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Phil Jones Bass Releases the Micro 7 Bass Combo Amp
Phil Jones Bass has unveiled a new bass combo amp called the Micro 7. The miniature single channel combo dishes out 50 watts and is loaded with a 7-inch driver matched to a 3-inch tweeter.
Fanny: Ain’t That Peculiar (Live)
I’m not sure how this band never hit my radar, but thanks to the mighty Youtube, it was a “better-late-than-never” moment. In this video, the band Fanny – featuring Jean Millington on bass, along with her sister June on guitar – perform “Ain’t That Peculiar.”
2019 Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp To Feature Marcus Miller
Gerald Veasley’s incredible annual Bass Bootcamp is back for 2019, and this year is promising to be one of the best yet. Bass legend Marcus Miller will be a special guest for the event, while Veasley himself serves as Artistic Director.
Chowny Bass Reveals New NT Bass Series
Chowny Bass has relaunched their NT basses with the NT4 and the NT5. Four and five-string basses, respectively, the instruments are built with neck-through construction and a medium scale at 32.7 inches.
Gudics Twins: Twincy Jones
Bassist Martin Gudics sent us this video of him performing with his twin brother, Marcell Gudics on drums. In this video, they perform “Twincy Jones,” a song perfectly named for this talented duo.
Dream Theater Releases “Distance Over Time”
The wait is finally over: Dream Theater’s fourteenth studio album, “Distance Over Time,” is available now. The album was created with a more tight and focused sound compared to 2016’s “The Astonishing.” The whole writing process took only 18 days, which they say harkens back to the process for 2003’s “Train of Thought.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in February 2019
Following the annual Winter NAMM Show, bass gear stories in February are pretty big news. (And we covered a lot.) Here are your top 10 favorite gear stories for the month of February 2019.
Ernie Ball Music Man and Vulfpeck Announce Joe Dart Signature Bass
Vulfpeck’s Joe Dart has a new signature bass by Ernie Ball Music Man. The Joe Dart Bass is initially limited to 50 units and will only be on sale during the month of March.
Rumors Corner (with MarloweDK): Living for the City
For years, we’ve all seen MarloweDK’s amazing play-along videos. In his latest video, he shares some background - and lays it down with Rumors Corner on a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City.”
Consider The Source Return with “You Are Literally A Metaphor”
Consider the Source have released their first new album in four years, called “You Are Literally A Metaphor.” The record is the sixth studio effort from the Sci-Fi Middle Eastern Fusion band.
Band Industries Introduces the Roadie Bass Automatic Tuner
Band Industries has unveiled the Roadie Bass Tuner, which is an automatic tuner designed specifically for the bass. The company says the device has “enough torque to crank the biggest pegs in the business but is as precise as a watchmaker’s fingers.”
The Gleaners: An Interview with Larry Grenadier
Larry Grenadier has been working alongside some of the world’s top musicians for three decades. Now, after all those years, he’s released his first album under his own name. We caught up with Grenadier to get the scoop.