Fodera NYC Empire 5 String Bass Demo
Here’s a quick demo of a killer 2011 Fodera NYC Empire 5 string bass. This bass has the Fodera Seymour Duncan dual coil pickups that has a switch to change them to single coil and the Pope 3-band 18 volt preamp with bypass switch. The bass has a one piece ash body with a maple […]
Epifani UL 901 GHS Precision Flatwoun...
Here’s a quick demo of the new Epifani UL 901 bass amp using the DI out set to Post EQ so all EQ settings affect the DI output. I used a USA G&L LB-100 bass loaded with Nordstrand Power Blade pickups, GHS Precision Flatwound strings and Tsunami cables for all connections. I had the UL […]
USA G&L M-2000 Bass Review and D...
Here is a review of my USA G&L M-2000. I’ve had this bass for about a year and use it regularly on various gigs and recordings. I am really amazed with the sonic capabilities that this bass can deliver. I’m not usually a humbucker pickup fan, but this bass is definitely changing my mind. The […]
Devon J4 Modern Bass Demo
Had a chance to record a quick demo with this fantastic Devon J4 Modern bass. This bass was featured at the recent Tsunami Bass Hang. I recorded the bass direct into my Universal Audio Apollo Duo using Tsunami Cables. Specs: Chambered Alder Body Flame Redwood Top w/ Matching Headstock 3 Piece Maple Neck Maple Fretboard […]
Music Area Cases AA31-EB-BLK Bass Cas...
Here is an overview of the Music Area Cases AA31-EB-BLK bass gig bag/case. This is a great case and I have been using it since I received it two weeks ago. It is super sturdy, holds all of my important equipment and fits all of my basses perfectly. I feel that this case will protect […]
Jamming At G&L Featuring; Steve ...
The power trio got to do a little jamming in Leo’s Lounge at G&L Guitars in Fullerton CA. Gannin Arnold is playing a G&L Doheny V12 guitar, Steve is playing a G&L SB-2 bass and Katin Burns is on a vintage Ludwig drum kit. Shot with an iPhone and Apogee Mic96k. Sorry about the shaky […]
Devon Gen5 J5 Bass Epifani UL 901 Bas...
Here’s some quick noodling with this killer Devon Gen5 Bass loaded with Nordstrand DC5 Dual Coil pickups and 3 Band Preamp and GHS Super Steels going through the new Epifani UL 901 bass amp. Shot with iPhone and Apogee Mic 96k. Complete demo of the Epifani UL 901 bass amp coming soon!!
Nordstrand Audio Starlifter Bass Prea...
Here is a demo using the Direct Out, XLR Output, of the Nordstrand Audio Starlifter Preamp DI Pedal. I’m in post-EQ mode so all EQ changes are sent through the DI out. I’m running directly into my Universal Audio Twin Duo MkII and into Logic Audio. I’m using my La Bella Olinto P Bass strung […]
Tsunami Bass Hang May 18 2019
We are super excited to announce that we are having a Tsunami Bass Hang event at Bomb Shelter Rehearsal Studios in Westminster, CA on 5/18/19 from Noon-4pm. We will have a bunch of vendors and manufacturers showing off their amazing musical equipment and instruments. Artist performances and clinics and a few giveaways. Vendor List: QSC […]
Nordstrand Audio Starlifter Bass Prea...
Here’s a super quick demo of the new Starlifter Bass Preamp/DI from Nordstrand Audio and Rocket Surgeon Labs. I used my Lakland 4-94 with flat EQ, strung up with DR Strings, and a TC Ditto Looper into an SWR California Blonde 1-12 amp. I used my iPhone 7 for video and Apogee Mic96k for the […]
Steve Araujo's Blues Bass Instructional Course
IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!!
Finally… A Step-By-Step, “Cut To The Chase” System For Creating Perfect Blues Bass Lines Every Time…