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Marek Bero Publishes Bass Gym 101 Instructional Books
If you’re looking to work your bass muscles, you’re in luck. Marek Bero has just released a series of five instructional books called “Bass Gym 101.” Each book is made for all styles and is adaptable to five and six-string instruments, as well.
Aguilar Amplification Introduces the DB 925 Bass Preamp Pedal
Aguilar Amplification has introduced its first micro pedal with the DB 925 Bass Preamp. Inspired by their DB 924, the new unit is al all-FET preamp with bass and treble boost controls.
Thundercat: “Heartbreaks + Setbacks” Live on KCRW
Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner recently announced a new album, which sent me into a spiral of watching his YouTube videos. Here’s a clip from five years ago when he visited KCRW with his trio to perform “Heartbreaks + Setbacks.”
John Entwistle Biography Coming in April
As bassist for The Who, John Entwistle helped to shape the role of bass in rock music. Now the story of his life will be detailed in a new authorized biography by Paul Rees.
Fender Announces New Ownership
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation will be getting a new change in ownership. A press release from Fender announced that longtime investor Servco Pacific, Inc. will be securing a majority stake in a purchase agreement with TPG Growth.
Bass of the Week: Burretone Guitars PS 51 Tribute
Greece’s Burretone Guitars makes handcrafted instruments based on vintage designs. Their first build of 2020 is for a customer who wanted a tribute to the classic 1951 Precision in all maple.
Matteo Mancuso, Stefano India, and Giuseppe Bruno: Havona
Guitarist Matteo Mancuso has a new project with bassist Stefano India and drummer Giuseppe Bruno, and if this video is any indication, it is a killer line up. In this clip, the trio takes on Jaco Pastorius’s tune, “Havona.”
In Memoriam: Joe Payne
Sad news to report today: bassist Joe Payne has passed away from undisclosed causes. He was 35 years old. Payne was known for his technical ability in the death metal scene. He joined Nile in 2005 when he was 19 years old.
Tool Add New U.S. Tour Dates
Tool has unveiled a new round of tour dates in the U.S. Northwest in support of their latest album, “Fear Inoculum.” They are also scheduled to headline Bonnaroo in June.
MXR Unveils the Thump Bass Preamp Pedal
MXR unveiled the Thump bass preamp at this year’s Winter NAMM Show. Based on the Echoplex preamp, the compact green pedal features a three-band EQ with a mid-frequency knob.
Ben Wendel and Linda May Han Oh: All Blues
“All Blues” is one of the most played jazz standards in the book, but you’ve probably never heard it like this. Linda May Han Oh joined Ben Wendel for his “Standards with Friends” series to reimagine the song’s groove.
Shavo Odadjian Announces New Band
System of a Down seems to be in a recording gridlock. The band will be touring Europe this summer, but that won’t keep bassist Shavo Odadjian from working on his own new music. He’s just revealed a new project called North Kingsley.