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Bass
Latest news
"Seeing his name on records was like Mount Rushmore to me" – musicians mourn the passing of session ace bassist Michael Rhodes
Joe Bonamassa dedicated his Atlanta show to his former bandmate, who has died at the age of 69
Tributes pour in for Steve Mackey, Pulp bassist, who has died aged 56
Britpop bassist also had a successful production career
Fender unleashes the Troy Sanders Precision Bass, a low-end Silverburst monster rich in Mastodon signature details
With its Remission neckplate, Emperor Of Sand 12th-fret marker and stencilled headstock, this looks a very cool bass for Mastodon fans. Watch Sanders demo it here
Zoom reveals its new compact bass multi-fx and amp emulator pedal: the B2 Four
11 bass amp models and over 100 effects
Beatles and Rolling Stones members reportedly collaborating on new album
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to unite with Stones – but it's not their first crossover rodeo
IK Multimedia brings its AI Machine Modeling to the floor with the TONEX Pedal, promising “unlimited amp and cab rigs” from one compact unit
The TONEX Pedal integrates seamlessly with the accompanying software to offer a bewildering array of tones for the stage, studio or wherever else you'd take a self-contained guitar rig
10 timeless bass guitar tones and how to recreate them
The secrets behind some of the best lowend tones of all time
Best guitar tuners 2023: from tuning pedals and clip-ons, to guitar tuning apps
Keep your all-important tuning on point with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
Latest tuition
10 things you need to know before you record your band
10 essential tips for tracking guitar, bass, drums and vocals live
8 tips to help bassists to stay inspired and freshen up their playing
Staying creative as a bass player, both solo and with other musicians
10 ways to find band members and musicians to collaborate with
Discover likeminded collaborators and get your dream group together with these handy online resources
How to write compelling basslines by working around root notes
An easy lesson in essential bass technique with tab and audio
10 ways to find band members and musicians
Discover likeminded collaborators and get your dream group together with these handy online resources
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
Latest reviews
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ V review
- £899
- €949
- $1099
A hot-rodded five-string that pushes the envelope with performance while maintaining a classy style
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5 review
- £2999+
- $2799+
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
Trace Elliot Elf C110 Combo review
- £509
- €575
- $599
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
Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Vintage Precision and Jazz Bass review
- £429
- €469
- $599
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?
Becos CompIQ STELLA Pro Compressor review
- £360
- $319
For those who take their dynamics seriously, this fully featured stompbox offers a studio-grade VCA compressor that you can mount on your pedalboard
Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird review
- £2499
- €2790
- $2799
Is there a harder-rocking bass guitar on the market than the God of Thunder's signature collaboration with Gibson?
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 800S review
- £1099
- $1249
A bass amp head for pros who want a lightweight high-powered head offering the best of both worlds between solid-state and tube
Hartke LX8500 review
- £599
- €452
- $599.99
Backline perennials Hartke's new bass head has a valve-driven preamp, 800 watts and is stacked with features...
