The UK live music industry is set to lose more than 160,000 jobs by Christmas
New study reports a fall of 81 per cent in revenues for the sector with the outlook bleak for a 2021 recovery
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Fender's new interactive online guide offers a personal touch to find the right gear for you
Not sure whether a Jazzmaster, Strat or a Billie Eilish uke is the perfect match for you? Maybe FindYourFender can help
Steve Perry confirms that Eddie Van Halen's guacamole ruined his jacket but said he wasn't crying afterwards
No tears were spilled, only dip, as the Journey frontman fondly recalls touring with Van Halen in '78
MonoNeon talks new Fender American Professional II basses and how working with Prince inspired his own music
"Those times playing music with Prince at Paisley Park was life-changing"
Fender sets its new standard with the American Professional II guitar series
New switching options, improved neck access and a host of finishes for the versatile follow-up to the original American Pro
You have less than 24 hours left to check out the Waves Black Friday deals preview
With 25 plugins and 5 bundles up for grabs, could these beat any software and plugin deals we’ll see on Prime Day?
The 10 best chorus pedals 2020: premium digital and analogue chorus effects for guitar
Chorus is back. Find out why with our pick of the best chorus pedals you need to try
It's official: vocalist Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams are back in AC/DC
A new official band photo confirms their return and a new album title is hinted too
IK's Davide Barbi on the state of the digital art: "Digital today can really beat analogue in most cases"
"Now, you have total control and the quality is not compromised anymore"
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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
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10 things you need to know before you record your band
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Go beyond matchsticks and get the job done properly
How to play fast-paced rock and metal fingerstyle bass
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Latest reviews
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
Mayones Jabba 422 review
- £2030
Has Mayones pulled off the ultimate Jedi bass trick with this vintage-inspired premium four-string?
Bacchus Woodline Jazz DX5AC-WBDP review
- £1650
Behold, a souped-up J-style from Japan with more than a whiff of luxury about it
Modern Vintage MVP4 review
- £1499
- $2099
Rob Elrick's P-style bass is inspired by the past but made for today. Will P-style purists see a future for it?
DB Bass Elbee 10, Embee 12, and Embee 1210 Series II Cabinets review
- £395+
Lightweight with a high power-to-volume ratio, the DB Bass cabinet lineup is here to refresh your backline options
Fender Vintera '60s Jazz review
- £929
- €899
- $999
A vintage-style Jazz Bass without the vintage-style price tag
