See Duran Duran ace their live set at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in the UK
VIDEO One of Birmingham's biggest musical success stories delivered the live finale performance in style
Bass
Latest news
Road Worn for less? Squier are now making guitars with aged hardware
Andertons put the new Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition models through their paces
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce surprise new album, Return of the Dream Canteen
Watch Flea and Anthony Kiedis unveil the news on stage
Is TikTok the most important platform for new guitar music? This Fender video explains why it's changed the industry
VIDEO Fender chaired a panel discussion of the #GuitarTok Effect and there's some great tips here for musicians
Ashdown reveals its versatile Little Bastard 2.N bass amp
A 30-watt, all-tube head with the option to use six speaker emulations from Ashdown's greatest cabs
Happy Mondays bassist Paul Ryder has died, aged 58
He was a key player in the Manchester indie scene's fusing of rock with dance music in the '80s and '90s
Interview: Fender CEO Andy Mooney on the company's big plans to shake up home recording, huge challenges and why it's been successful reaching a new generation of guitar players
"My belief was that we can take the talent and the brand equity of PreSonus and create the equivalent of Fender Play for recording, i.e, a product that’s globally accessible and very intuitive to use"
"Dime's sound was so big, I had to look for ways to fit something inside that wall" –Rex Brown on his top five Pantera basslines
Classic interview: From This Love to Suicide Note Pt. II
Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown are reportedly reuniting Pantera – but who will play guitar and drums?
Big shoes to fill
Latest tuition
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
8 tips for bassists to improve their playing and stay inspired
Staying creative as a bass player solo and with other musicians
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
Latest reviews
Spector NS Pulse II 5 review
- £1190
- €1379
- $1399
Meet the latest humdinger from Spector to offer pro-quality low-end for all
Fender Trapper Bass Distortion review
- £149
- €179
- $169
A Fender original with two types of distortion to bring the low-end thunder
Harley Benton CLB-10SE review
- £166
- €198
- $202
A short-scale electro-acoustic bass that offers the perfect take-anywhere practice platform and is tailor-made for the travelling bassist
Eventide TriceraChorus review
- £279
- €339
A Tri-Stereo chorus pedal like no other, Eventide's TriceraChorus combines BBD-style chorus with MicroPitch detuning for adventures in lush, heady swirl
Ashdown RM-800-EVO 11 review
- £599
- $1079
Heavyweight bass sounds from a compact head that has all the power you could need
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay review
- £2999
- €3390
- $2699
Ernie Ball Music Man and Darkglass Electronics put their heads together on a turbo-charged four-string bass with onboard distortion and fuzz for an almighty sting in its tail
Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass review
- £949
- €1055
- $1099
Modernised with Noiseless pickups and an updated spec, the Player Plus Jazz Bass offers a pro-quality instrument at a price to make amateurs take notice
Boss Katana-110 Bass Combo review
- £332
- €399
- $399
The digitally advanced Katana series has arrived for bassists, offering amp models, effects and a range of 21st-century features. Was it worth the wait?
