Opeth’s Martín Méndez signs with Sandberg for new signature bass By Michael Astley-Brown The prog-metal bassist serves up a a fresh take on the California TT format
NAMM 2021: the biggest guitar, amp and pedal releases so far By Guitar World The physical show isn’t happening – but the gear launches most definitely are
Boss updates BCB pedalboard series with innovative new designs By Matt Owen Each 'board is designed to be easily transportable while offering total pedal protection and maximum control over reconfiguration
Phil Jones Bass Cub II BG-110 Combo review By Mike Brooks Small, tidy, elegant – and fully featured. Does the new PJB combo achieve the lot?
Tim Bogert, bassist for Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and Beck, Bogert & Appice, dies aged 76 By Richard Bienstock Bogert and Vanilla Fudge influenced everyone from Led Zeppelin to Deep Purple
Best acoustic bass guitars 2021: Unplug and play with our pick of 7 top acoustic basses By Chris Corfield Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play on the go and to practice at home
Sandberg California TM Nighthawk Plus and VS Lionel review By Bass Player Staff Two very different basses from Sandberg stake their claim for mid-priced market supremacy
Holeyboard introduces the expandable and fully reconfigurable Holeyboard 123 pedalboard By Matt Owen Could the "infinitely expandable" Holeyboard 123 be the hol(e)y grail of pedalboards?
Charvel adds 2 bass guitars to its Pro-Mod San Dimas line for 2021 By Sam Roche New additions boast caramelized maple necks, DiMarzio pickups, Luminlay side dots and a host of other luxury appointments
Fender celebrates its 75th Anniversary in style with luxurious Strat, Tele, P-Bass and Jazz Bass models By Richard Bienstock Limited-edition offerings sport Bourbon Burst finishes, Custom Shop pickups and special commemorative appointments
Jackson adds high-spec new bass models to its Pro Series and X Series for 2021 By Sam Roche The Pro Series Spectra Bass and X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV boast a plethora of fine appointments
Colin Bass: “It’s an unknown future for musicians and crew. But hopefully we will all rise like phoenixes from the ashes“ By Bass Player Staff The Camel bassist is hoping to bring a little light to the world with his meditative new album, Still
Gibson announces multi-year partnership with Gene Simmons on custom line of G² guitars and basses By Richard Bienstock Take a look at the first of the new models, the G² Thunderbird Bass
Timothy B. Schmit: “I didn’t peak in my 20s or 30s, like a lot of songwriters do. I’m starting to get it now, which keeps me feeling hopeful“ By Neville Marten The bass great looks back at his favorite sessions, and being asked to join the Eagles in 1977, just as they hit the big time...
Korg USA announces acquisition of Aguilar Amplification By Matt Owen It's "business as usual" for the bass brand, which joins Vox and Blackstar in Korg USA's portfolio of guitar amp manufacturers
Ibanez introduces all-new SR600 series with exclusive Nordstrand pickups By Matt Owen The four, five and six-string bass models promise to deliver an "outstanding performance to cost ratio"
Audient unveils upgraded iD4 and iD14 MKII audio interfaces, new EVO Start Recording Bundle By Richard Bienstock Updated models add new features and looks, at the same low price as their predecessors
Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass review By Joel McIver Short of scale and small of body, this Junior makes few concessions to the modern player – but it's a lot of fun
The best bass gear of 2020 By Bass Player Staff Despite a mutant virus, presidential upheaval and the end of all our gigs, we’ve had plenty of new bass guitars, amps and effects to enjoy
Suzi Quatro: ”I grew up in Detroit, so I was weaned on James Jamerson. He’s still the best. I very much take my style from him” By Joel McIver Kicking down boundaries, 50-million album sales, primetime TV star and awesome bassist... Suzy Q explains how she ended up owning the '70s
