed.” The free Zoom webinar will feature the trio talking with a who’s who of the session scene in Los Angeles.
AC Guitars Announces the SLG Bass
AC Guitars has introduced the SLG bass, which is described as a more traditional style to expand their Retro Series. It comes in a 30.5-inch scale four-string and a 32-inch scale five-string.
Austin George Solomon: Ventnor Avenue
No Treble reader and Nashville-based bassist Austin George Solomon shared this video with us, featuring his tune, “Ventnor Avenue.” The trio includes Grant Garland on Rhodes and Jordan Perlson on drums. I dig the bass tone and anything with a Rhodes piano!
In Memoriam: Cleveland Eaton
Cleveland Eaton, who played with jazz greats from Ella Fitzgerald to Count Basie, has passed away after a months-long illness. He was 80 years old.
Bass of the Week: Tangente Instruments Domino Fretless
This week we’re featuring another amazing bass by Tangente Instruments. The Domino is a fretless four-string built from local lumber with some intricate woodworking.
Gruv Gear Announces Dekade Edition Products
Gruv Gear has been in business for ten years, and they’re celebrating with the Dekade Edition of several of their products. The limited-run designs will feature a matte bronze and black color scheme.