August 31 – September 6, 2024 – No Treble
This week’s top 10 reader-favorite list runs the spectrum. New gear (and a top 10 gear list) once again covers a large percentage of the list. We also heard from Tom Hamilton on Aerosmith’s retirement, shared the news about Jimmy Haslip’s new instructional book, chatted with Brian F. Wright, featured No Treble reader David Cohen, and more.
Tim Sway of New Perspectives Music has unveiled a new upright bass pickup that he says he’s been “dreaming about making for decades.” The pickup mounts to the back of your fingerboard with a simple system, while the height of the four ceramic magnets can be easily adjusted.
With August coming to a close, it is time for the latest bass gear roundup here. Gear stories got a ton of views this month, and these made the reader-favorite top 10 list.
This week we’re checking out the Amitra Woodworm Michael League Signature bass by Bacci Guitars. The Italian-made instrument is crafted with an alder body that’s been affected by wood-boring insects.
Pentatonic scales are some of the most commonly used scales in music, but their familiar patterns can often lead to uninspired ideas. Jimmy Haslip has just released a new book to help you unlock the secrets of the scales to create dynamic, engaging solos.
Primus was joined by Puddles Pity Party in Big Flats, NY, earlier this month. Youtuber metal4head20 captured this video of the band performing Dio’s “Holy Diver.”
Orange Amplification has upgraded their AD200 bass head and speaker cabinets for 2025. Their flagship bass rig has been used for decades and some new updates show they’re planning to have bassists use it for decades more to come.
Meet David Cohen, a bassist residing in Mission Viejo, California who has been playing bass for 46 years. David is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story…
Lusithand Devices has revamped its lineup once again with the Double NFP MKII and the Double NFP-Special MKII filter preamps. The company says each model has been “re-invented, re-designed, and reborn.”
Aerosmith announced that their farewell tour was once again canceled and that they were retiring. It was a sad end to the band’s touring days, but Tom Hamilton says there may be more in store.
This month’s Groove podcast guest is Brian F. Wright, an Assistant Professor of Music History at the University of North Texas, and author of “The Bastard Instrument – A Cultural History of the Electric Bass.”
