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No Treble @notreble.com · 22/07/2026

Scott Devine, Danny Sapko, and Charles Berthoud put three basses on “Take On Me.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Scott Devine, Danny Sapko, and Charles Berthoud Build a Three-Bass “Take On Me”

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No Treble @notreble.com · 22/07/2026

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble are expanding their 2026 tour with a new run of fall dates. The shows will feature music from "Groove in the Face of Adversity" alongside a live performance of the Grateful Dead’s "Blues for Allah." www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Don Was to Celebrate Detroit and the Grateful Dead on Fall Tour

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No Treble @notreble.com · 21/07/2026

Jad Freer has packed a clean preamp, expanded EQ, resonant high-pass filter, and professional DI into the pedalboard-friendly SARTO. Its ultra-high input impedance also makes it an intriguing option for piezo-equipped upright basses. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Jad Freer’s SARTO Pedal Offers Precision Tone Shaping in a Compact Format

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No Treble @notreble.com · 21/07/2026

Napalm Death packed four decades of fury into one unforgettable Tiny Desk set. VIdeo in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Napalm Death Brings Grindcore to Tiny Desk With Matt Sheridan on Bass

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No Treble @notreble.com · 21/07/2026

Bad Brains bassist Darryl Jenifer stretches beyond his punk and dub roots on his new instrumental album, “The Weather Channel.” Hear his atmospheric reimagining of “Re-Ignition.” www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Bad Brains’ Darryl Jenifer Reimagines His Roots on “The Weather Channel”

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No Treble @notreble.com · 20/07/2026

Remembering Jennifer Finch with this powerful three song L7 session from The Current. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Remembering Jennifer Finch: L7 Live at The Current

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No Treble @notreble.com · 19/07/2026

Ron Carter brings his unmistakable voice to this beautiful duo performance of “Love Letters.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Ron Carter and Yotam Silberstein Perform “Love Letters” in an Intimate Duo Setting

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No Treble @notreble.com · 19/07/2026

Aston “Familyman” Barrett helped define the sound of reggae bass. La Bella is honoring his legacy with a signature flatwound set built for smooth feel and deep, focused thump. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

La Bella Honors Aston “Familyman” Barrett With Signature Flatwound Bass Strings

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No Treble @notreble.com · 18/07/2026

Dunable teamed up with Bongripper bassist Ron Petzke to build a Cyclops Bass for the deepest reaches of drop tuning. The 35-inch-scale monster is limited to just three instruments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Dunable and Bongripper’s Ron Petzke Unveil a Cyclops Bass Built for Drop F

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No Treble @notreble.com · 18/07/2026

Tetsuo Sakurai’s modified Yamaha five string gets a serious workout in this 1985 Casiopea set. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Tetsuo Sakurai Tear Through Casiopea’s Legendary 1985 Tokyo Concert

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No Treble @notreble.com · 18/07/2026

Melissa Etheridge has some serious low-end firepower on tour. Tim Lefebvre is holding down the bass chair through September. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Tim Lefebvre Joins Melissa Etheridge’s Touring Band for 2026 Dates

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No Treble @notreble.com · 17/07/2026

Watch Marcus Miller celebrate Miles Davis with an all star Montreux reunion. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Marcus Miller Celebrates Miles Davis with a Historic Montreux Reunion

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No Treble @notreble.com · 17/07/2026

Black Flag is heading out on an extensive fall tour, bringing its influential punk catalog to clubs and theaters across the country. Bassist David Rodriguez says his goal is to make every performance feel like a true Black Flag show. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Black Flag Unleashes Massive Coast-to-Coast Fall 2026 Tour

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No Treble @notreble.com · 16/07/2026

BOSS has entered the electric bass gig bag market with the CB-EB15, a lightweight deluxe model built to accommodate a wide range of instrument shapes and sizes. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

BOSS Introduces Its First Electric Bass Gig Bag, the CB-EB15

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No Treble @notreble.com · 16/07/2026

This newly released Forq clip captures Kevin Scott digging deep on a Moollon P Bass in Zurich. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Kevin Scott Unleashes a Filthy Bass Tone on Forq’s Live at Moods Set

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No Treble @notreble.com · 16/07/2026

Meshell Ndegeocello and Cynthia Erivo put a soulful new spin on “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),” the first taste of Ndegeocello’s guest-packed covers album, “Synonym.” Listen here: www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Meshell Ndegeocello Announces Star-Studded Covers Album “Synonym”

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No Treble @notreble.com · 15/07/2026

String raking can make fast bass lines feel smoother, cleaner, and more relaxed. Ryan Madora breaks down the technique in this new Keep It Groovy lesson. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

