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Be Honest… Be Yourself! By Igor Saavedra

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Igor-Saavedra-Bio-Apr2013Hi my friends…. as I write this, it is 7am… my eyes wide open in my hotel room, not being able to sleep too much perhaps because of the excess of endorphins circulating in my body after sharing an amazing and exciting musical experience at the London Bass Guitar Show 2013!

While performing and getting all the wonderful feedback from the British audience, a little idea (that BTW cost me a wrong note ha-ha) came into my mind, so I “stored” it in order to be able to develop it ASAP in the form of a new article for you guys… so here I am in my bed typing on my iPhone.

It’s amazing how many awesome bass players are spread all over the world; I have the opportunity to see them often, in all the bass shows I’ve been able to participate… but have you asked why so many do not really succeed? In fact, if you analyze this issue carefully, you’ll see that the success pyramid is crudely unforgiving.

The core of the analysis, in my humble opinion, has to be focused on that very special moment when a musician is aware that they have already achieved a really good level of professionalism and proficiency on relevant musical aspects, like technique and musical theory knowledge, and still sees that nothing really successful is happening with his/her career… and to be honest, on most occasions will never “happen”.

So, what’s missing????

Based on my experience, which is just “my experience” and it’s not proposed as any dogma or any official truth, the most difficult aspect to achieve as a musician is not being awesomely good and skilled but “Being unique and original”. Don’t come to the conclusion that this means you just need to be unique and original in order to succeed, because this is something you should be able to “add” to your fundamental musical knowledge and technical abilities.

Every human being is a completely new and different universe on his own, so why this appears not so clearly exposed (so to say) when we see and listen to tons of musicians, and on this specific case, when we see and listen to tons of excellent bass players?

I think that the explanation is quite simple, and it’s because we the musicians, and every artist must learn to let our most profound being flow and pass through our music, pure and untouched. In order to achieve that, in a certain point of our career, we must be able to get to a solid and meaningful conclusion about “Who we are”, and to begin, we should start seriously asking ourselves that fundamental question… if we don’t do that, the chances of coming up with a useful answer are really few.

As you can see, Mother Nature has already done half of the job for you! You are already a special and unique being, the only thing you have to do now is “find yourself within you”, and then immediately establish a direct connection between that ‘finding’ and the very essence of your music and your scenic performance, because in my opinion, if an artist never does so, he/she will always be that un-honest being, showing and sharing something that really does not belong to him/her, but to others that were there before them, instead of using it as a tool for creating new ideas and new concepts, which is something profoundly different.

When it comes to music and bass and achieving successfulness, you MUST be creative…. you MUST be honest with your ideas, concepts and performances…. and most important, you MUST be yourself!

See you on the next folks…

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Interview With K3 Sisters Band

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Interview With K3 Sisters Band

K3 Sisters Band Interview…

It is very rare when I talk to a band where all the members play bass. The K3 Sisters Band is a perfect example of a group where Kaylen, Kelsey and Kristen Kassab are all multi-instrumentalists and take turns playing bass.

Hailing from Texas, these three sisters have been playing music since they were very young and have amassed an amazing amount of original music,  music videos, streaming concerts, podcasts, and content that has taken numerous social media platforms by storm. On TikTok alone, they have over 2.5 million followers and more than a billion views.

Join me as we hear the story of their musical journey, how they get their sound, and the fundamental principles behind these prolific musicians.

Here is the K3 Sisters Band!

Photo, Bruce Ray Productions

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What is a Pinched Nerve? with Dr. Randy Kertz

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Dr Randal Kertz - Bass Player Health - Oct 2022

What is a Pinched Nerve?

In this month’s video, we will cover how to tell if you have a pinched nerve and when to seek professional help.

Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health. Click here to get your copy today!

