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Bass of the Week: Eisenberg Instruments Highboy Bass
Steve Eisenberg is a luthier based in Phoenix, Arizona who uses all of his specialties to create unique and functional basses. This week we’re checking out the Highboy, which has two extended horns for balancing whether you sit or stand.
Nenad Vasilic: Rose
Nenad Vasilic shared another video with us - and a preview to his new album, “Bass Room,” which drops this month. In this clip, Nenad performs the solo fretless tune, “Rose,” utilizing his Woodguerilla Ria V signature model.
Brady Watt and Bishop Nehru Release “The Real Book, Vol. 1”
Bassist and producer Brady Watt have teamed up with rapper Bishop Nehru to release “The Real Book, Vol. 1.” The five-song album blends Watt’s hip-hop bass lines into thicker textures with Nehru spitting bars over top.
MXR Announces the Clone Looper Pedal
MXR has unveiled a new pedal called the Clone Looper. The minimalist design has two footswitches to toggle between recording and play/stop, but that doesn’t reflect all of its capabilities.
Bass Talk: Abraham Laboriel & Pee Wee Hill – The Sequel
Last year, we featured an incredible video featuring Abraham Laboriel and Pee Wee Hill, entitled “The Bass Walk.” Now they’re back with the follow-up.
Redd Kross Returns with “Beyond the Door”
Redd Kross is back with a new album called “Beyond The Door.” The group, founded by brothers Jeff McDonald (vocals/guitar) and Steve McDonald (bass/vocals), offers unique blend of ’60s and ’70s psychedelic, with shades of punk.
Darkglass Electronics Unveils Limited Edition Microtubes 900 v2 Amplifier
Darkglass Electronics has unveiled a new limited-edition amp. The Darkglass Electronics Microtubes 900 v2 Limited Edition once again features artwork on the top lid by artist Christopher Lovell.
Alex Dee, Miki Santamaria, Quim Castelló, and Artashes Aslanyan: Do I Do
We always love seeing a new video from Miki Santamaria get posted. Miki shared this about the clip: “Jamming to Stevie Wonder’s ‘Do I Do’ with some of the finest musicians in Barcelona (and also very good friends of mine)...”
Peter Hook & The Light Announce North American Tour
Peter Hook is continuing to tour his discography with a new North American run scheduled for October and November. The former Joy Division and New Order bassist will be taking his band The Light out to perform the early nineties New Order albums.
Adamovic Unveils Soul Bass
Adamovic has expanded its lineup of bass models with a new concept called Soul. Built in The Netherlands, the new bass is a blend of old and new.
Walter Areia: Sem Paredes
Brazilian double bassist Walter Areia has a keen sense of rhythm and melody. In his latest video for his song, “Sem Paredes,” he puts his percussive style to use.
MonoNeon Releases “Living The Best And Worst Life At The Same Damn Time!”
Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas, Jr. has released a second album for 2019. “Living The Best And Worst Life At The Same Damn Time!” Contains eight songs of quirky lyrics, infectious beats, and unreal bass playing.