How to Use String Raking for Faster, Smoother Bass Lines

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No Treble @notreble.com · 15/07/2026

Watch Adam Ben Ezra turn a five string upright into an entire rhythm section. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Adam Ben Ezra Turns One Upright Bass Into a Full Band at Moods

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No Treble @notreble.com · 15/07/2026

Thundercat is taking “Distracted” on the road with a massive 32-date North American tour and a rotating cast of support acts. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Thundercat Announces 32-Date “Distracted AF” North American Tour

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No Treble @notreble.com · 14/07/2026

Mastodon’s first album in five years is coming August 28th. Get a taste of "Marrow Deep" with the bass-heavy “Snakes for Dinner,” featuring Josh Homme. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Mastodon Announces New Album, Shares “Snakes for Dinner” Featuring Josh Homme

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No Treble @notreble.com · 14/07/2026

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch is facing an aggressive form of brain cancer. A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover the extensive care and in-home support she now requires. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Reveals Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis

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No Treble @notreble.com · 14/07/2026

Watch Flea and Anna Butterss trade electric bass, upright and trumpet across three songs on Tiny Desk. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Flea and Anna Butterss Turn Tiny Desk Into a Two-Bass Showcase

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No Treble @notreble.com · 13/07/2026

BASS OF THE WEEK: This Lakland 44-51 stopped us in our tracks. Take a closer look at its Buckeye Burst finish and beautifully figured roasted maple neck. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

This Buckeye Burl Lakland 44-51 Is an Absolute Showstopper

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No Treble @notreble.com · 13/07/2026

Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana trade ideas on a fierce take of “Hallucinations.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Linda May Han Oh Turns Bud Powell’s “Hallucinations” Into an Upright Bass Showcase

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No Treble @notreble.com · 13/07/2026

Paul McCartney has once again become a “session man with the Stones.” Hear him bring the low end to “Covered in You” from the band’s new album, "Foreign Tongues." www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Paul McCartney Becomes a “Session Man” for The Rolling Stones on “Covered in You”

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No Treble @notreble.com · 12/07/2026

From supporting Quintin Berry to checking out wild new gear and unforgettable bass lines, here are the stories that had No Treble readers clicking this week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Weekly Top 10: Quintin Berry, McGrath Guitars, and Must-Hear Bass Lines

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No Treble @notreble.com · 12/07/2026

The Wooten Brothers’ chemistry is undeniable in this Montreal performance. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers Bring the Family Groove to Montreal

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No Treble @notreble.com · 12/07/2026

Steve Swallow switched to electric bass in 1970 and has been “running backwards” toward the sound of gut strings ever since. In part two of our interview series, he explains the gear, technique, and decades of experimentation behind his singular tone. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Steve Swallow on the Lifelong Search for His Electric Bass Tone

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No Treble @notreble.com · 11/07/2026

Watch CARRTOONS lock in with Kiefer and Nate Smith in this retro live session. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

CARRTOONS Locks In With Kiefer and Nate Smith in FATHERS’ Full Wonderland Park Set

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No Treble @notreble.com · 11/07/2026

The Montreal Jazz Festival celebrated one of the music’s greatest ambassadors by presenting Christian McBride with the Miles Davis Award. Read more and watch his acceptance speech: www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Christian McBride Receives the Miles Davis Award at the Montreal Jazz Festival

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No Treble @notreble.com · 10/07/2026

Barefaced Audio is going back to its roots with the limited-run 15:24 and 30:24 bass cabinets. The lightweight 1x15 and 2x15 models are built for classic punch, big tube heads, and loud stages. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Barefaced Audio Returns to 15-Inch Bass Cabinets With the 15:24 and 30:24

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No Treble @notreble.com · 10/07/2026

Will Lee reminds us why he is one of the all time greats on this live performance of “Close Call” with Steve Gadd and Simon Oslender. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Will Lee and Steve Gadd Bring Serious Pocket to “Close Call”

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No Treble @notreble.com · 10/07/2026

Four distinctive musical voices become one serious groove machine. FATHERS brings together CARRTOONS, Kenny Beats, Kiefer, and Nate Smith for a collaborative debut. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

CARRTOONS Joins Kenny Beats, Kiefer, and Nate Smith in New Band FATHERS

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No Treble @notreble.com · 09/07/2026

F Bass, GK tone, and crushing trio energy from Fernando Molinari on “Marte.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Fernando Molinari Leads a Crushing Prog Trio Performance on “Marte”

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No Treble @notreble.com · 09/07/2026