The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention & Better Health

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This Week’s Top 10 Basses on Instagram

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TOP 10 Basses of the week

Check out our top 10 favorite basses on Instagram this week…

Click to follow Bass Musician on Instagram @bassmusicianmag

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New Gear:  Ashdown ORIGINAL-EVO-C112T-300

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New Gear:  Ashdown ORIGINAL-EVO-C112T-300

Introducing the Original-EVO-C112T, a ground-breaking innovation in the realm of bass amplifiers. This exceptional amplifier redefines the standards of power, portability, and precision, offering musicians an unparalleled experience in amplification technology.
 
Weighing in at a mere 13.5kg, the Original-EVO-C112T packs an astonishing 300 watts of unadulterated Ashdown bass tone into a compact and lightweight package. Say goodbye to the days of lugging around heavy and cumbersome gear – this amplifier is designed for the modern musician on the move.

Introducing the Original-EVO-C112T, a ground-breaking innovation in the realm of bass amplifiers. This exceptional amplifier redefines the standards of power, portability, and precision, offering musicians an unparalleled experience in amplification technology.
 
Weighing in at a mere 13.5kg, the Original-EVO-C112T packs an astonishing 300 watts of unadulterated Ashdown bass tone into a compact and lightweight package. Say goodbye to the days of lugging around heavy and cumbersome gear – this amplifier is designed for the modern musician on the move.

Designed to accommodate global touring, the Original-EVO-C112T features auto-protect voltage support and an adaptive temperature-controlled fan for optimal performance in any environment.
 
In summary, the Original-EVO-C112T is a game-changing amplifier that combines power, portability, and precision. It’s a testament to innovation and quality in the world of bass amplification, deserving attention from musicians looking to take their music to the next level.

Product Specification-

Power Output: 300 Watts
Power Requirement: 115-230 Volts
Speaker Configuration: 1 x 12” + Horn
High Instrument Input: Impedance 3.9m Ohms, Input range 150mV – 20mV p-p
Low Instrument Input: Impedance -1M Ohms, Input range 150mV to 10V p-p
Line Input: Impedance 10k Ohms, Input range 300mV – 40V p-p
DI Output: 600 Ohm balance / Level -20dBu nominal
Minimum Impedance: 4 Ohm
Headphone Output: Yes and safe for silent practice
EQ: Bass +/-15dB @ 100Hz, Lo Mid +/-15dB @ 220Hz, Middle +/-15dB @ 660Hz, Hi Mid +/-15 dB @1.5kHz, Treble +/-15dB @ 7kHz
Effects Send: Impedance 22k Ohms / Level 0dBu nominal
Effects Return: Impedance 22k Ohms / Level 0dBu nominal
Dimensions (H x W x D in mm): 470 x 606 x 381
Weight: 13.5kg

For more info please visit www.ashdownmusic.com

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Tech 21’s SansAmp Bass Driver DI Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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30th Anniversary Limited Edition SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Tech 21’s SansAmp Bass Driver DI Celebrates 30th Anniversary…

The SansAmp Bass Driver DI has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Tech 21 is issuing a limited edition with an anodized precision-machined aluminum billet housing and all metal knobs.

This all-analog multi-function, multi-application pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. There are three different outputs to drive power amps, recording desks, PA mixers, or simply enhance your current rig. Controls include Presence for definition and upper harmonic content; Blend to combine the ratio of direct signal and SansAmp circuitry; and active 3-band EQ with 12dB of cut or boost.

The 100% analog SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation technology encompasses the entire signal chain, from pre-amp to power amp to speaker simulation. An integral part of the circuitry, the individually-tailored SansAmp speaker simulation will complement any type of bass speaker cabinet system.

It is rare an electronic music-related product can withstand such a test of time. The SansAmp Bass Driver has been used for every kind of music style from death metal to commercial jingles, in countless studios, and on tours around the globe. In fact, many mammoth stage rigs you see are actually driven by a SansAmp nestled behind the backline. It has defied the odds and to this day, SansAmp remains the standard of the industry.

Anticipated Availability:  May/June 2024

For more information, visit online at tech21nyc.com/products/sansamp/bass-driver-30/

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