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"He became just my hero, really": saluting Paul McCartney's bass idol, "incomparable" Motown session giant James Jamerson
Bass heroes: We celebrate one of the greatest of them all
Bass heroes: We celebrate one of the greatest of them all
Plus Roger Glover recalls an old confrontation with Yes
Newsted's garage sale re-revisited will be officially open online on 24 July
And now poor Francis Elwood has to play it at every show
Norman Cook has still got his four-string chops
"Distraction-free and all-analog, with no apps and no updates"
“I like to be pretty meticulous about playing stuff the correct way,” says Jon Button
"I've really road-tested this. I've carried it across the country for the past month or so, and it's durable, comfortable, plays well, and has a great tone"
RECORDING WEEK 2023: Essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar with our guide to this easy-to-read notation
Staying creative as a bass player, both solo and with other musicians
Discover likeminded collaborators and get your dream group together with these handy online resources
An easy lesson in essential bass technique with tab and audio
Discover likeminded collaborators and get your dream group together with these handy online resources
A hot-rodded five-string that pushes the envelope with performance while maintaining a classy style
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
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
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?
For those who take their dynamics seriously, this fully featured stompbox offers a studio-grade VCA compressor that you can mount on your pedalboard
Is there a harder-rocking bass guitar on the market than the God of Thunder's signature collaboration with Gibson?
A bass amp head for pros who want a lightweight high-powered head offering the best of both worlds between solid-state and tube
Backline perennials Hartke's new bass head has a valve-driven preamp, 800 watts and is stacked with features...