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Rotosound Re-Releases Billy Sheehan Signature String Set
The legendary rock god’s custom string set, gauged .043, .065, .080, .110, is just beginning to hit shelves in its new packaging. “Rotosound Strings are an essential part of my playing,” says Sheehan. “Their organic feel and supremely rich harmonic content give every single note a unique character. Harmonics come effortlessly singing off the strings, and low notes have a depth and conviction like no other. They bring out the best of every bass, amplifier, and effect combination, retaining their tonality through the most complex, as well as the simplest signal chains. I recommend Rotosound Strings to players everywhere.”

Fender Upgrades its Standard-Series Precision & Jazz Basses
Upgrades include new finishes, tinted necks, parchment pickguards/control knobs and ’70s-style logos. Check ’em out!

SonicPrint seamlessly brings together endless design options with the very best in absorption technology. Choose from hundreds of images ranging from movie posters to fine art in our ever-growing gallery, or submit their own photography or artwork to add a personal touch to their acoustical treatment package. SonicPrint panels are printed using a proprietary printing process to produce striking, high-resolution images on acoustically transparent fabric which is then wrapped around our world class absorption treatment. The result? Beautiful, high performing acoustic treatment that matches your style.

Artists & Lessons

Nick Wilkinson Hits The Ground with The Pretenders
After barely a year on the road as the “new guy” in the Pretenders, Nick Wilkinson was taken aback when singer Chrissie Hynde asked him what he thought about doing a country album. “I laughed at first,” the Brit-born bassist recalls, “but then I thought it might be pretty cool. She’s got the voice for it, you know? We got Jim Keltner on drums, went into Sage & Sound studio in L.A., and banged out an album in ten days.” Read on!

Rocco Prestia On How To Play “You’re Still A Young Man” by Tower Of Power
Rocco Prestia came by the BASS PLAYER offices to shoot a segment for bassplayer.tv, but his best advice flowed forth right after the camera switched off. “Steal and incorporate,” he stressed in his raspy whisper, noting that copping another player’s approach is an exercise best used for refining your own style. “Guys sometimes come up and tell me, ‘I can play such-n-such a Tower Of Power song note for note.’ But who cares? If you can’t play it like you, it ain’t worth nothing.” Check out the video.

The 2-disc set features nearly five hours of material, including a complete master class where Victor — along with bassist/educator Anthony Wellington and six bass students — uses his personal experience and expertise to delve deeper into rarely discussed, yet vitally important, aspects of music making. Click here to learn more and get the DVD!

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