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Remembering John Wetton and Doug Lunn

Posted by iBass | Feb 21, 2017 | Articles, News |

Joe Zon Pays Tribute… It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of our dear friend and long time artist, John Wetton. We were honored to have John as part of the ZON family for so many years. Not only was he a great bassist and songwriter, but a wonderful and generous man who touched everyone he met. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, friends and all at QEDG. His music will live on forever and his presence forever missed, but never forgotten. It’s also with a heavy heart that we find ourselves...

Jon Reshard

Posted by iBass | Feb 21, 2017 | Interviews

Having spliced his original, frantically punky sound with a darker sonic toolbox, Jon Reshard is reflecting on his self-titled 2009 debut, which featured drummer Dave Weckl and rock fusion pioneer Greg Howe on guitar. “I thought it’d be fun to acknowledge my interest in that genre, but it was more about me figuring out how to make a record.” In order to do his job, Jon plugged in with a Roberts Custom 4-string. “I usually ran it into some sort of booster, then into an MF-102 ring modulator and my Ampeg SVT rig. That’s all linked using Solid cables. I...

Dingwall Guitars NG-2

Posted by iBass | Feb 20, 2017 | Gear

Inspired by Periphery’s Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood, the NG-2 is a Purpose Built Rock Machine. Design The NG-2 is an adaptation of the ever popular Dingwall Combustion and has been through a long development cycle involving Periphery bassist Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood. ‘Nolly’s been touring and recording with two Combustions for a couple of years now,’ explains Sheldon Dingwall. ‘He’s given his custom Dingwall AB6 plenty of testing too. The NG-2 is a combination of what he likes best about both models.’ The maple board employs Ralph Novak’s fanned-fret system and a 34–37” scale spread (the scale length of the B...

Fender Adam Clayton Jazz Bass

Posted by iBass | Feb 17, 2017 | Gear, News

U2’s Adam Clayton Shows Off His Latest Signature Model U2 fans will rejoice in the news that Fender are producing a signature Adam Clayton Jazz Bass. It features a pair of Fender’s Custom Shop pickups and a Sherwood Green Metallic gloss finish with matching headstock. “I played a Sherwood Green ‘65 Jazz Bass a lot on the ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ tour and I really loved it,” said Clayton. “It had a great sound and the pickups were really punchy. So, I got Fender to clone that bass, but rather than make it an exact replica of...

Flea Slaps On Family Guy

Posted by iBass | Feb 16, 2017 | News |

Flea Slaps On Family Guy Fans of Michael ‘Flea’ Balzary were in for a treat when the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist appeared on Family Guy recently. The episode, ‘Peter’s Def Jam,’ aired February 12th. The band released their 11th studio album, The Getaway, last year. Visit www.redhotchilipeppers.com for more...