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Stuart Clayton: “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” Bass Line Tutorial
Stuart Clayton published a great new bass line tutorial video and transcription featuring a true legend of bass. Check out his tutorial on Larry Graham’s line on the Sly & The Family Stone tune, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).”
Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten to Host Free Webinar with Marcus Miller and Poogie Bell
Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten are continuing their outstanding series of bass webinars with a new Zoom hangout scheduled for Thursday, April 30th at 1pm Eastern, dubbed “Essential Skill-sets for Success.”
Warwick Announces Modular Multiple RockStands
Warwick’s RockStand has announced a new line of modular multiple RockStands. First displayed at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, the units allow for holding 3, 6, or 9 basses or guitars.
Jackson Announces X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX V
It’s been thirty years since Jackson Guitars and Megadeth bassist David Ellefson collaborated on the company’s first five-string bass, which was created during the 1990 Rust in Peace tour. Now they’re celebrating with an anniversary model.
Video Premiere: Bruno Segovia’s Bass Playthrough of Irist’s “Order of the Mind”
Irist has just released their debut album, “Order of the Mind”, which is already one of the year’s must-hear metal albums. Today we’re happy to premiere a playthrough by the band’s co-founder and bass juggernaut, Bruno Segovia.
What A Day Releases “Open Spaces”
The duo What A Day has released their first full-length album, entitled “Open Spaces”. The group is comprised of bassist Jonathan Joly and vocalist Leah Gracie, who also mans the typewriter, calculator, telephone, and more to create percussion.
Bass of the Week: Harley Benton HB-60 WB
This week we’re checking out the Harley Benton HB-60 WB, a semi-hollow body bass with a super affordable price tag. Inspired by basses of the ’60s, the bass features a short 30.5-inch scale and walnut brown finish for a vintage vibe.
Magnus Sjöquist and Ariane Cap: With or Without You
Our good friends Magnus Sjöquist and Ariane Cap put together this cool video featuring a U-Bass duo. In this clip, they perform a cool arrangement of U2’s “With or Without You,” with some great solos along the way.
Christian de Mesones Releases Debut Album, “They Call Me Big New York”
After forty years in the music business, Christian “Big New York” de Mesones has released his debut album, “They Call Me Big New York”. The ten-song collection draws on Latin, Funk, Soul, and R&B styles in original smooth jazz compositions.
Kovaluu Introduces Beats and Loops App with “Virtual Pedal”
Kovaluu has just released its first smartphone app called Beats and Loops, which combines a drum machine with a looper. Most interesting is its “virtual pedal” feature, which allows you to trigger the drum machine and loops with your foot.
Antonio D’Amato: Introducing the Fearless Flyers
Antonio D’Amato sent us this fun video of him with a few friends covering the Fearless Flyers tune, “Introducing the Fearless Flyers.” The bassist nails Joe Dart’s part, right down to the sunglasses.
The Strokes Return with “The New Abnormal”
The Strokes have returned with their sixth album that, given the current situation, is aptly entitled “The New Abnormal”. The group’s first new album in seven years is firmly in the band’s style though with a more laid back feel.