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Fender unveils DiMarzio-loaded Strat and Jazz Bass for Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee
By Jonathan Horsley published
This historic signature run presents limited edition replicas of the psych-rockers' go-to instruments

“When I'm listening to Dear Prudence, you’re aware of what the bass is doing”: Gene Simmons salutes Paul McCartney
By Paul Elliott published
His other favourites include Motown legend James Jamerson and — surprise — Ronnie Wood

Empress Effects unveils the Bass ParaEQ, the world’s first parametric EQ pedal designed especially for bass
By Jonathan Horsley published
Empress Effects promises total control over your tone with heaps of features, including three parametric bands with 15dB boost/cut, footswitchable boost, various filters and more

Harley Benton applies retro-classic colours to its beginner friendly short-scale JB-62CC Mini Bass
By Jonathan Horsley published
Short-scales have all the fun? For under 200 bucks you get a 23” scale Jazz-alike that’s ideal for the kids, but maybe also for those plummy old-school soul and R&B tones

“I’m in and I’m really looking forward to it”: Andy Bell is confirmed for Oasis reunion line up
By Will Simpson published
Plus Liam pulls rank on band’s loose-tongued “accountant” co-manager

"A versatile jack-of-all-trades, with some excellent displays of mastery at times": Fender Player II Modified Precision Bass review
By Stuart Williams published
Fender’s workhorse-series P-Bass gets some performance-enhancing additions, as well as a tone control that works in passive mode

Vintage mojo from a $180 beginner bass guitar? Meet the Harley Benton PB-62
By Jonathan Horsley published
There's no denying the inspiration behind this budget-friendly four-string but the classics never go out of style

“You do have to pay premium numbers": Gene Simmons explains why he’s charging fans $12,000 to be a roadie
By Will Simpson published
Humping gear is all part of ‘The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience’
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