Rush's Geddy Lee: these are the 10 bassists who blew my mind
"…he was quite possibly the greatest rock bassist of all time. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that"
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Latest news
Fender’s final Parallel Universe model has arrived: meet the ’51 Telecaster PJ Bass
2018’s last PU model mashes up Tele, Precision and Jazz Bass specs
Mesa/Boogie debuts Walkabout-inspired Subway WD-800 bass amp
Ultra-Lite cabinets and DI-Preamp also announced
Pedaltrain lifts the lid on the SST Space Saving Tuner
Get all the specs on the potential pedalboard game-changer
Why Queen's John Deacon is a true bass hero
We track the career, gear and accomplishments of the low-end legend
Blinded by your pedalboard’s LEDs? RockBoard has the solution: LED Dampers
Guitarists need squint at their pedals no longer
Fender launches Flea Signature Active Jazz Bass with bonkers promo video
Confirmed: Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist still weird
Latest tuition
10 things you need to know before you record your band
10 essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
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
Guitar setup: how to fix a broken strap pin
Go beyond matchsticks and get the job done properly
How to play fast-paced rock and metal fingerstyle bass
Learn the techniques behind iconic bassists
How to play bass like James Jamerson
Get the gear, licks and technique behind the iconic bassist
Bass basics: how to write compelling basslines by working around root notes
An easy lesson in essential bass technique with tab and audio
Latest reviews
Ibanez Bass Workshop SRH500-DEF review
- £497
An electro-acoustic treasure from the dragon’s trove, or just clever thinking on Ibanez’s part?
Eich BC-112 Pro Combo review
- £1,269
- €1,135
This unit from Eich promises a lot of bang for your buck
De Gier Lowlander review
- £2,575
Has Sander De Gier come up with the goods to make T-bird fans drool?
Serek Mid-Western 2 review
- £1,435
- $2,100
The popularity of short-scale basses continues
Gillett Contour S review
- £2,450
Gillett’s innovative Contour bass design slims down, gains a piezo pickup and endures a road-test
