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Bass of the Week: Tangente Instrumentos Zen Bass
Matias Catueño of Tangente Instrumentos sent in this awesome bass he built called the Zen. Besides its multi-scale design and a killer Photoluminescent geometric pattern, the bass has an interesting set of electronics by request of the customer.
Sons of Apollo: Labyrinth (Live)
Sons of Apollo shared a new video and a preview for their next album. The clip was shot during a live performance at the Roman Amphitheatre in Plovdiv in 2018. “Labyrinth” starts out with a mellow vibe, but by the mid-point, the song kicks into high gear with some incredible unison lines.
Announcing the New No Treble Shop
We’re thrilled to announce we’ve partnered with the good folks at Lathon Bass Wear to launch our new online store. For the first time ever (and by popular demand) we have Flexfit Cap and a limited edition 10th anniversary No Treble t-shirt.
Chris Kosky Releases “The Thumb Transition Zone” Double Bass Method Book
Bassist Chris Kosky has released a new method book for the double bass that covers a tricky spot of the neck. “The Thumb Transition Zone” covers the area between lower positions and thumb position.
Jackson Introduces Mini-Scale JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1XM
Jackson has scaled things down about with their latest Concert bass – literally. The JS Series Concert Bass Minion JS1XM has a scale of 28.6 inches, which is tiny compared to the standard scale of 34 inches.
Jeff Denson, Romain Pilon, and Brian Blade: Listen Up
WATCH: Bassist Jeff Denson recently shared a video featuring a track from his upcoming album, “Between Two Worlds.” The tune starts with an impressive intro by drummer Brian Blade before the band kicks in. Later, Denson takes an equally impressive solo.
Don Slater and Shock Narcotic Release Debut Album
Shock Narcotic is a new project featuring members and former members of the top acts in metal including Jeff Tuttle, Zach Gibson, Shawn Knight, and Don Slater. They’ve just released their first album, “I Have Seen the Future and It Doesn’t Work.”
Cort Announces the GB74 Gig Bass Guitar
Cort has expanded its GB74 line of basses with the BG74 Gig Bass, which the company says offers “ultimate sonic versatility.” That’s due to its unique pickup configuration, which covers the three main types of bass pickups.
Akoz Duo: Kalimbaz
WATCH: We’ve always been fans of Olivier Babaz, who incorporates kalimba and double bass to make incredible music. Akoz Duo is a duo project of Olivier’s, along with his wife Julie, who plays viola. Here’s their 2011 performance of “Kalimbaz.”
Killswitch Engage Releases “Atonement”
Killswitch Engage has released “Atonement,” which is being hailed as a return to form by the metalcore outfit. Fiery riffs and melodic vocals dominate the record and call back to their heyday of “Alive or Just Breathing” and “End of Heartache.”
Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils Ball Family Reserve Bongo 5HH Bass
Ernie Ball Music Man has unveiled the latest in their Ball Family Reserve series with two guitars and a bass. The limited-edition bass is a five-string Bongo in a Wild Cherry Burst finish.
Bryan Beller: Volunteer State
Bryan Beller is gearing up to release an incredible new solo album called “Scenes from the Flood,” which drops on August 23rd. To prep listeners, he’s launched his second single from the record, “Volunteer State.”