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In Memoriam: Joe Osborn
Very sad news to report today: bass legend Joe Osborn has passed away. He was 81 years old. His son, Darren, made a statement on behalf of his family on social media.
Schroeder Introduces the 12.6PL Bass Cabinet
Schroeder Cabinets has expanded their lineup of bass cabs with the 12.6PL, which is fitted with a 12-inch custom B&C subwoofer as well as a 6-inch driver for mids and an adjustable bullet tweeter.
Ellen Andrea Wang: River
“River” is one of Joni Mitchell’s most covered songs, but you’ve never heard it like this. Ellen Andrea Wang lays down a gorgeous bass line while singing the song with a vocal effects processor.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (November 2018)
Time to take a break from whatever is happening, sit down, and enjoy some serious bass goodness. That’s all thanks to this list of the top 10 reader favorite videos on No Treble for the month.
Rocket Surgeon Labs Introduces the Ice Caves Reverb Pedal
Rocket Surgeon Effects Pedal Laboratory has announced a new reverb pedal called Ice Caves. The hand-wired pedal has knobs for Level, Depth, Echo, Brightness, and Ice as well as an Ambience switch.
Stuart Clayton: The Wicked Vicar
Stuart Clayton is back with another video in his “Giants of Bass” series. “This video is a performance of ‘The Wicked Vicar’, the Victor Wooten-style piece that I wrote for my 2017 book ‘Giants of Bass,'” Start shares.
The Claypool Lennon Delirium Releases New Song, Announces Tour Dates
After announcing a new album in October, the Claypool Lennon Delirium has revealed the second track from the upcoming LP, South of Reality. “Easily Charmed By Fools” is everything you’d expect from Les Claypool and Sean Lennon: awesome, quirky bass lines and a psychedelic vibe. The band has also announced a North American tour.
Bass Players To Know: Krist Novoselic
In this entry in the “Bass Players To Know” series, Ryan sets her sights on Krist Novoselic, who inspired her to pick up the bass in high school.
Guthrie Govan & Billy Sheehan: Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers
My good friend Steve Lawson shared a video I hadn’t seen before. “More Billy Sheehan amazingness,” Steve shared. “His phrasing on the solo here is extraordinary…” In this clip, Guthrie Govan, Sheehan, and Pete Riley perform Jeff Beck’s “Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers.”
In Memoriam: Lucas Starr
Former Oh, Sleeper bassist Lucas Starr has passed away from colon cancer. He was 34 years old.
W-Music Distribution Announces RockBoard LED Dampers
Bassists using pedalboards on a dark stage know that sometimes the LEDs on effects units can be overly bright. Warwick’s W-Music Distribution has released a simple new product to address that situation. The RockBoard LED Dampers are diffractive caps that dampen the glare of the lights while allowing them to still be visible.
Tips for Starting to Teach Bass
A reader was asked after a gig if he gave bass lessons. Even though he didn’t, he said “yes.” Then he sent Damian a question asking for advice on how to go about it, which is the subject of this “Ask” column.