PARIS TROIKA (the collective pseudonym of Misha Piatigorsky, bassist Buster Hemphill, and Chris Wabich) announced early September dates on the east coast; confirmed venues include the Blue Note (NYC) and Scullers (Boston). These shows follow recent well-received performances at Iridium, Blue Note, and a spring tour of Russia. The trio’s recently released debut has won critical acclaim and recently added distribution in Japan. Additionally, the CD has been in rotation at KPLU in Seattle and CFUV in Victoria, BC. These shows will feature a "double trio", with a string section augmenting the Paris Troika sound.
NYC bassist (and TB'er) Buster Hemphill is highly regarded as a sideman with artists in a diverse range of genres and contexts. His funky imprint has made its way... [Read More]
Get a "behind the scenes" look into the innovative Shuttle and ShuttleMAX bass amps from the man behind the products with Jeff Genzler. Founder/Builder/Player.
- Bring your bass and find your tone through a Genz Benz rig
- Special event pricing on all GB gear. (See store for details)
- T-shirt drawings
See a performance buy the truly inspirational Doug Johns.
FREE
August 28, 2010 From 12:00 - 4:00PM
OKC Music and Sound
27423 North May Avenue
Oklahoma City, Ok 73116
405-842-0303
with clinician Doug Johns
At 1PM on Saturday, August 7th 2010, Bryan Beller will give a bass clinic at Atlanta Bass Gallery (814 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA 30318). Admission is free. The clinic is sponsored by Mike Lull Basses and D’Addario Strings.
Later that evening Bryan will perform with Kira Small at Guitar Decatur (117 N McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030). Solo bassist Darren Michaels opens the show. Information about the concert can be found at http://www.guitardecatur.com/?p=317 .
New York, NY—Aguilar Amplification is pleased to announce the Filter Twin dual envelope filter.
The hotly anticipated Filter Twin uses two identical filters sweeping in opposite directions, one up and one down. This unique design creates classic 70’s-inspired funk sounds and completely new and original filter tones. Aguilar’s Chief Technical Officer, Geof Lipman, says, “Having two filters moving around gives you a more organic, vocal quality. By using two filters you are able to get expressive new sounds that you can't get from other pedals.”
The Filter Twin employs an intuitive four-knob layout. The blend control pans between the filters, allowing the user to mix how much of each filter they hear. The threshold control determines how sensitive the unit... [Read More]
June 21 2010 - The patent-pending Heads Up Strap features a pocket at the body end containing three lead weights, which balance the instrument. Weight is adjustable, simply add or remove weights and close the velcro pocket flap.
No more neck dive! Keeps neck up, even with hands off. Neck stays in proper playing position which also improves playing technique.
Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc. announces the new Slim Taper Contour option for their Pbass® and JBass® replacement necks. It is a perfect complement to Warmoth’s traditional Standard contour and sure to attract those seeking thinner neck profiles.
Warmoth has been crafting custom necks and bodies for 30 years and has built for some of the most recognized names in the industry. Warmoth is known world-wide for the highest quality, professional grade components available. The new Slim Taper Contour adds one more custom option to their extensive list of offerings.
For more information on the new Slim Taper Contour see: [Read More]
