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"I took advice from Madonna for that record" – Michael Stipe explains why New Adventures In Hi-Fi and Reveal are his favourite REM albums
The singer and bassist Mike Mills also weigh in on what they thought of recent REM covers by Eddie Vedder and Jason Isbell
Go wireless with your instrument for less: Harley Benton's AirBorne 2.4Ghz is reduced
A bargain wireless transmitter and receiver just got cheaper
How to watch The Beatles Get Back documentary online now and why Paul McCartney was so affected by seeing it
"It was very emotional and very lovely to see John and George again and just remember how sweet it was to work with them"
Get Fender Play free for 3 months, or save 50% off a 12-month subscription this Black Friday - still up for grabs
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Save 68% on this collection featuring UltraChannel, UltraReverb and UltraTap at Thomann
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Get 26% off Live 11 Suite, Standard and Intro bundles
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Learn to play acoustic and electric with our guide to this easy-to-read notation
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Latest reviews
Laney Digbeth DB500H and DBV212-4 cabinet review
- £449
- €526
- $749
The British amp titan's flagship bass amp marries classy looks with an intriguing FET and tube-driven preamp that's bound to catch the ear of rock bassists
Spector NS Ethos 4SFB review
- £1555
- €1777
- $1799
A feelgood bass at a feelgood price, complete with Aguilar pickups and preamp
Epiphone Embassy review
- £349
- €384
- $399
A vintage-inspired corker from Epiphone with dual-humbuckers and a versatile range of classic tones
EBS Stanley Clarke Acoustic Preamp review
- £299
- €398
- $499
An upright bass preamp with the seal of approval from the great Stanley Clarke
Atelier Z Beta 5+ Deluxe review
- £1950
This icy lookin' translucent Japanese 5-string J-type from Atelier has features and lots of them
Ampeg BA-108 v2 Combo review
- £112
- €111
- $99
The most famous name in bass amplification's compact and affordable practice amp returns new and improved
Yamaha BBPH Peter Hook review
- £1129
- $2000
Hooky's limited edition BB series is a modern classic of bass guitar design
Lakland Skyline J-Sonic review
- £1299
An old-school five-string J-style with a Chi-Sonic twist
