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Paul McCartney's favourite bass company is in trouble – Höfner's future uncertain as it files provisional insolvency proceedings
By Jonathan Horsley published
The German brand behind McCartney's iconic 500/1 Violin Bass has been in existence since its founding by Karl Höfner in 1887

Taylor Swift's bass player Amos Heller says he couldn't believe the "insane" length of the Eras Tour setlist
By Ben Rogerson published
Plus, he reveals his unusual backstage practice location

Flea teases his first solo album with a seven minute jazz rave single
By Will Simpson published
The video is directed by his daughter

“Truly one of the most fun things I've ever done”: David Ellefson joins 1,000 musicians to tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
By Will Simpson published
They all play Paranoid together

How the “fingerprint” wood grain of this Warwick bass revealed a connection to not one but two British rock legends (and tripled its value)
By Jonathan Horsley published
Incredibly, this bass, co-designed with John Entwistle, changed hands in 2003 without anyone noticing its regal connection. Now wood grain analysis reveals it was owned by John Deacon

Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies, aged 63
By Will Groves published
The music world pays tribute to "the perfect example of how a bassist can be the beating heart of a band”

Epiphone unveils signature G-3 Grabber with Gibson USA pickups for Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Grabber was Dirnt's first Gibson bass and he says his Epiphone performs just as well, and he has tested it in front of 180,000 people

“Its solid quality, punchy tone and its surprising amount of headroom might make it a secret weapon for rehearsals, or even gigs”: Blackstar Debut Bass 25 review
By Connor Flys published
Blackstar's Debut range, now available in bass flavour - does it hit the spot?
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