Victor Wooten Releases New Album

VICTOR WOOTEN RE-RELEASES UNIQUE RECORDING

 

Fifteen years after releasing his groundbreaking debut CD:A Show of Hands, 5-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten is doing it again with his first release of 2011: A Show of Hands – 15.

Celebrating the fifteen-year anniversary of the original release in 1996, A Show of Hands – 15 hits the streets in March, which will also mark the launch of VIX RECORDS - Victor’s new self owned record label.

Years ago, Wooten shocked the music world by doing something no one had ever done before. With only two hands, one 4-string bass guitar, and no overdubs, he secured his place in history by releasing a masterful CD that raised the level and credibility of the instrument into a class previously reserved only for pianist and guitarist.

A Show of Hands – 15 is a re-mastered version that includes 3 bonus tracks, two of which feature Wooten’s longtime friend and drummer JD Blair, as well as an unedited live solo performance showcasing Wooten’s astonishing command of the bass guitar.

Heralded as “the Michael Jordan of the bass” and “the most influential bassist since Jaco Pastorius”, Victor has gone on to win just about every award possible for a bass guitarist, including Bass Player Magazine’s Bassist of the Year Award (which he won three times - the only person to win it more than once.)

Beginning with A Show of Hands – 15, Victor Wooten will begin taking complete control of his creations by releasing all of his future recordings through VIX RECORDS. Wooten says of his label, “We aim to provide, by example, a different standard and model for record labels and artists, as well as for how they relate to each other. Following my successful approach of creating Music that focuses on filling my soul rather than my pockets, I’ve found that this is the best recipe for doing both.“

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Silvertone Vintage Bass Guitars

Silvertone was a Sears brand name that was used on musical instruments from the 1930s to the early 1970s.

Although their guitars were inexpensive they produced a sound you would expect from far more expensive instruments.

Find out why their guitars sounded so great at Vintage Bass Guitars.

 

Hook Up Your Vintage Bass to a Vintage Amp... Sort of

From reissued vintage bass guitars to reissued vintage amps.

Ampeg has decided to recreate the legendary Heritage B-15 amp using two circuit paths with separate channels based on the 1964 and 1966 models.

They are hand made and hand wired in the good old USA with the goal being to equal or surpass the look, tone and performance of the original.

They have limited production to only 50 units so they may not be around for too long.

Of course all this craftsmanship does come at a hefty price, namely $4k (the last I saw).

You can check out the look and specs here: Ampeg

 

What Makes Vintage Bass Guitars So Popular?

A vintage bass guitar possesses an appeal that the majority of present day guitars can't match.

Vintage stands for a classic and everlasting appeal which endures for ages. It's their exceptional quality that people still appreciate long after production has ceased. Such instruments possess a worth which is truly unique.

Bass guitars manufactured from the 1950's to 1970"s are held in high regard and many popular artists love the feel and look of these classic works of art. Over time, the bass guitar has changed from a simple instrument which just creates sound to an instrument that is treasured by many rock and roll buffs.

However, a vintage bass guitar isn’t merely a collector's item. There are numerous musicians throughout the world who love to perform on these amazing instruments which, although old, have a charm as well as a sound which is unequalled.

The workmanship, styling and materials used in making these vintage bass guitars are viewed as being far superior to those used today. As a result, they can command quite a bit of money depending on their condition. The only downside to owning one is the fact that you might not be able to make repairs or replace components with original parts.

A vintage bass guitar has a personality which is all its own and it is just as distinct as the musicians who play them.

Fender launches 60th Anniversary Precision Bass

"The Precision was and still is the first word in electric bass; an instrument that transformed popular music and created a new kind of musician - the electric bassist."

That quote pretty much says it all. Sixty years after it was first released, the P-Bass has been reincarnated... again. Check out the details and photos at 60th Anniv

Better yet, head on over to Vintage Bass Guitars to learn all about the original Precision Bass.

Vintage Bass Guitar - The Mosrite Story

Semie Moseley founded Mosrite in 1956 and built high quality custom guitars with some imaginative designs.

Their biggest claim to fame, however, came in the '60s when they partnered with a popular band to promote their instruments.

Read all about Mosrite at Vintage Bass Guitar.

Mary J. Blige picks up bass guitar

Apparently she ordered a bass for herself and is now taking lessons. Check out the link: Mary J. Blige

A bass makes everybody look even better. Check out some legendary basses at Vintage Bass Guitar.