No Treblethe online magazine for bass players2026-04-29T11:41:57Zhttps://www.notreble.com/feed/atom/WordPresshttps://i0.wp.com/www.notreble.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Drops Summer 2026 Tour Dates]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151662026-04-29T11:41:57Z2026-04-29T13:00:05Z
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth has announced summer 2026 tour dates in support of "The End", with Ronnie Ficarro handling live bass duties.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Sandberg Founder Holger Stonjek Chronicles 40 Years of Bass History in New Book]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151582026-04-28T15:35:44Z2026-04-28T19:00:18Z
Sandberg Guitars founder Holger Stonjek has released "The Face of Bass," a 154-page book chronicling the company’s 40-year journey from a cowshed workshop to a global bass brand.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Donny Benét Dials In a ’59 P-Bass & a Vintage Ken Smith for “Midnight Appointment”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151492026-04-28T06:48:06Z2026-04-28T16:00:12Z
A 1959 Fender P-Bass sets the mood as Donny Benét leans into a Paul Jackson-inspired groove that pulls you in and holds you there.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA["Wilco Live (Yellow)" Captures John Stirratt’s Warm, Inventive Bass Lines]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151542026-04-28T13:06:39Z2026-04-28T13:06:39Z
Wilco has released "Wilco Live (Yellow)," a 22-song live collection featuring performances from 2019 to 2024 and bassist John Stirratt’s melodic approach.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Inside Geddy Lee’s New Custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass for Rush’s Return]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151402026-04-27T19:25:45Z2026-04-27T19:00:11Z
Rickenbacker reveals a custom 4000V bass built for Geddy Lee ahead of Rush’s reunion tour, featuring vintage specs, unique finishes, and classic pickups.]]>2Jody Miller<![CDATA[Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place” Gets a Live Jazz Overhaul]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151062026-04-27T05:37:35Z2026-04-27T16:00:18Z
A one-take jazz version of Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place” features upright bassist Bob DeBoo shaping the groove and pushing the band.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[FruitFX Space Cube Combines Square-Wave Fuzz With PLL Madness]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151282026-04-27T13:54:06Z2026-04-27T14:00:04Z
FruitFX Pedals has introduced the Space Cube, a hand-assembled fuzz pedal that combines square-wave fuzz with a PLL for synth-like tones.]]>0Vuyani Wakaba<![CDATA[D’Metri Basses HJJ 21-5: A Headless Bass Built for the Modern Player]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151112026-04-28T07:21:44Z2026-04-27T05:59:22Z
D’Metri Bass Guitars is a new company that is based in Chicago, Illinois. This new company has built its first United States built bass, a headless model HJJ 21-5. The model name is derived from the fact that both pickups are jazz type pickups; the neck has 21 frets; the reviewed bass is a five string tuned BEADG. As a...]]>3Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton, Sunn Amps, Serek Basses, and More]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1151022026-04-26T14:39:34Z2026-04-26T19:00:32Z
Harley Benton’s BassTheWorld Signature bass, Sunn Amps’ Beta Mini, Serek Basses, Todd Rundgren, Thundercat, and more make this week’s top 10 list.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Nate Mendel Keeps It Heavy on “Caught In the Echo” with Foo Fighters ON SNL UK]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150872026-04-26T07:17:05Z2026-04-26T16:00:25Z
This SNL UK performance of Caught In the Echo finds Nate Mendel keeping Foo Fighters tight with a steady, focused groove.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Ringo Starr Returns with "Long Long Road," Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150982026-04-26T14:09:51Z2026-04-26T14:09:51Z
Ringo Starr releases "Long Long Road," his 22nd solo album, featuring T Bone Burnett, Sheryl Crow, and bassist Dennis Crouch anchoring the warm, country-driven sound.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Foo Fighters Kick Off a New Chapter With “Your Favorite Toy”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150832026-04-25T22:57:43Z2026-04-25T23:00:16Z
Foo Fighters are back with Your Favorite Toy, their first album since 2023’s emotional But Here We Are. Their 12th studio effort is described as a new chapter in the band’s history, marked by a brash tonal center and punk rock club energy. That sound is encapsulated in the title track, which kicked off the entire project. “‘Your Favorite Toy’...]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Wes Stephenson Takes a Standout Solo on “Slide Rule” with Mark Lettieri Group]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150792026-04-25T07:08:18Z2026-04-25T16:00:10Z
Mark Lettieri Group locks into Slide Rule before Wes Stephenson steps out with a standout solo and sub octave groove.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150762026-04-24T18:49:49Z2026-04-25T13:00:13Z
Panda Audio has released the Future Impact V4.5 firmware update, adding 99 DX7 FM presets, Setlist mode, and a new Zero Latency pitch tracking option.]]>3Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150732026-04-24T15:09:09Z2026-04-24T19:00:47Z
