Best guitar straps 2021: boost comfort and support with these straps for electric, acoustic and bass guitar
Protect your guitar and look the part with our pick of the best guitar straps for all budgets and styles
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GOAT hunt: Who is the greatest bassist 1980-'99? Vote now!
It's time to rank the low-end legends that ruled the earth at the end of the 20th century...
The 8 best guitar wireless systems 2021: cut the cord and liberate your playing today
Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro
The greatest pre-1980 bassists, ranked by you
GOAT Hunt: From classic soul to rock’n’roll, these are the 10 electric bass players that you chose as the best before the '80s
Best beginner bass guitars 2021: Slam dunk the funk for less with these 8 epic beginner basses
Get started with the best beginner bass guitars from Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez, Sterling and others, with cheap beginner basses starting from just $199/£179
Aguilar Amplification unveils the DB 599 Bass Compressor pedal
The mini-pedal has a simple setup but offers full control of your low end dynamics
Best bass amps 2021: 13 top choice amplification options for bassists
Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover which options deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs at every budget
Best guitar cables 2021: 10 guitar leads and patch cables to suit all budgets
How to pick the best guitar cable for you and why choosing the right cable matters, with options from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more.
The 8 best pedalboard power supplies 2021: our choice of top power supplies for your effects
Unsure how best to power your guitar effects? Here are some of the best pedalboard power supplies 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
How to play fast-paced rock and metal fingerstyle bass
Learn the techniques behind iconic bassists
Latest reviews
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
Anaconda HE-4 Hydra Elite review
- £3055
- $3320
And now for something completely different: a feature-stacked bizarro-futurist offset with a Kahler whammy bar
Lairat Stega Deluxe review
- £2941+
- €3350+
Paul Lairat's built-to-order bass offers cutting-edge design and powerful tones
Ashdown Ant & Tone Pocket review
- £139+
- $219
A super compact and portable pedalboard bass amp and a table-top audio interface to make your life easier
Epiphone Jack Casady review
- £749
- €698
- $799
A semi-hollow electric bass with an easy charm and tone redolent of a more innocent age
