Year: 2017

New 8-String for Kyuss/Fireball Ministry Bassist  It’s easy to see why the sleek, flowing curves and big punchy sounds of instruments like this Katana hold such appeal for modern bass players. Warwick chose Scott Reeder as the recipient of its latest Masterbuilt instrument. Scott asked for a left-handed, 8-string and the company’s Custom Shop willingly obliged, presenting Reeder with this striking chrome-tone finished Katana featuring front and side LEDs and active MEC J/J chrome pickups. For more info visit...

Avishai Cohen to Perform With the BBC Concert Orchestra Avishai Cohen has long been recognised as one of today’s master ‘doublers’ on the bass. A masterful upright and electric bass player, Avishai returns to London to perform with his core trio, pianist Omri Mor and percussionist Itamar Doari, together with the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Bastien Stil. The concert will be dedicated to John Ellson. John was a close friend to Avishai and a key figure in the development of his success within the UK. “I met Mr John Ellson (Elsi) around 1999,” said Avishai. “I can’t think of anyone else I’ve met...