Boss doubles down with the RC-600 and RC-505mk II Loop Station pedals
The company now offers the most comprehensive choice of looping pedals on the market
Bass
Latest news
Deon Estus, bassist for Wham! and George Michael, dies aged 65
In a stellar career, Estus helped to define '80s popular music with his bass playing
10 best bass guitars 2021: four-string and five-string bass guitars for every budget
Explore the world of fat frequencies with our expert guide to the best bass guitars in the world today
Spector balances classic with updated features for its new Euro RST basses
Four and five-string basses with Aguilar electronics
David Bowie: 10 key tracks
The essential songs that reveal Bowie's chameleon-like powers of reinvention
Eddie Vedder plays Prince, REM, Kings Of Leon and Pretenders covers with Chad Smith, Pino Palladino and Josh Klinghoffer
The Pearl Jam singer was a last minute replacement for Kings Of Leon at the Ohana Festival
Skindred bassist Dan Pugsley talks Laney Digbeth amps and recording a new album
"I'm trying to do something on this record where once the main guitars and vocals are done, I'm listening back to my bass parts for moments where I can potentially move things"
Cort refreshes Artisan B4 and B5 Element bass guitars with updated hardware and rounded ash-topped mahogany body
A more rounded body profile bodes well for ergonomics while high-mass MetalCraft bridge should see gains in tone and sustain
Latest tuition
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
10 things you need to know before you record your band
10 essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
Latest reviews
Epiphone Embassy review
- £349
- €384
- $399
A vintage-inspired corker from Epiphone with dual-humbuckers and a versatile range of classic tones
EBS Stanley Clarke Acoustic Preamp review
- £299
- €398
- $499
An upright bass preamp with the seal of approval from the great Stanley Clarke
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
Lakland Skyline J-Sonic review
- £1299
An old-school five-string J-style with a Chi-Sonic twist
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
