No Treble

Harley Benton’s new Aged Series, a handmade Mondell short-scale, and a whole lot of Tony Levin topped the charts this week. Catch up on No Treble’s 10 most-read stories from Aug. 1-7.

Zach Cooper helps Coheed and Cambria turn 10 minutes into an absolute live monster. Video in the comments.

Jukka Haavisto is putting his singing fretless bass front and center on a new Löyly Syndicate album. “Juniper Path” blends Finnish melodic traditions, Nordic jazz and fusion, with influences ranging from Jaco Pastorius to Wayne Shorter.

Check out Haavisto playing through “Echoes on the Path.”

Eastwood’s tribute to Morphine bassist Mark Sandman is getting a full-range treatment. The new Sandman Deluxe 4-String keeps the distinctive scroll-body styling while adding a traditional 34-inch scale and four-string setup.

Jack White came home to Detroit and Dominic Davis brought the thunder. Video in the comments.

Bubby Lewis isn’t just giving you a new album. He’s inviting you into the music.

His new Peanut Butter Man release, Loops, Vol. 1, features five original compositions followed by extended play-along versions with the main leads stripped away. Check out “Stromboli” and see how the full track compares to the version built for you to jump in.

Groove Podcast: Marcus Miller reflects on Miles Davis, Tutu, Sire, and a lifetime of musical evolution. Video & Audio link in the comments.

Neal Miner’s new book gives bassists the melodic spotlight. “Jazz Melodies Just For Bass” features eleven original compositions with separate parts for the bassist and ensemble, plus optional play-alongs and a video masterclass.

Donny Benét breaks down “Mr Tuxedo,” then turns the studio into a masterclass in swagger. Video in the comments.

Think you have what it takes to join Pestilence? The Dutch death metal veterans are accepting applications from experienced five- and six-string bassists for new music and international touring.