No Treblethe online magazine for bass players2026-05-27T15:44:38Zhttps://www.notreble.com/feed/atom/WordPresshttps://i0.wp.com/www.notreble.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1Marek Bero<![CDATA[Bass Gym: A Rob Trujillo-Inspired Punk-Funk Slap Workout]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1156182026-05-27T15:44:38Z2026-05-27T19:00:23Z
Build your slap technique with this Bass Gym lesson on “Dare I Say,” a punk-funk bass exercise inspired by Rob Trujillo, King Crimson, and odd sounds.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Vincen García Makes Ridiculous Bass Playing Look Easy in “Melatonina”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1156122026-05-27T06:15:26Z2026-05-27T16:00:41Z
Vincen García brings “Melatonina” to the stage in Buenos Aires with huge tone, deep groove, and the fluid bass work that defines his sound.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Sonny Rollins, Remembered Through Three Essential Bass Performances]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1156072026-05-27T02:56:19Z2026-05-27T13:00:26Z
Sonny Rollins changed the face of jazz. We remember the saxophone colossus through three important recordings and the bassists who helped drive them.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Kinga Głyk Announces First-Ever U.S. Tour Dates]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1156042026-05-26T16:24:21Z2026-05-26T19:00:23Z
Polish bass virtuoso Kinga Głyk has announced her first U.S. tour, with June dates in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Elkhart, Cambridge, and New York.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Watch Geddy Lee Handle Bass, Synths, and Vocals in This Full 1984 Rush Concert]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155992026-05-26T05:28:00Z2026-05-26T16:00:12Z
Rush’s full 1984 Grace Under Pressure concert captures Geddy Lee balancing bass, synths, and vocals at an astonishing level.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[MonoNeon Gets Weird With George Clinton on “Tha Dumb Stuff”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155962026-05-25T17:55:14Z2026-05-26T13:00:39Z
MonoNeon has released a new single called “Tha Dumb Stuff,” featuring George Clinton and Grandma Liz. The track was recorded at Clinton’s studio in Tallahassee.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Maghini Guitars Celebrates 25 Years With the EVO 521 Bass]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155912026-05-25T13:27:58Z2026-05-25T19:00:49Z
Maghini Guitars has introduced the EVO 521 Standard Bass, a five-string model inspired by Jon Maghini’s earlier M Basses designs and built with Trickfish electronics.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Hadrien Feraud’s Playing on “Demure” Is a Lesson in Fretless Control]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155872026-05-25T06:02:14Z2026-05-25T16:00:50Z
Hadrien Feraud joins Ruslan Sirota for “Demure,” delivering stunning fretless work on his 5 string Jabba Mayones signature bass.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Hadrien Feraud Goes Beyond Technique In New Bass Masterclass]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155802026-05-24T20:51:25Z2026-05-25T13:00:26Z
Hadrien Feraud has announced a new four-hour bass masterclass built around musical philosophy, transcription, modes, fretless bass, band playing, and more.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Wojtek Pilichowski and Adrian Maruszczyk Give Seal’s Classic a Bass-Heavy Makeover]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155832026-05-24T21:52:56Z2026-05-24T21:52:56Z
Wojtek Pilichowski and Adrian Maruszczyk bring a chill studio vibe to “Kiss From A Rose” with two Maruszczyk basses.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Top 10 Reader Favorites: Ellen Alaverdyan, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, and More]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155712026-05-22T22:19:30Z2026-05-24T19:00:24Z
This week’s top No Treble stories include Ellen Alaverdyan, Sean Hurley, Marco Ronquillo, Victor Wooten, Geddy Lee, and new bass gear.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Kikuchi Guitars Brings Its Boutique Japanese Bass Craftsmanship to Europe and USA]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155672026-05-22T18:54:22Z2026-05-24T13:00:30Z
Japanese boutique bass brand Kikuchi Guitars, led by master luthier Yoshi Kikuchi, is now available in the U.S. and Europe with its Hermes bass lineup.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Stuart Clayton’s New Instructional Book Is a Deep Dive Into the Art of Solo Bass]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155602026-05-22T15:54:04Z2026-05-23T19:00:40Z
Stuart Clayton has released "Solo Bass: 18 Solo Pieces for Bass Guitar," a new instructional book featuring original compositions, studies, classical arrangements, and more.]]>1Jody Miller<![CDATA[Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, and Jon Batiste Turn The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Finale Into an All-Star Jam]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155742026-05-23T05:50:44Z2026-05-23T16:00:35Z
The final Late Show episode became an unexpected all-star jam featuring Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, and Louis Cato.]]>4Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Bryan Beller Anchors Haken’s New Single, “In a Fever Dream”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155442026-05-21T19:08:57Z2026-05-23T13:00:29Z
