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On-Stage Introduces the PS901 Pedal Power Bank
On-Stage has released a new pedal power supply bank called the PS901 that’s designed to drive an array of effects. The unit, which will debut at Summer NAMM this year, has nine fully isolated outputs with individual LEDs.
Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project: Live
I dig the sound of the Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project. This extended video offers up some stellar, funky music and tunes from a live performance of the band, which includes bassist Albert Stepanov.
EarthQuaker Devices Announces The Plumes Pedal
EarthQuaker Devices has announced The Plumes, which is a low to medium gain overdrive “based on the trusty lime-green overdrive that has been an industry staple since its inception.”
Am I Selling Out?
Making money making music can be a tough road. Sometimes, some of the options might feel like "selling out," which is exactly the focus (and question) for Damian's latest "Ask" column.
Nickel Creek with Robert Trujillo: Smoothie Song
Our friend Dwane Woodard shared something on our Facebook Group earlier today, and it was something I completely missed – apparently for the last 10 years or so. Check out Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo playing upright bass with Nickel Creek.
The Aristocrats Return with “You Know What…?”
The Aristocrats have just released their fourth album, entitled “You Know What…?” Although the trio – consisting of Guthrie Govan, Marco Minnemann, and Bryan Beller – are already musically adventurous, they say this may be their wildest.
Reader Spotlight: Arnaud Court
Meet Arnaud Court, a bassist from France who got his start thanks to the inspiration of Steve Harris and Cliff Burton. He later expanded his list to Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius, James Jamerson, and many others. Here’s his story…
Verellen Amps and Sub Pop Unveil the Sub Fuzz Pop Drive Pedal
Two famous Seattle companies have teamed up for something special. Verellen Amplifiers and record label Sup Pop have announced the Sub Fuzz Pop Drive, an effects pedal housing both an overdrive and a fuzz circuit that can be used separately or together.
Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy with David Pastorius: Hoedown
David Pastorius is currently touring with Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy, filling in for Simon Fitzpatrick. This fan-shot clip by Larry Rulz III was great to see. Here’s the band performing “Hoedown.” David rips it up during his solo!
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in June 2019
The start of a new month means that we get to celebrate the top gear stories from the previous one. Here are your top 10 favorite bass gear stories we shared in June 2019.
Bass of the Week: CP Thornton B-034 Bass
This week we’re checking out a cool four-string bass by CP Thornton Guitars. Luthier Chuck Thornton built this bass, numbered B-034, with a swamp ash core with killer slabs of 5A Eastern Maple for the top and back.
Talking Technique: Chromatic Acrobatics 2
Here’s another “Chromatic Acrobatic Phantasy” for you to shed your technique. Chromatic approaches sound exciting and driving. How can you use them in your grooves? Can you pull off the fast version while staying relaxed? Have a go at it, it’s worth it.