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Fender Unveils New Player Series Bass Colors
Fender has introduced two new colors to their Player Series: Silver and Capri Orange. The new hues apply to the entire mid-priced, made-in-Mexico line including the Fender Player Precision, Player Jazz Bass, and the Player Jaguar Bass.
Rush: Anthem (1975)
Thursday’s are for throwbacks, and we can’t think of a better way to participate than sharing some epic, old-school Rush. Recorded in 1975, here’s the band performing “Anthem,” with Geddy Lee rocking the Ric.
11th Annual Rocky Mountain Bass Slam Announced
If you hear a rumbling in the Rockies, it can mean only one thing: The Rocky Mountain Bass Slam is back for its 11th year. The event will feature Chuck Rainey, Doug Johns, and many others.
TC Electronic Introduces the Hall of Fame 2×4 Reverb Pedal
TC Electronic has expanded its line of pedals with the Hall of Fame 2×4 Reverb. The pedal builds on their existing Hall of Fame pedal with four pressure-sensitive footswitches that let you quickly change presets.
What Do You Want To See Happen For the Future of Bass Playing?
Damian almost skipped this week’s “Ask” question... but then he decided to go for it, thinking this could actually ignite some really interesting conversations. The question is this: “What Do You Want To See Happen For the Future of Bass Playing?”
Rebecca Johnson Band: Car Wash
Rebecca Johnson sent me this video, and I was glad she did. Earlier this month, Rebecca took the stage with her band and laid down some serious funk on Rose Royce’s “Car Wash.” Dig that tone!
Phil Lesh Cancels Performances Due to Surgery
Former Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has been forced to cancel his upcoming festival appearances due to a medical issue.
Bass Players To Know: Cliff Burton
Ryan’s new “Bass Players to Know” starts this way: “Four years, three records, and a legacy that lives on forever.” The bass player is Cliff Burton. Check out what Ryan has to say, and share your favorite tracks featuring Cliff.
Tedeschi Trucks Band with Trey Anastasio: Little Wing
Here’s some more goodness from this year’s LOCKN’ Festival. Three days ago, Tedeschi Trucks Band took the stage with Trey Anastasio and performed this cover of “Little Wing.”
Marco Mendoza Releases New Album with Dead Daisies, Announces Solo Tour
The Dead Daisies have released “Locked and Loaded,” a covers album. The band, anchored by bass great Marco Mendoza, will also be hitting the road for a U.S. tour in support of his latest solo album, “Viva La Rock.”
D’Addario Announces XT Series Strings
D’Addario has introduced a new line of strings for nearly every instrument type called the XT Series. The string design incorporates a high carbon steel core with alloy wraps and an expanded lifespan treatment coating.
Bass of the Week: Claas Guitars Moby Dick B4 0317
This week we’re taking a look at an otherworldly bass by Germany’s Claas Guitars. This Moby Dick bass from their custom shop has a headless design with a singlecut body.