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Latest news
How to start teaching musical instrument lessons online
Social distancing doesn't have to stop your lessons from happening
Meet Cyber Bass, the latest addition to the Marble Machine X
As custom bass guitars go, this one will take some beating
Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook talks potential reunion
Apparently the band do 'mind the b******s' after all
11 best guitar picks 2020: our pick of the best plectrums for acoustic, electric and bass
Find out how the best guitar picks from the likes of Fender, Ernie Ball and D'Addario can transform your playing style and tone
The 11 best pedalboards 2020: top choice pedalboards for guitarists
Organise and enhance your guitar effects pedal collection with our guide to the best pedalboards for a range of budgets
Will we see some new affordable combo amps from Aguilar Amplification soon?
We sat down with company president, Dave Boonshoft, to mull over Aguilar’s past and future projects
Billy Sheehan: "I was offered the Van Halen position as bassist three times"
But the Mr Big, Sons Of Apollo and Winery Dogs man respectfully declined for a very good reason
The 10 best pedalboard power supplies 2020: our choice of top power supplies for your effects
Unsure how best to power your guitar effects? Here are great power supply solutions from Truetone, Voodoo Lab, MXR and more
Latest tuition
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
Latest reviews
Mayones Federico Malaman Jabba Mala 5 review
- £2650
- $3060
Sound the signature bass klaxon! Federico Malaman's new Mayones five-string is here, and it is exceptional.
Fender American Ultra Precision and Jazz Bass review
- £2009
- $1899
Fender's new flagship line delivers the Precision and Jazz basses as you've never seen them before
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 800 review
- £850
- €999
- $899
Could this new Bob Gallien-designed head become a modern classic for the bass amp titans?
Squier Classic Vibe ’60s Jazz Bass review
With affordable low-end vintage tones, Squier's Classic Vibe Series is talking all that Jazz
Fender Vintera '50s Precision Bass review
- £929
- €1069
- $899.99
Fender's Vintera range offers a vintage spec without the vintage price tag but does this P-bass have the tones?
Yamaha Attitude 3 review
- £4068
- $4600
Round three for Billy Sheehan’s wondrous signature Yamaha
Sterling By Music Man Stingray 34HH and 34PB review
- £979.99/1039.99
- €1099.99/1199.99
Ernie Ball’s Music Man Stingray is one of the bass world’s most iconic instruments - can these Sterling Rays be considered serious alternatives?