HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF BASS
The 67-year-old funk bass legend, Bootsy Collins, is giving up playing live shows. The news has recently been announced by the musician on his Facebook account. The statement reads as follows: Time has come for Me to tell all our Funkateers that I...
Ibanez 2019 catalogue
Ibanez is a brand no bass player needs to be introduced to (at least we think so). Obviously, this also concerns guitar players. The company have just published their product catalogue for 2019. We think it is worth getting acquainted with, even if...
Fodera introduce the Masterbuilt Nautilus bass
Fodera is a renowned guitar and bass manufacturer based in Brooklyn, NY. The company (established by luthier Vinny Fodera 35 years ago) is expanding its product range with a new instrument, i. e. a bass guitar named Masterbuilt – Nautilus....
Geddy Lee names his 10 fav bass players
A few days ago, musicradar.com posted an interview with Geddy Lee – from the band Rush. Geddy also named 10 bassists that “blew his mind”. We thought it would be a good idea to make a synopsis of that list. The full text can be...
Marcus Miller with a Grammy nomination
This year’s Grammy nominees were announced last weekend for recordings released during the eligibility year (Oct. 1, 2017 – Sept. 30, 2018). The great bass guitar virtuoso, Marcus Miller, has also been included on the list as his most...
Flea Jazz Bass Active from Fender
Fender are releasing a new instrument called Flea Jazz Bass Active. It bears the signature of Red Hot Chili Peppers four-stringer, and was built in co-operation with Fender Custom Shop master builder, Jason Smith. It is the second collaboration...
