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Bassists
How Troy Sanders landed one of metal’s greatest bassists for a guest spot on Mastodon’s new album
Marrow Deep features an unexpected low-end hero – and according to Troy Sanders, it's the album’s defining bass performance
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch reveals aggressive brain cancer diagnosis ahead of band's farewell tour
The band, together with Finch’s family and friends, have set up a crowdfunding campaign to help cover her urgent medical expenses
How Flea accidentally wrote one of his funkiest basslines
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Bass Gear
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Jamerson’s beloved Precision Bass has been recreated in all its vintage, warm-voiced glory
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