Neural DSP has introduced Darkglass Ultimate, a revamped bass plugin that expands Darkglass Ultra into a complete studio-ready rig.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Watch J.M. Popo Tackle Chick Corea’s “Spain” in a High-Energy Trio Setting]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150692026-04-24T06:51:56Z2026-04-24T16:00:04Z
J.M. “Popo” powers through “Spain” on a custom STR 6-string, blending precision, energy, and a tight solo in this modern trio performance.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150652026-04-23T16:34:42Z2026-04-24T13:00:13Z
A GoFundMe has been launched for bluegrass bass legend Todd Phillips after Parsonage-Turner syndrome left him unable to play and out of work for more than a year.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Walrus Audio’s Highpoint Compressor Brings Bass-Friendly Control and Big Headroom]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150532026-04-22T21:44:40Z2026-04-23T19:00:20Z
Walrus Audio has introduced the Highpoint Analog Optical Compressor, a new Monarch series pedal with sidechain high-pass filtering, parallel compression, and ±15V internal operation.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Mick Jagger Goes Solo in Tokyo and Doug Wimbish Holds It Down All Night]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150582026-04-23T07:03:38Z2026-04-23T16:00:32Z
Mick Jagger’s Tokyo Dome run just resurfaced and Doug Wimbish is all over it, aggressive, locked in, and pushing the whole band ]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Jason Newsted Hits the Road with The Chophouse Band’s First Headlining Tour]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150482026-04-23T11:51:04Z2026-04-23T13:00:03Z
Jason Newsted will take The Chophouse Band on its first headlining tour this July, with support dates for Blackberry Smoke and two nights at the Ryman.]]>0Ryan Madorahttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/ryanmadora<![CDATA[Build Better Bass Lines with Dead Notes and Approach Notes]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150422026-04-22T15:52:24Z2026-04-22T19:00:46Z
Build better bass lines with dead notes and approach notes. This lesson breaks down how to add groove, connect chords, and create more musical bass lines using simple techniques.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150392026-04-22T13:20:38Z2026-04-22T13:20:38Z
Darkglass Electronics has launched the Anagram Marketplace, adding third-party plugins, amp sims, and creative tools to its multi-effects platform.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Thundercat Lifts “Walking on the Moon” Into Orbit on Fallon]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150262026-04-22T06:29:03Z2026-04-22T06:25:31Z
Thundercat delivers “Walking on the Moon” on Fallon, a spacey performance pulled from his latest album Distracted.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Sunn Amps Unveils Beta Mini 200-Watt Amp with Dual Channels for Bass or Guitar]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150192026-04-21T14:10:56Z2026-04-21T19:00:08Z
Sunn Amps has launched the Beta Mini, a 200-watt compact amp head with dual channels, analog MOSFET design, and bass/guitar voicing for just 3.9 pounds.]]>1Jody Miller<![CDATA[Cory Wong’s “Ain’t It Fun” Is a Pocket Clinic, Thanks in Part to Yohannes Tona on Bass]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150152026-04-21T05:47:28Z2026-04-21T16:00:02Z
Cory Wong's live take on “Ain’t It Fun,” with Tema Siegel on vocals and Yohannes Tona driving the pocket on 5-string Jazz Bass.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150122026-04-21T04:36:43Z2026-04-21T13:00:24Z
Newly released recordings from Oscar Peterson’s 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge engagement capture Ray Brown at his swinging, lyrical best with Ed Thigpen.
]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Exclusive Interview: Dave Marks on Playing Bass for Hans Zimmer]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1150042026-04-21T03:31:59Z2026-04-21T11:00:44Z
In this interview, Dave Marks talks tone, touring, and stepping into the Hans Zimmer show with just days to prepare.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Bass of the Week: Serek’s 32-Inch Five-String Midwestern 2 Nails Comfort and Tone]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1149942026-04-20T18:53:49Z2026-04-20T19:00:17Z
This week’s Bass of the Week is a five-string Serek Midwestern 2 with a 32-inch scale, mahogany build, ebony fingerboard, and Nordstrand Zen Blades.]]>1Jody Miller<![CDATA[Chicago Soundcheck: Derek Frank Warms Up with a Wah-Driven Bass Line]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1149882026-04-20T07:42:01Z2026-04-20T16:00:22Z
What starts as a soundcheck becomes a deep pocket groove as Derek Frank leans into a wah soaked bass line with full band interplay. (]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Todd Rundgren Auctions Rare Danelectro Longhorn Bass Used on "A Wizard, a True Star"]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1149842026-04-20T05:51:25Z2026-04-20T13:00:10Z
Todd Rundgren is auctioning a rare Danelectro Longhorn bass used on his 1973 album "A Wizard, a True Star" to support music education through the Spirit of Harmony Foundation.]]>0
