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Phronesis | The Behemoth

Posted by iBass | Apr 3, 2017 | Best New Music

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...

New Yamaha BB

Posted by iBass | Mar 31, 2017 | News

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...

Stefan Redtenbacher

Posted by iBass | Mar 30, 2017 | Interviews

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...

Darkglass Electronics Alpha Omega

Posted by iBass | Mar 29, 2017 | Gear, News

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...

Paul Turner & Tom Stenback

Posted by iBass | Mar 28, 2017 | Interviews

Back with a brand-new album, Jamiroquai bassist Paul Turner has been putting his own stamp on things. We get the scoop on his latest project… with a little help from bass builder Tom Stenback. The release of Automation marks an exciting new chapter in Jamiroquai’s history, with Paul Turner’s accomplished performance worthy of the hype that’s surrounding its launch. Having joined right at the beginning of the group’s promo run for 2005’s Dynamite album, Paul has always been able to cover a lot of ground tonally. Still, for the majority of his time onstage or in the studio, he...