Bass Guitars

“Who knows what’s next?”: Alex James on Britpop Classical, Blur and prospect of returning to Coachella

By Will Simpson published 11 March 26

Bassist plays the Albert Hall tonight

Marshall launches membership scheme and pledges percentage of online sales to support grassroots music venues

By Jonathan Horsley published 3 March 26

Sign up to Marshall's Amplify scheme and the British amp giant will use one per cent of members' web store purchases to support independent venues

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are bringing the Rush reunion tour to the UK, Europe and South America

By Jonathan Horsley published 23 February 26

The 50 Something Tour will see Rush play two epic sets culled from 40-plus tracks – tickets for the newly announced 2027 dates go on sale at 10am on 27 February

Harley Benton’s 2026 mega-drop: Metallica makeovers, fresh colours and a baritone SC Custom III, all-solid acoustics for under $250 and more

By Jonathan Horsley published 12 February 26

The budget gear giant rings in the changes with eight new electrics, one ‘thunderous’ retro beginner bass, and a pair of acacia bodied Custom Line acoustics… All at ridiculously low prices

"Cliff took Kirk's solo, which I think is just so cool": Robert Trujillo on the time Metallica mixed up their solos

By Will Simpson published 12 February 26

He says Orion is “the closest thing to the spirit of Cliff Burton”

“This has been a difficult decision for us”: Harley Benton is closing its US store on Reverb

By Jonathan Horsley published 27 January 26

Players in the US have until 31 January to place their orders before the doors shut at the German brand's US warehouse. Harley Benton says it is “no longer feasible” to operate in the US

“Bass players are the glue”: Mark Hoppus names his three (or four) favourite bassists

By Will Simpson published 26 January 26

And the reason he sold his Banksy...

Squier unveils huge Sonic Series refresh – super-affordable, beginner and child-friendly versions of classic Fender models

By Jonathan Horsley published 19 January 26

NAMM 2026: There are Sonic Mustangs with dual-humbuckers, vintage and modern colour finishes, classic Strats, HSS Strats... A 3/4-sized Strat too. But you'll have to wait until July

Joe Bonamassa gives his blessing as Norman Harris sells Norman’s Rare Guitars and says the future of his iconic LA store has been secured

By Jonathan Horsley published 15 January 26

TNAG Global, which owns Carter Vintage Guitars, is the buyer, and under CEO Ben Montague, it promises to preserve the soul and grow the business of one of the world's most-loved guitar stores