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Janek Gwizdala | American Elm

Posted by iBass | Mar 10, 2017 | Best New Music

Janek Gwizdala American Elm “Classical/jazz inspired solo bass playing” Released: Feb 2016 Featured Track: “Manhatten, Pt.1” http://www.ibassmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/02-Manhattan-Pt.-1.m4a Several albums after his solo debut ‘Mystery to Me’ comes this latest instalment of Janek Gwizdala’s sonic journey, and very fine it is too. An intriguing mix of solo bass arrangements and lengthy loop-based compositions, the result is a curiously beautiful and compelling album of classical/jazz-inspired solo bass playing. It could be considered either brave or foolish to strip things down to such an elemental level, but it’s perhaps best not to approach this music with any preconceived notions of the bass histrionics...

Ashdown SZ Funk Face

Posted by iBass | Mar 9, 2017 | Gear, News

New Stuart Zender Stompbox from Ashdown Widely regarded as one of the UK’s greatest bass exports, Stuart Zender’s funky bass lines with Jamiroquai in the 1990s inspired a generation, and funk is what this new pedal from Ashdown Engineering is all about. We’re talking a dedicated twin dynamic filter pedal with a 12AX7-powered ‘valve’ drive distortion switch that can be added pre- or post-wah. The sensitivity and output controls allow you to sweep from a subtle filter to a full on auto wah. Turn the pedal off and you get true bypass. While it can run off a 9-volt power...

Josh Cohen

Posted by iBass | Mar 8, 2017 | Interviews

Introducing the talents of Canadian bassist Josh Cohen “I’ve always been inspired by the natural world,” says bassist Josh Cohen, having returned home from a five week trip to America’s West Coast where he recorded a series of videos that showcase his solo electric bass playing. “The Yosemite and Redwood National Parks were life changing.” Cohen favours his Ken Smith 6-string to show the full extent of his skills on the bass. “I have a very minimalist approach when it comes to gear. I basically just have my bass, a Markbass SA 450, Bergantino HD410 cab and a Boss...

Warwick Custom Shop Masterbuilt Sklar Bass

Posted by iBass | Mar 2, 2017 | Gear, News

Lee Sklar Gets His Own Signature Model Warwick’s latest addition to their artist signature line is this Custom Shop Masterbuilt Sklar Bass. It’s a modern take on the company’s Star Bass II Doublecut, built especially to suit Lee who’s been collaborating with Warwick’s head of Research & Design, Marcus Spangler. It’s a fairly unique design that blends the original with a special ergonomic arm rest and a custom ‘producer switch.’ The bass also features a pair of active MEC Vintage single-coil pickups, active MEC electronics and a mahogany body with a AAA flamed maple top....

Schecter Michael Anthony Custom Shop Signature

Posted by iBass | Mar 2, 2017 | Gear

There’s A Punchy Set Of Tones On Offer From This Schecter Guitars Signature Model Schecter guitars have long been a favourite for tough-sounding rock, so it’s no surprise that former Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, has turned to the company for his new signature axe. The bound alder-bodied instrument has a bolt-on neck with a 12-inch radius rosewood fingerboard and 21 premium Jescar silver frets. It has a distinctive tone too, thanks to the Schecter MonsterTone pickups. Ernie Ball strings, Hipshot D-Tuner, Graph Tech nut and a 2-way adjustable truss rod round out this stunning bass, which comes in a...