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Best of 2018: The Top 10 “Ask Damian Erskine” Columns
We’ve been so grateful to Damian Erskine over the nine-plus years he’s worked with us. Every Wednesday, Damian thoughtfully answers a reader’s question – which often spans many, many topics. In celebration of his popular “Ask” column, here are his top 10 reader favorites in 2018.
Mohini Dey: Live Solo at Lugano Jazz Festival
Mohini Dey treated the audience to a live solo at the Lugano Jazz Festival back in July. The bassist was there performing with Ekalavya. Thankfully, cameras were rolling.
One Control Introduces the Blue 360 Bass Preamp Pedal
Japanese pedal company One Control has just announced the Blue 360, a bass preamp pedal created in collaboration with pedal designer Björn Juhl. The new unit is part of their Amp-in-a-box series and is made to reproduce the sound of the Acoustic 360 preamp.
Scott Varney: This Christmas
Scott Varney sent us this excellent video for the holidays, featuring his take on “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway. The bassist/vocalist even throws in some of Jaco’s “Continuum” for good measure.
Best of 2018: Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass of the Week Features
Fifty-two times a year, Kevin publishes our “Bass of the Week” column, featuring “low-end instruments ranging from beautiful to bizarre.” It is always a reader favorite each week, and we’re thrilled to share your top 10 favorites of 2018.
Berklee Bass Department: Silent Night… In Tunisia
For years, Steve Bailey has sent a holiday video for us to share with you. In celebration of the holidays, here’s the latest - featuring Steve, John Patitucci, Joe Dart, Whit Browne, Victor Wooten, and Mike Pope - with a note from Steve.
The Decemberists Release New EP, “Traveling On”
Just a few months after their latest studio album, The Decemberists have just released a new EP called “Traveling On.” The Portland-based indie rock band culled the five tracks from the sessions that produced “I’ll Be Your Girl.”
Fodera Announces the Masterbuilt Nautilus Bass
Fodera has introduced the latest bass in their Masterbuilt series with the Nautilus, a gorgeous Emperor II model with a mesmerizing nautilus shell pattern. The bass is crafted with a variety of woods to create the effect while the team worked to make the design seamless.
Alex Golub and Zlatoyar: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
Our friends at Bass The World shared this video of Alex Golub and Zlatoyar performing a bass duet arrangement of ABBA’s 1979 tune, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).”
Best of 2018: Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass Amps
We covered a ton of bass gear this year, including plenty of amps. Here is the list of top 10 reader favorites for 2018.
Warwick Unveils 60th Anniversary Thumb Bass
Warwick celebrated their 35th anniversary last year with a limited edition anniversary bass. Now they’re celebrating another milestone. Founder Hans-Peter Wilfer turned 60 this year and the company celebrated with an incredible version of their Thumb bass. “In line with the company slogan “The Sound of Wood”, the bass was made of extraordinarily high-grade tone-woods, some of which had been...
The Main Squeeze: War Pigs (Live at Red Rocks)
The Main Squeeze took the stage at Red Rocks back in July. They just shared this video of their performance of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs,” and as usual, the band – with Rob Walker on bass – nails it.