"We need money to survive the crisis" – Music Venue Trust fires back at the UK government's five-step plan
The MVT calls on the government for urgent funding to save grassroots UK venues and responds with its own plan
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UK government announces 'five-stage roadmap' for live music's return
A plan for rehearsals, recording and full gigs… but where's the timeframe?
Shape your guitar tone with IK Multimedia's new DI pedal and box
The Z-Tone Buffer Boost pedal and Z-Tone DI aim to cover electric, acoustic and bass players' needs for live and recording
Winter NAMM organisers planning to go ahead with show while investing in stronger digital experience
“Now as much as ever, we need to plan on having our gathering of the musical faithful at The NAMM Show in Anaheim"
Watch Spirit Machines mashup Led Zeppelin's Kashmir and Tool's Sober
The Utah band mixes two classics to create Zober – and Tool approve
Megadeth, Lamb Of God, In Flames and Trivium join forces for streamed live event on Friday
The metal four will also take part in Q&A sessions
10 best bass guitars 2020: four-string, five-string and electro-acoustic basses for every budget
Dive into the world of fat frequencies with our expert guide to the best bass guitars in the world today
Tal Wilkenfeld shares her tips for musicians: “Honestly, I’ve never practised with a metronome. It’s always been playing along with a record or what’s in my head"
The solo artist virtuoso and session bass star talks improvisation, songwriting and freeing yourself as a musician
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The ultimate guitar tabs guide: how to read tab and symbols explained
Learn to play acoustic and electric with our guide to this easy-to-read notation
How to play walking basslines
Take your blues bass playing for a wander with this tab and audio-ready lesson
Guitar setup: how to fix a broken jack socket
A step-by-step guide to repairing your electric's output
10 things you need to know before you record your band
10 essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
Guitar setup: how to fix a broken strap pin
Go beyond matchsticks and get the job done properly
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Stonefield F-Series Classic review
- £900
- €976.99
- $1095
Ever coveted a Stonefield bass but couldn't afford one? Your prayers have been answered. Please welcome, the F-Series
Hartke LX8500 review
- £599
- €452
- $599.99
Backline perennials Hartke's new bass head has a valve-driven preamp, 800 watts and is stacked with features...
Jackson CBXM X-Series Signature David Ellefson Concert IV and V review
- £719+
- €639+
- $699.99+
Seeing double? Let's take a two-for-one look at the Megadeth bassist's new signature bass in its four- and five-string versions
Marleaux Contra review
- £6750
The latest four-string beauty from Gerald Marleaux will make your jaw drop, but can you justify the price?
Darkglass Electronics Microtubes X Ultra review
- £395
- €409
- $429
The latest pedal from Darkglass Electronics' mighty Microtubes series is a distortion, EQ and DI box in one
Trickfish Bullhead 1K Amp and TF-112 Cabinet review
- £1199
- $1349
Is Trickfish's new USA-built head and cabinet catch of the day when it comes to bass amplification?
Ashdown Engineering The Grail and The Saint review
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A pair of accessibly priced passive workhorses from Ashdown. What's not to like? [Spoilers: not much]
Ibanez Premium SR2405W-BTL review
- £1149
- $1599
It looks like it was named by the Ibanez cat walking across the keyboard but this five-string spells quality in our book