No Treblethe online magazine for bass players2026-06-26T15:34:36Zhttps://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[Oteil Burbridge’s Signed Dire Wolf Bass #2 Heads to Auction]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161732026-06-26T15:34:36Z2026-06-26T19:00:28Z
Oteil Burbridge’s signed Dire Wolf Bass #2, built by Asher in the spirit of Jerry Garcia’s Wolf, is up for auction to support music education programs.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Tim Lefebvre, Michael Landau, and Keith Carlock Go Off on “Rascal Balls”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161682026-06-26T06:25:10Z2026-06-26T16:00:38Z
Michael Landau, Tim Lefebvre, and Keith Carlock stretch out on “Rascal Balls,” a tight and experimental trio performance.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Blackstar Beam Solo Adds Native NAM A2 Capture Support]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161662026-06-26T04:07:42Z2026-06-26T13:00:54Z
Blackstar has added native NAM A2 Lite support to the Beam Solo, giving bassists access to TONE3000 captures through its compact, app-connected headphone amp.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Karina Rykman Announces ‘Late Checkout’ Album, Shares Bass-Driven “Easy, Rider”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161602026-06-25T18:43:36Z2026-06-25T19:00:57Z
Karina Rykman announces her second album, Late Checkout, due September 25, and shares the bass-driven “Easy, Rider” ahead of a coast-to-coast U.S. tour.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Toy Factory Project’s All-Star Lineup Features Oteil Burbridge on “A New Life”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161572026-06-25T05:35:03Z2026-06-25T16:00:07Z
Oteil Burbridge, Marcus King, Charlie Starr, Josh Shilling, and Paul T. Riddle deliver an inspired live version of "A New Life."]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers Announce Fall 2026 U.S. Tour]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161512026-06-26T14:53:24Z2026-06-25T13:00:23Z
Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers return to the road this fall for a lengthy U.S. run, with dates spanning September through December 2026.]]>2Marek Bero<![CDATA[Percussive Bass Study in A Minor: Ghost Notes, Groove, and Funk Feel]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161402026-06-23T18:47:42Z2026-06-24T19:00:45Z
Learn how ghost notes, Am pentatonic shapes, and sixteenth-note feel can turn a simple bass line into a tight, percussive groove without cluttering the mix.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Four Modern Masters Unite: John Patitucci, Emmet Cohen, Chris Potter, and Johnathan Blake]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161452026-06-24T07:15:34Z2026-06-24T16:00:55Z
John Patitucci plays upright bass for the entire two hour Live From Emmet’s Place set with Emmet Cohen, Chris Potter, and Johnathan Blake, plus plenty of solos.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Russian Circles Announce Nine, Share “Empath,” and Plot Fall Tour]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161322026-06-23T18:26:14Z2026-06-24T13:00:58Z
Russian Circles will release their ninth album, Nine, on August 28. Hear the new single “Empath” and see the post-metal trio’s full fall 2026 tour dates.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Rickenbacker’s New 3030 Pairs a 330-Style Body With a Super-Short Scale Bass Neck]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161222026-06-23T18:19:24Z2026-06-23T19:00:13Z
Meet the Rickenbacker 3030, a semi-acoustic bass with a 24.75-inch scale, Hot Toaster pickups, flatwounds, and the body of the company’s 330 guitar model.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Angine de Poitrine Brings Microtonal Low-End Mayhem to Jools Holland]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161152026-06-23T02:44:31Z2026-06-23T16:00:38Z
Watch Angine de Poitrine make their Later... with Jools Holland debut with “Sarniezz,” a strange, heavy performance packed with low-end energy.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Thomann Takes Fender to Court Over Stratocaster Cease-and-Desist Campaign]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161182026-06-23T14:03:28Z2026-06-23T14:00:23Z
Thomann has launched legal action against Fender over its Stratocaster cease-and-desist campaign, saying the dispute threatens competition and innovation.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Bass of the Week: Schecter’s FreeZesicle Is Ricky “Freeze” Smith’s Purple Funk Machine]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1161022026-06-22T14:46:10Z2026-06-22T19:00:19Z
Schecter’s FreeZesicle bass was built for Ricky “Freeze” Smith, pairing a Freeze Purple finish with EMG electronics and Prince-inspired visual details.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Keanu Reeves Handles the Low End in Dogstar’s Full Pinkpop 2026 Set]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160502026-06-22T06:11:47Z2026-06-22T16:00:24Z
Keanu Reeves brings the low end to Dogstar’s full Pinkpop 2026 set, playing a Fender PJ bass through a new Gallien Krueger RB rig.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[International Society of Bassists Welcomes Electric Bass, Adds Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160982026-06-22T13:15:26Z2026-06-22T13:14:43Z
