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Latest news
Elbow's Guy Garvey says streaming payments are unsustainable and are “threatening the future of music“
Garvey, Ed O'Brien and Nadine Shah give evidence at a DCMS Committee inquiry into the economics of music streaming
ESP unveils the first of its 2021 electric guitars, and there are some stunning updates to its most popular LTD models
Next year is shaping up nicely for ESP, with comprehensive finish, pickups, hardware refreshes across the board
Give the gift of peanut butter and help save UK music venues
You can even get a 'rude' personalised label version of Jackpot for that special someone in your life
Bergantino's new Forté D is a compact 800-watt bass amp powerhouse
It uses Parallel Dynamic Circuitry and Big Fat Tube technology to pack a mighty punch
Wolfgang Van Halen reveals his father wanted VH reunion tour with Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth and Gary Cherone
Wolfgang encouraged his father to reunite with the bassist and plans were afoot – but tragedy intervened
Harley Benton gets sleek with its new MB-4 & MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Basses from just £118
The perfect partners to the sold-out TE-20HH guitar feature a coil-split for versatility for bargain prices
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
Eventide PowerMax and PowerMini review
- £255
- €255
- $209
High-current power DC supplies with switchable voltages that won't hog up your 'board space
Bite Roxanne review
- £1400+
Custom basses at production line prices? Now that's something we can get our teeth into
Manson John Paul Jones Signature E-Bass and Manson Standard E-Bass review
- £1699
How does the Led Zeppelin bassist's signature model stack up against Manson's Standard elite four-string?
Tascam GB-10 Guitar & Bass Trainer/Recorder review
- £141
- $199
A phrase-trainer and recorder to help you write, practise, and get a better handle on your playing
Peavey MAX 300 Combo review
- £529
- €493
- $499
Peavey's new series of bass combos have a lot to live up to but with a quality build and intuitive EQ, they wear the name well
Revelation RBN 5 review
- £429.99
A five-string for under £500? Now, that is a Revelation...
Mayones Jabba 422 review
- £2030
Has Mayones pulled off the ultimate Jedi bass trick with this vintage-inspired premium four-string?
