Articles by Jon D'Auria
Ampeg Scrambler Bass Overdrive Review
September 10, 2017
Ampeg’s latest bass-pedal offering conjures up the gritty overdriven tones the company is known for, but through a compact and affordable box.
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EBS Magni 500 MA15 Review
November 9, 2016
EBS delivers a new bass combo aimed at working musicians keen on a light load.
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Myco Bepa Review
May 2, 2016
Channeling classic tube amp tones, Myco Pedals unveils their first overdrive for bassists.
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Acoustic BN6210 Review
March 11, 2016
Acoustic packs 600 watts of power, a pair of 10" neo speakers, and loads of features into their new ultra-portable combo.
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Wampler Pedals Low Blow Review
November 28, 2015
Wampler Pedals answers the call from bassists for an overdrive and distortion with the multi-dimensional Low Blow.
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Stomp Under Foot Rhinosaur Review
October 30, 2015
Stomp Under Foot revisits the classic Colorsound Bass Fuzz circuit.
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Dream Studios M5 Review
June 1, 2015
Whether you favor passive or active electronics, this bold 5-string has you covered.
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Red Witch Factotum Suboctave Bass Drive Review
February 2, 2015
A powerful analog suboctave and overdrive for bass.
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Eden I-90 Bass Chorus Review
October 27, 2014
A new chorus pedal geared for maximum low end.
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Jack Bruce: The Silver Lining
May 5, 2014
The iconic bass whisperer enlisted an all-star cast to join him at Abbey Road for his first solo album in more than a decade.
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Franz Ferdinand: Spanners in the Works
August 9, 2013
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy discuss their utter disregard for technical playing, their penchant for quirky old gear, and how everything from Angus Young to Talking Heads to classical compositions informed the dual-guitar approach on their new album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action.
Dudley Taft: Delta Grunge
July 30, 2013
Seattle’s Dudley Taft cranks out blues-rock informed by everything from his hometown alt-rock heroes to ZZ Top, Stevie Wonder, and Tower of Power.
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Interview: Fall Out Boy - Slaves to Rock and Roll
July 4, 2013
After a turbulent hiatus, Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump,
Pete Wentz, and Joe Trohman triumphantly return
to the top of the charts with a new album, a string of
sold-out tours, and revived outlook on life and music.
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Interview: Bex Marshall - Need & Greed
May 11, 2013
Soulful and sultry blues songwriter Bex Marshall discusses making "House of Mercy," the evolution of her playing, and her deep love of resonator guitars.
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Eric Bibb & Habib Koite: Bonded by Rhythm
February 4, 2013
Raised in two vastly different cultures, Eric Bibb and Habib Koité celebrate their harmonic common ground, proving that music has no borders.
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Interview: Victor Wooten - Zen and the Art of Playing to Infinity
December 10, 2012
On Victor Wooten’s two new albums, "Words and Tones" and the
instrumental "Swords and Stone," the reigning icon of bass technique
continues to push the boundaries of support and virtuosity.
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