Articles tagged: bass

Boss ME-90B Multi-Effects Processor

“Next-generation sound experience backed by decades of R&D”: Boss has big news for bassists, unveiling feature-packed ME-90B multi-fx, plus high-powered Katana-500 head and matching 1x12 cab

By Jonathan Horsley published

And a fine Thumpin' Thursday to you, too, as Boss effectively delivers an full pro-quality digital rig for your consideration

ustin Chancellor of Tool performs onstage during the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival - Day 3 at Randall's Island on June 4, 2017 in New York City.

"The difference is huge": Tool's Justin Chancellor explains why he has no intention of going wireless – or using five-string basses

By Rob Laing published

"We've done a lot of experimenting with wireless packs"

Close-up of a Trace Elliot Elf bass amp on a hexagonal print surface

Best bass amps: 14 top choice amplification options for bassists

By Chris Corfield last updated

Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover the options that deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs, whatever your budget

Close up of Fender P-bass on its side

Best bass guitars: four-string and five-string bass guitars for every budget

By Chris Corfield last updated

From modern multiscale models to tried and tested best sellers, we look at the best bass guitars available today

Billy Sheehan performing in 2020

Billy Sheehan's 6 top tips for bass players: “Listen to any great band and think about how the bass and drums work together, like Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, or Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain"

By Amit Sharma published

“Speed is just one of many tools you can use to create music”

Joe Dart of Vulfpeck teaches slap bass. His full bass course is available from the Vulf Conservatory

Joe Dart teaching slap bass is the coolest music lesson you’ll see online this week

By Jonathan Horsley published

The Vulfpeck virtuoso walks through his Flea-inspired technique, talks dead notes, the importance of “thinking of yourself like a drummer” in this taster of his new Bass 301 lecture series

Wilko

Classic interview with Wilko Johnson and Norman Watt-Roy: “We were packing places out because we were so different from whatever else was happening”

By Rod Brakes published

An audience with the rhythm kings from 2018: Dr Feelgood's guitar and bass mavericks on their musical relationship, history and iconic gear

Metronome on some sheet music

Best metronomes: The top mechanical and digital metronomes for musicians

By Dave Clews last updated

If you need a practice buddy, team up with the best metronomes to improve your playing

Closeup of the pickup and fingerboard of the Epiphone EB-0 bass guitar in cherry red

Best beginner bass guitars: 10 epic beginner basses for all

By Chris Corfield last updated

For those just starting out, we’ve picked out the best beginner bass guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone, Sterling, Ibanez and more

Doug Pinnick talks bass roots, King's X and making KXM's Scatterbrain

By Alison Richter last updated

The genre-spanning bassist reflects