The International Society of Bassists is expanding its mission to include electric bass, with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten joining the effort.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Photo Set: Marcus King Band Brings Rare Guitars and Big Grooves to Chicago]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160532026-06-22T06:43:27Z2026-06-22T05:00:51Z
Photos from Marcus King Band’s Chicago stop at The Salt Shed, featuring Eric Vogel on bass and historic guitars from Garcia and Bloomfield.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Weekly Top 10: ZVEX DB-1 Pedal, Major Pentatonic Bass Lines, Ron Carter, and More]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160442026-06-21T14:14:23Z2026-06-21T19:00:04Z
This week’s top bass stories include the ZVEX DB-1, Ryan Madora’s major pentatonic lesson, Ron Carter with Norah Jones, Yes, Fender, and much more.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Fernando Molinari Goes Full Fretless with Marco Minnemann and an All-Star Lineup]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160382026-06-21T06:23:10Z2026-06-21T16:00:46Z
Fernando Molinari’s “Gemina” blends fretless bass, progressive fusion, and an all star lineup featuring Marco Minnemann and Mariko Muranaka.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Sixpence None the Richer Bassist Justin Cary Dies at 50]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160412026-06-21T13:31:18Z2026-06-21T13:31:18Z
Justin Cary, bassist for Sixpence None the Richer and a Nashville session player, has died at 50 following a stroke. Read about his career and legacy.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[La Bella Launches Ian Martin Allison Signature Strings for Short Scale Bass]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160342026-06-20T18:22:05Z2026-06-20T19:00:35Z
La Bella Strings has teamed up with Ian Martin Allison once again to introduce a short scale version of his signature strings. Available in four and five-string sets, the new scale option still has the same feel and custom gauges as the original set. “When Ian Martin Allison approached us about doing a signature set of Super Polished strings, he...]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[All Them Witches Get Heavy on KEXP With a Wildly Modded Rickenbacker Bass]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160262026-06-20T06:36:08Z2026-06-20T16:00:50Z
Charles Michael Parks Jr. leads All Them Witches through two heavy KEXP cuts while digging into a battered, modified Rickenbacker bass.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Billy Gould Confirms Faith No More’s 2027 Reunion Tour: “We’re Gonna Play”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160312026-06-20T13:21:43Z2026-06-20T13:21:43Z
Billy Gould has confirmed Faith No More will return to the stage in 2027, marking the influential band’s first shows since 2016.]]>2Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Fernando Molinari Unleashes Progressive Bass Firepower on “Numen”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160192026-06-19T15:21:12Z2026-06-19T19:00:40Z
Fernando Molinari discusses his new EP, Numen, a progressive instrumental album blending metal, jazz, fusion, flamenco, and bold bass work.]]>1Jody Miller<![CDATA[Jethro Tull Opens the Vault for a Live 2008 “Thick As A Brick” Clip]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160122026-06-19T04:45:06Z2026-06-19T16:00:37Z
Jethro Tull’s new 2008 live clip of “Thick As A Brick” features Ian Anderson’s flute and David Goodier’s serious bass setup.]]>0Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Sleep Returns With “Have Spacesuit Will Travel” and New Lineup]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160162026-06-19T13:30:32Z2026-06-19T13:30:32Z
Al Cisneros has revived Sleep with “Have Spacesuit Will Travel,” the band’s first new music in eight years, plus a full fall 2026 North American tour.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Heiko Hoepfinger, BassLab Founder and Composite Bass Innovator, Has Died]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160092026-06-18T18:14:46Z2026-06-18T19:00:42Z
Heiko Hoepfinger, founder of BassLab and a pioneer of composite bass design, has died. His work reshaped ideas about instrument construction.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Ida Nielsen & The Funkbots Deliver a Monster Set at Montreux]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160052026-06-18T04:58:01Z2026-06-18T16:00:31Z
Ida Nielsen leads The Funkbots through a full Montreux set with her signature Sandberg bass, Eich rig, deep pocket, and standout slap bass work.]]>1Kevin Johnsonhttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/kevin-johnson/<![CDATA[Polyphia Announces Massive 2026 World Tour and Releases “Can You Feel It”]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1159892026-06-17T02:57:41Z2026-06-18T13:00:07Z
Polyphia has announced an extensive 2026 world tour and released “Can You Feel It,” featuring Clay Gober’s bass work and extended techniques.]]>0Ryan Madorahttps://www.notreble.com/buzz/contributors/ryanmadora<![CDATA[Major Pentatonic Bass Lines: Easy Shapes for Grooves and Fills]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1160022026-06-17T15:55:42Z2026-06-17T19:00:26Z
Learn two major pentatonic bass shapes and use them to create grooves, fills, slides, and smoother movement across a I-IV-V chord progression in G major.]]>0Jody Miller<![CDATA[Norah Jones Brings Ron Carter and Bill Frisell Together for a Deep-Listening Masterclass]]>https://www.notreble.com/?p=1159942026-06-17T06:15:51Z2026-06-17T16:00:32Z
Ron Carter joins Norah Jones and Bill Frisell for a new “Playing Along” episode full of stories, deep listening, and music.]]>0
