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Kevin Johnson

Berryville, Leesburg

Managing Editor at No Treble

Beard and Bass. @notreble managing editor.

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  • Dingwall SP1 Bass Arrives with Fanned-Frets, Quad-Tone Control, and Classic Style

    5 days ago | notreble.com | Kevin Johnson

    Dingwall Guitars has expanded their Ready to Play line of basses with the new SP1, which “puts a new twist on an all-time classic.” The model blends Leo Fender’s iconic design with Dingwall’s features, including a multi-scale fingerboard and the Novax Fanned-Fret system.

  • “Full of Thrash Vibes”: Soulfly Recruits Chase Bryant for 2025 Spirit Animal Tour

    5 days ago | notreble.com | Kevin Johnson

    Mike Leon announced his departure from Soulfly in early April after a decade in the metal band’s roster. The band continued their planned performance in Mexico City on May 3rd with frontman Max Cavalera’s son Igor Amadeus Cavalera on bass, but now they’ve announced a touring member for their upcoming European trek. Chase Bryant of Warbringer will be bringing his thunderous low end to the group’s dynamic as they take on The Old Continent.

  • Inside the Aristides S/B5: A One-Piece Bass Built with Arium and Designed for Clarity

    6 days ago | notreble.com | Kevin Johnson

    This week, we’re checking out the S/B5 from Aristides Instruments, a five-string, multi-scale bass with a unique construction. Aristides builds their instruments with a one-piece body and neck design featuring an integrally layered exoskeleton and a core made from a proprietary material called Arium. “Not only is Arium tonally balanced with rich sustain, it is incredibly stable – all of our guitars are built with an integrally-layered exoskeleton & resonant Arium core,” the company writes.

  • The Dead Daisies Cover Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and More on New Album, “Lookin’ For Trouble”

    6 days ago | notreble.com | Kevin Johnson

    Inspiration can strike anywhere, but you can bet it hits hard at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The hallowed recording space was where icons like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and Etta James cut timeless classics. The Dead Daisies visited the studio and “felt the weight of history around them,” and a late-night jam session quickly invigorated them into creating a whole album.

  • Shelby Means’ Solo Debut, Fender’s Free App, and More: This Week’s Top 10

    1 week ago | notreble.com | Kevin Johnson

    Everyone loves a top ten list, and it doesn’t get better than a top ten list of exciting bass news. This week’s top stories included gear, grooves, and insight. Our number one article for the week was the announcement of Fender’s new recording app, which features one-touch recording with built-in amp and effects modeling. The best part? It’s free.

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10 Apr 19

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