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Articles by: Jonathan Herrera

CIRCA 1970: Photo of Donny Hathaway Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

“My hand was starting to swell up and blood was coming out of my ears. If I hadn't worked on that stuff, there's no way I could have done it”: Basil Fearrington breaks down his bassline on Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway’s Back Together Again

By Jonathan Herrera published 10 June 24

Basil Fearrington tracked with a custom Carl Thompson that had become “almost impossible to play”

Jay Bentley of Bad Religion performs onstage during Punk in Drublic Festival on May 14, 2019 in Madrid, Spain.

“When I was a kid, I thought bass playing was about throwing up and cutting yourself – I blame Gene Simmons and Sid Vicious”: Bad Religion’s Jay Bentley on his bass-playing influences and the “best-sounding P-Bass he’s ever heard”

By Jonathan Herrera published 12 April 24

Vomit and blood may be punk rock, but it’s not what you might expect from longtime Bad Religion bassist Jay Bentley

Blackstar Fly Bass Amp

Blackstar Fly Bass Amp review

By Jonathan Herrera last updated 26 July 22

Need a tiny bass amp to accompany your travels? Blackstar has the answer

Markbass Little Mark Tube 800

Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

A gig-ready head that captures that Markbass magic

Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 4- and 5-string

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 4- and 5-string review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

Could EB's latest version of the iconic bass design be the best yet?

Mesa/Boogie Subway D-800 Head

Mesa/Boogie Subway D-800 Head & Ultra-Lite Cabs review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

One of the best lightweight bass amp heads you can buy

Review: Fender's Mustang Bass PJ is a must-see, must-play short-scale charmer

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

This is a superb modern update on a short-scale classic

Cort B5 Plus AS

Cort B5 Plus AS review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

A boutique-style five-string bass at a bargainous price

Ultimate Ears UE 11 Pro

Ultimate Ears UE 11 Pro In-Ear Monitors review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

The ultimate in-ear monitors for bass players - at a price

Hartke Kickback KB12

Hartke Kickback KB12 review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

An affordable 500W bass amp combo with volume to spare

Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp and Scrambler Bass Overdrive

Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp and Scrambler Bass Overdrive review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

Two classic Ampeg bass drive sounds in pedal form

Hartke TX600 Head

Hartke TX600 Head review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

Get that bass tube sound in a tiny enclosure for a killer price

Warwick Corvette $$ & Star Bass II

Warwick Corvette $$ & Star Bass II review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

Two top-dollar boutique offerings from the highly respected German luthier

Sire Marcus Miller V7 4- and 5-String Basses review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

As we gaze in our mind’s eye at an imagined Mount Rushmore of bass icons, it’s as easy to picture these basses as its faces.

A brief history of bass amplification

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

Bass Player outlines the history of the bass amplifier

Sadowsky MetroExpress basses

Sadowsky MetroExpress four- and five-strings review

By Jonathan Herrera published 8 January 20

The most affordable Sadowsky basses you can buy

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