Danny Elfman is hitting the road this fall with a stacked band, including Matt McJunkins on bass alongside Nili Brosh, Robin Finck, and Josh Freese. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Danny Elfman Announces Fall North American Tour with Matt McJunkins

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No Treble @notreble.com · 08/07/2026

Ernie Ball has acquired Source Audio, bringing the innovative effects pedal company into its family. The companies share that the agreement will keep the Source Audio brand and product line intact while expanding its global reach. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

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No Treble @notreble.com · 08/07/2026

A heavy new Mastodon road video, a wall of live footage, and Troy Sanders leading the charge on bass and vocals. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Mastodon Summon the Low-End Spirits in “Your Ghost Again” Tour Video

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No Treble @notreble.com · 08/07/2026

Gamechanger Audio has redesigned its flagship PLUS Pedal with a new Spectral Sampling engine, expanded controls, XLR input, and more. Watch the PLUS Pedal II launch video, featuring bassist Stanislavs Judins using it in a jazz band context. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Gamechanger Audio PLUS Pedal II Brings New Sustain Tools for Bass and Beyond

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No Treble @notreble.com · 07/07/2026

Phil Lesh digs in on a six string Alembic for this Fare Thee Well take on "Deal." Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Phil Lesh Weave Through “Deal” at the Fare Thee Well Reunion

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No Treble @notreble.com · 06/07/2026

BASS OF THE WEEK: Paragram Guitars’ Agave Bass takes a semi-hollow approach to the short scale. The 30-inch model is lightweight, customizable, and available with multiple wood and pickup options. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Paragram Guitars’ Agave Bass Puts a Semi-Hollow Spin on the Short Scale

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No Treble @notreble.com · 06/07/2026

Newly released from the North Sea Jazz Archive, this full Nile Rodgers and CHIC set features Jerry Barnes driving the band with deep pocket and tone. Video in the comments www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Nile Rodgers & CHIC Live at North Sea Jazz: Jerry Barnes Keeps the Low End Moving

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No Treble @notreble.com · 06/07/2026

Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter are back with a new Stick Men album called "Let's THRAK Again," inspired by King Crimson’s "THRAK" era. Hear “Swimming in Tea,” featuring Levin on a huge Chapman Stick solo. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Tony Levin and Stick Men Revisit King Crimson’s THRAK Era on New Album

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No Treble @notreble.com · 05/07/2026

From vintage Thin Lizzy footage to a new Steve Swallow interview, here are the 10 bass stories readers checked out most this week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

No Treble Weekly Top 10: Steve Swallow, Thin Lizzy, and More

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No Treble @notreble.com · 05/07/2026

Rocco Palladino sounds huge on Yussef Dayes’ latest live session, filmed in Cape Town with an heavy roots vibe. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Rocco Palladino Joins Yussef Dayes for a Roots-Driven Cape Town Session

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No Treble @notreble.com · 04/07/2026

Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott takes on KPop Demon Hunters on Scott’s Bass Lessons and turns a first listen into a standout bass line. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott Writes His Own Bass Line to KPop Demon Hunters on Scott’s Bass Lessons

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No Treble @notreble.com · 03/07/2026

Watch Wes Stephenson hold down the low end on Mark Lettieri Group’s live take on “Grillman.” He may not get much camera time, but that fat bass tone is right up front. Video in the comments www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Wes Stephenson’s Bass Tone is Massive on Mark Lettieri Group’s “Grillman”

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No Treble @notreble.com · 03/07/2026

Former The Jam bassist Bruce Foxton has shared that he is living with Parkinson’s disease following recent health setbacks. The diagnosis has been a shock, he says, but he remains determined to keep playing live for as long as he is able. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Bruce Foxton Shares Parkinson’s Diagnosis: “I’m Determined” to Keep Playing

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No Treble @notreble.com · 02/07/2026

Boyz II Men bassist Lloyd Anderson has teamed up with Mane Custom Bass for the KJ6 LA Edition. The 35-inch-scale six-string features three Bartolini pickups, a proprietary preamp, glow-in-the-dark fretboard dots, and gold Hipshot hardware. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Mane KJ6 LA Edition Brings Lloyd Anderson’s Vision to a Six-String Bass

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No Treble @notreble.com · 02/07/2026

THrowback Thursday: Danny Klein breaks out a Flying V bass in this 1975 J. Geils Band clip. VIdeo in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Throwback Thursday: J. Geils Band Tears Through “Love Itis” in Newly Unearthed TV Clip

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No Treble @notreble.com · 02/07/2026

Fender’s 4th of July sale is live with savings up to $600 on select guitars, amps, accessories, and gear. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

One Week Only: Save Up to $600 During Fender’s 4th of July Sale

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