Rhonda Smith touring with Jeff Beck

Rhonda Smith has long been known as the female bassist who toured with Prince.  This year, however, she has been touring with Jeff Beck, who seems to fancy female bassists.  Rhonda Smith is also a vocalist, as well as a bassist, and has an album out that showcases her many talents.













Check it out at http://www.rhondasmith.com/

The Bass Book

Check out this complete illustrated history of bass guitars by Tony Bacon and Barry Moorhouse:

Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0

A few months ago I was finally able to buy the Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0.  I can honestly say that I was not disappointed with this incredible bass amp.  I bought the 6.0 head with the 12 inch speaker cab, which puts out 375 watts.  The whole package weighs about 31 lbs., which thrills me to death, considering my old LA-15 100 watt combo weighed 50 lbs., and was a beast to carry around (considering it was more than 1/3 of my body weight). 

The 6.0 shuttle seems a bit pricey, but is well worth the cost.  I bought mine from American Musical Supply on an interest free payment plan, so it wasn't such a hit to my budget. 

Here is a video review of the 6.0: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJYX2Fkpuzg

FEATURES
• Ultra Light 3.75 lb Design


• Power: 375W/8 ohms; 600W/4 ohms

• Analog 12AX7 Tube Preamp

• Digital SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply)

• High Current Class D Amplifier

• Active EQ w/Parametric Mids

• 3-Band Signal Shape Circuit (Footswitchable)

• Signal Mute Switch (Footswitchable)

• Tuner Out

• E xtended Range Input Gain for Active/Passive Sensitivity

• Limiter Circuit

• LED Status Indicators

• Speakon® Speaker Outputs

• Internal Fan Cooling

• Full XLR Direct Out Interface

• Aux. Input

• Headphone Jack

• Effects Loop

• Optional Footswitch available

This Danish Female Bassist Slaps the Bass in Style

Danish Female Bassisthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLpOg-oMMCo