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Harley Benton and Thomann Black Friday guitar and bass bargains: we've found the highlights
These electric, acoustic and bass guitars were cheap already, now they're outrageous!
Classic interview with Wilko Johnson and Norman Watt-Roy: “We were packing places out because we were so different from whatever else was happening”
An audience with the rhythm kings from 2018: Dr Feelgood's guitar and bass mavericks on their musical relationship, history and iconic gear
Hear Johnny Marr reunite with Smiths bandmate Andy Rourke for new music
Blitz Vega's Strong Forever is the first time the two have appeared on a recording together in 35 years
Best guitar tuners 2022: from tuning pedals and clip-ons, to guitar tuning apps
Keep that acoustic, electric, bass guitar or ukulele in tune with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
Thundercat joins Gorillaz on stage at the 2022 MTV EMAs, as Taylor Swift takes home four awards
Enjoying a cracking rendition of Cracker Island and see Muse expressing 'The Will of the People'
ZZ Top perform Got Me Under Pressure with a 17-string bass guitar
He's got strings – knows how to use them
SoundLad Liverpool just released three new guitar and bass effects pedals – and one is a tribute to classic Beatles White album tones
All made in Liverpool for £99 each!
Fender goes all in on hi-viz with the Neon Yellow signature Jazz Bass V for MonoNeon
Dywane Thomas Jr's signature five-string comes with a sock to keep the headstock warm but will it be needed with a finish this hot?
Latest tuition
10 things you need to know before you record your band
10 essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
8 tips to help bassists to stay inspired and freshen up their playing
Staying creative as a bass player, both solo and with other musicians
10 ways to find band members and musicians to collaborate with
Discover likeminded collaborators and get your dream group together with these handy online resources
How to write compelling basslines by working around root notes
An easy lesson in essential bass technique with tab and audio
10 ways to find band members and musicians
Discover likeminded collaborators and get your dream group together with these handy online resources
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
Latest reviews
Trace Elliot Elf C110 Combo review
- £509
- €575
- $599
It is the much-loved Elf bass amp in a 1x10 combo, retaining the same functionality and bringing some next-level portability to the table
Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Vintage Precision and Jazz Bass review
- £429
- €469
- $599
A new gold standard for affordable bass guitars, or celebratory special edition to celebrate celebrate four decades of the Fender-owned brand? Why not both?
Becos CompIQ STELLA Pro Compressor review
- £360
- $319
For those who take their dynamics seriously, this fully featured stompbox offers a studio-grade VCA compressor that you can mount on your pedalboard
Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird review
- £2499
- €2790
- $2799
Is there a harder-rocking bass guitar on the market than the God of Thunder's signature collaboration with Gibson?
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 800S review
- £1099
- $1249
A bass amp head for pros who want a lightweight high-powered head offering the best of both worlds between solid-state and tube
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...
Archer 3/4-size professional double bass review
- £849
Keep it on the down low in classical, jazz and rockabilly circles
Spector NS Pulse II 5 review
- £1190
- €1379
- $1399
Meet the latest humdinger from Spector to offer pro-quality low-end for all
