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Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (July 2019)
Time to celebrate some great bass playing, thanks to our monthly roundup of the top 10 videos. Here are the 10 reader favorite videos we shared on No Treble in the month of July.
The Bass Centre Announces Peter Hook Custom Bass Strings
London’s The Bass Centre has announced a new set of ELITES signature bass strings dedicated to British bassist Peter Hook. The new strings are stainless steel roundwounds with a special gauge set.
Bass Transcription: Dennis Dunaway’s Bass Line on “No More Mr Nice Guy” by Alice Cooper
Tim Fletcher’s eighth transcription of his “Unsung U.S. Bassists” offers an excellent analysis of Dennis Dunaway's bass line on "No More Mr Nice Guy" by Alice Cooper.
Slipknot Returns with “We Are Not Your Kind”
Slipknot has returned with their sixth album, entitled “We Are Not Your Kind.” The album is a return to some of their heavier sounds, and the second studio album to feature bassist Alessandro Venturella.
TWA Introduces the Side Step Pedal
TWA has announced the Side Step, which is a variable-state, tap-tempo low-frequency oscillator. It’s designed to be used to control “practically any device with an expression input and/or +5V control voltage source.”
Is My Bass Teacher Right for Me?
This week’s “Ask” question was sent in by a reader who is pretty new to the bass, and pretty frustrated with his bass teacher. So he reached out to Damian for advice. Check out what Damian has to say about the student/teacher relationship.
Jason Raso with Stuart Hamm: The Pork-Chop Express
Jason Raso recently sent us this video, and it is a ton of fun. Thanks to a hilarious intro, we learned that Jason’s goal back in 1991 was to record with Stuart Hamm. 28 years later, it happened.
Elvis Presley Estate Releases “Live 1969” CD Set, Featuring Jerry Scheff
Elvis Presley’s big comeback in 1969 began with a run of 57 sold-out shows in Las Vegas. It was the dawn of a new era, thanks in part to a new band, including session bassist Jerry Scheff. The new “Elvis: Live 1969” release features 11 complete sets.
Quilter Labs Introduces the BassDock System
Quilter Labs has announced a new modular amp system called the BassDock system. The series includes two compact cabinets – the BassDock 10 and the BassDock 12 – that are both rated at 400 watts.
On the Road (Again) with Peat Rains from You Bred Raptors?: Part 1
Peat Rains is on tour again with You Bred Raptors?, and he’s back with a brand-new tour diary series. Here’s part 1 of the 2019 series, with Peat sharing stories from the road.
The Marcus King Band: Live at Paste Studios
We’re big fans of the Paste Studios sessions, and we’re also big fans of The Marcus King Band. Here’s a great combo of the two, with the band’s full session in February 2017. As always, Stephen Campbell lays down the tasty grooves.
Mike Watt Announces New Project with Todd Congelliere
Bass legend Mike Watt has announced a new project with guitarist/singer Todd Congelliere called Jumpstarted Plowhards. The band will be releasing their first album, “Round One,” on October 4th with four more albums planned.