Articles tagged: bass

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

Close up of Fender P-bass on its side

Best bass guitars 2023: four-string and five-string bass guitars for every budget

By Chris Corfield last updated

Explore the world of fat frequencies with our expert guide to the best bass guitars available today

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 2023: 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

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

Best bass amps 2023: 13 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

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

Best beginner bass guitars 2023: 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

Tech 21 unveils FRFR Power Engine Deuce Deluxe cab for guitar and bass

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated

Full-range flat-response cabinet designed for preamps and amp modellers

Harley Benton PJ Deluxe Satin Black

Harley Benton adds Satin Black four and five-string models to the PJ Deluxe Series and they might just be the coolest looking entry-level basses on the market

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Inspired by a classic design, stealth black with tortoiseshell pickguard, and all for a shade over 100 bucks...

Happy Mondays' Paul Ryder: "I never learned to slap, but there’s a single pop on Kinky Afro"

By Bass Guitar Magazine last updated

The Manchester bassist talks so hip...