Weekly Top 10: April 27 – May 3, 2024
Bass gear dominated this week’s reader-favorite list on No Treble. Add a great video of Felix Pastorius, Ryan’s latest “Keep It Groovy” lesson, our latest Groove episode (with Mark Egan), and Deep Purple news, and you have this week’s top 10.
1. Valkenburg Announces the David Pastorius Proto Bass
Valkenburg has teamed up with David Pastorius for a new signature bass. The “Proto Bass” is the first of their Innovator Series and combines “modern options and styling with a retro-distressed feel.”
2. Genzler Amplification Branches Out With Kinetix 800 Bass Amp
Genzler Amplification has expanded its amp lineup with the Kinetix 800, an 800-watt head unit that combines a Class A all-tube preamp with a high-output Class D power amp.
3. Boss Unveils the ME-90B Bass Multiple Effects Unit
Boss has added a new floor unit for bassists called the ME-90B Bass Multiple Effects. They call it a “free-flowing processor filled with pro performance tools for bassists.” It has 61 effects optimized for bass and 10 preamps to choose from.
4. Felix Pastorius: Jazz Night at The Cave Live Performance
His last name is Pastorius, but he has definitely carved his own footprint. In today’s video, we have Felix Pastorius. This live performance at The Cave is reminiscent of that 70’s and 80’s fusion!
5. Bass of the Week: CUTEbass 532 Prototype
Atticus Lazenby has shared another prototype of a production model bass for his latest project called CUTEbass. CUTE is an acronym for Comfort, Utility, Tone, Ergonomics.
6. Sterling By Music Man Unveils Affordable Joe Dart Artist Series Bass
Ernie Ball Music Man got Joe Dart fans excited when they launched his signature basses, but the limited numbers and price point kept some players from getting one. Now, Sterling by Music Man is picking up where EBMM left off with the Joe Dart Artist Series Bass.
7. Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in April 2024
April was a surprisingly great month for bass gear news. This month’s Bass Gear Roundup includes the most viewed in our gear category and overall on No Treble.
8. Learn How To Play The Bass Line To “How Sweet It Is”
Let’s dig into one of the truly great James Jamerson bass lines, the Motown classic “How Sweet It Is” by Marvin Gaye. This lesson will string together descending arpeggios, the blues box pattern, and root-fifth movement.
9. Groove – Episode #113: Mark Egan
Mark Egan, a legend in the world of electric bass (including a Grammy!), brings his rich history and deep passion for the instrument into his latest album, “Cross Currents.” He’s our guest for episode #113 of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.
10. Groove – Episode #113: Mark Egan
Mark Egan, a legend in the world of electric bass (including a Grammy!), brings his rich history and deep passion for the instrument into his latest album, “Cross Currents.” He’s our guest for episode #113 of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.