Haken has returned with “In a Fever Dream,” their first new song in three years. The track features Bryan Beller on bass following Conner Green’s departure.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Signed Les Claypool Whamolas Are Coming to the Claypool Gold Tour]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155552026-05-22T15:30:41Z2026-05-22T19:00:31Z
Pachyderm Instruments has announced a limited run of signed Whamola Tour Edition instruments available at the Claypool Gold Tour merch booth.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Lola Young’s Apple Music Session Features a Fretless Bass Performance You Need to Hear]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155512026-05-22T18:01:39Z2026-05-22T16:00:56Z
Lola Young sounds incredible here, but the fretless bass player deserves attention too. Outstanding feel, tone, and playing.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Steve Swallow Announces First Leader Album in Over a Decade, “Winter Songs”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155392026-05-21T16:21:04Z2026-05-22T13:00:38Z
Jazz bass icon Steve Swallow has announced “Winter Songs,” his first leader date in over a decade and a deeply personal new album for ECM Records.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Electro-Harmonix Unleashes the Deluxe Bass Big Muff 2]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155362026-05-21T15:26:17Z2026-05-21T19:00:24Z
Electro-Harmonix has unveiled the Deluxe Bass Big Muff 2, a bass fuzz pedal with Blend, Gate, Crossover, DI output, Direct output, and more.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[The GK 1001RB Legacy Gets a Full Workout in Ben Jones’s Latest Demo]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155222026-05-21T06:05:00Z2026-05-21T16:01:12Z
This Ben Jones play along delivers deep pocket, rich tone, and a closer listen to the new GK 1001RB Legacy setup.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[The Smashing Pumpkins Announce “Rats in a Cage” Tour Celebrating "Mellon Collie" with Jack Bates]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155332026-05-21T13:14:46Z2026-05-21T13:14:46Z
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced the “Rats in a Cage” Tour, celebrating Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with dates across North America.]]>0Ryan Madorahttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/ryanmadora<![CDATA[James Jamerson Motown Bass Breakdown: Add “What’s Going On” Feel to Your Groove]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155112026-05-20T14:50:43Z2026-05-20T19:00:47Z
Learn how to add James Jamerson-inspired Motown movement to your bass lines with chord tones, pentatonic notes, voice leading, and chromatic motion.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Joe Dart Is Unleashed on This Live Performance of “The Vision” with Olllam]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155032026-05-20T07:30:29Z2026-05-20T16:00:17Z
Joe Dart is the highlight on “The Vision,” turning in a must watch performance with his new signature bass.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Geddy Lee Talks Rush’s “50 Something” Tour, Tone, Set List Choices, and Anika Nilles]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1155072026-05-20T14:21:01Z2026-05-20T14:21:01Z
Geddy Lee sat down with Rick Beato to discuss Rush’s “50 Something” tour, his bass tone, choosing the set list, and working with drummer Anika Nilles.]]>2Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Marco Ronquillo on Bass, Berklee, and Bringing Latin Grooves to Pop]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1154942026-05-19T15:05:24Z2026-05-19T19:00:24Z
Bassist Marco Ronquillo discusses his journey from El Salvador to Berklee, his Latin and funk influences, building an online presence, gear, and finding his own voice.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Paul McCartney Still Owns “Band on the Run” on SNL]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1154892026-05-19T05:22:28Z2026-05-19T16:00:36Z
Paul McCartney brought “Band on the Run” to SNL with his band and Chad Smith on drums. The vintage Hofner still sounds timeless.]]>2Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Feel the Low End: Seamoon FX Introduces the More! Pedal]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1154842026-05-18T14:25:42Z2026-05-19T13:00:16Z
Seamoon FX has introduced More!, a streamlined one-knob bass pedal designed to enhance sub bass frequencies for a tone you feel as much as hear.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Bass of the Week: Dingwall’s D-Roc Custom Euro Spec Roars With Burl-Topped Beauty]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1154752026-05-18T03:17:48Z2026-05-18T19:00:44Z
This week’s Bass of the Week is the Dingwall D-Roc Custom Euro Spec, a multi-scale bass with a maple burl top, FD3 pickups, and a Matte Tiger Eye Burst finish.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Ellen Alaverdyan Steps Into Original Prog Territory with Jaminai’s “13 Town”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1154812026-05-18T06:23:01Z2026-05-18T16:00:36Z
Ellen Alaverdyan takes a bigger step into original music with Jaminai’s “13 Town,” a prog-heavy instrumental featuring Gregg Bissonette.]]>4Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Don Was Brings Detroit Groove Across the U.S. on New 2026 Tour Dates]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1154732026-05-17T17:23:55Z2026-05-18T13:00:14Z
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble have announced a new run of 2026 summer tour dates, kicking off July 4th in Portland, Oregon.]]>0
