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Rick Rubin on Paul McCartney's bass playing and 'simple' songwriting: "He’s using this technique that any child could do, then it morphs into one of the greatest songs of all time"
"He is the best of all bass players, he’s number one"
Tal Wilkenfeld joins Incubus while bassist Ben Kenney recovers after brain op
The former Jeff Beck bassist joins Brandon Boyd and co for her first shows this coming weekend, with Kenney promising he’ll be “there in spirit”
Epiphone goes low on price with its new $379 Newport bass – and there's an El Capitan J-200 acoustic four-string too
Who doesn't have space on the rack for a bargain bass?
Are Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N' Roses BOTH playing Glastonbury festival?
Flea and Duff McKagan are both dropping hints for 2023
See Jack White's daughter join him on bass to play White Stripes song
Scarlett White, 16, joined her dad at The Blue Room at Third Man Records
“Phil Spector would whisper, ‘You better not f*** up’”: the story of the Ramones' recording of Baby I Love You
Legendary keys player Barry Goldberg on the sessions that spawned the band's biggest UK hit
Flea on his relationship with Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith: “We don't hang out outside of the band. Never have”
Best of 2022: The RHCP bassist explains that he and Smith's communication mostly happens through rhythm rather than talking
Multi-instrumentalist Jeb Hardwick records a metal guitar, bass and drums version of the Home Alone soundtrack
The video-director for Architects, Sleeping With Sirens, Mariah Carey gets inspired by the snow
Latest tuition
10 things you need to know before you record your band
10 essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
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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
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5 review
- £2999+
- $2799+
The StingRay with extra sting courtesy of a Darkglass preamp and onboard distortion gets a five-string release for the ultimate in low-end thunder
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
