new addition to the Maranello series The Cavo is the latest addition to the Italia Maranello series. It’s a short-scale bass with a chambered mahogany body and Italia’s signature f-holes. Tonal requirements are taken care of by a pair of Italia Toaster bass humbuckers wired to master volume, tone and blend controls. It’s available in Racing Green or Trans Red finishes. For more info visit...
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New album featuring the Frankfurt Radio Big Band Danish double bassist Jasper Høiby has been a name to watch for some time now, as both a leader and sideman in jazz. Phronesis, the piano trio Høiby established with Swedish drummer Anton Eger and British pianist Ivo Neave, are testament to Jasper’s collective vision of their sound. Following six acclaimed albums, the trio has teamed up with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band to record 10 originals commissioned for its 10th anniversary. Arranged and conducted by Julian Arguelles, The Behemoth sees Phronesis set their own benchmark for what a modern piano trio...
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The Legacy Continues… The Yamaha BB series is widely acclaimed by the bass-playing community as the best thing since sliced bread, with bassists lining up to praise its effortless playability. For forty years it has been beloved by players as diverse as Nathan East and Glenn Hughes. From the original 1970s models to the Super BB line, this is a bass that oozes quality. These latest models have been designed to offer the same massive resonance, but with a smaller body, a stronger 6-bolt neck join and custom-wound pickups that promise to deliver a higher output gain. For more...
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Stefan Redtenbacher remains one of the most prominent composers, producers and all-round bass monsters in the UK. Perhaps the most defining characteristic of Stefan Redtenbacher’s career to date is the fact he’s led his own band since 2005, something few bassists have attempted. Despite juggling the roles of writer, arranger, bassist and producer, the Funkestra’s sound has always had a strong emphasis on groove, anchored by Stefan’s disciplined approach to the bass. Onstage, he delivers the goods via a tried-and-tested set-up: “I’ve got an old Ampeg B15, an Aguilar DB750 and an Aguilar Tone Hammer 500. My main bass is...
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New Pedal for Karnivool’s Main Man What bassist hasn’t had one of those “I want to do that” moments while listening to or watching one of their favourite players? It often follows that you want to “do that” using the same gear as the guy or gal that inspired you. This fantastic two-in-one pedal has been designed in collaboration with Karnivool’s Jon Stockman, whose unique playing style has been gaining him fans right across the globe. It features two distinct distortion circuits that can be selected independently via a Mod control. You also get a 3-band active EQ, Blend, Level and...
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