NAMM 2022: Two Notes debuts tube-driven ReVolt Guitar and Bass amp simulator pedals By Matt Owen published 24 May 22 Each all-analog stompbox boasts a 12AX7 preamp tube, 10 DynIR cab captures and three amp types based on popular Fenders, Ampegs, Marshalls and more
Fender expands and slims down its effects pedal line with launch of affordable new Hammertone series By Michael Astley-Brown published 24 May 22 The new range spans nine pedals, starting at $79 each
Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster on his 5 best bass albums By Bass Player Staff published 24 May 22 Death metal’s low-end master takes us on a bloody tour of the totally NSFW Cannibal catalog
Evanescence announce new touring lineup following departure of Jen Majura By Sam Roche published 24 May 22 Bassist Tim McCord will now play guitar, while Emma Anzai of Aussie rockers Sick Puppies will assume low-end duties
Sergio Vega on his exit from Deftones and new "revolving-door" project By Amit Sharma published 23 May 22 The Quicksand bassist reveals why his time with the alt-metal titans had run its course, and details his plans to work with guest musicians including Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley
NAMM 2022 news: all the latest guitar news, rumors and predictions By Michael Astley-Brown published 23 May 22 Everything we know so far from the world’s biggest guitar gear show
Spiritbox part ways with bassist Bill Crook By Sam Roche published 23 May 22 Former As I Lay Dying bassist Josh Gilbert will assume low-end duties for the band's upcoming tour dates
Korg buys Darkglass Electronics in bid to become “a leader” in the bass gear market By Matt Parker published 20 May 22 The Finnish bass gear manufacturer joins the US brand
Cort Artisan B5 Element review By Mike Brooks published 19 May 22 The B5 is like a beefed-up five-string greatest hits of Cort's Artisan series, with a generous spec at a very attractive price
Pearl Jam cancel final US tour dates after bassist Jeff Ament tests positive for Covid By Sam Roche published 19 May 22 The news comes after drummer Matt Cameron also tested positive, leading the band to recruit founding drummer Dave Krusen for a recent show in Fresno
Will Lee: “A groove is a groove is a groove. If it feels good now, it’s always going to feel good!” By Joel McIver published 18 May 22 Will Lee has done more in his career than any 10 other bass players combined, including the small matter of 6,000 Letterman shows, but he’s not resting on his laurels just yet
NAMM 2022: Walrus Audio drops the Badwater bass preamp and DI By Michael Astley-Brown published 17 May 22 The dedicated low-end offering boasts an optical compressor, blendable three-voice overdrive and four-band EQ
Best bass guitars 2022: long and short-scale bass options for beginners to pros By Jonathan Horsley published 17 May 22 Our pick of the world’s finest low-end monsters, with the best bass guitars from Fender, EBMM, Yamaha and more…
Best beginner bass guitars 2022: four-string bass guitars for beginners By Jonathan Horsley published 17 May 22 The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
Best bass amps 2022: killer low-end amplification options for bassists By Jonathan Horsley published 17 May 22 Give yourself the gift of thunder with the best bass guitar amps money can buy – featuring Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg and more
The Lottery Winners’ Katie Lloyd on making indie collaborations officially a thing, bass heroes, and why the stage is in her blood By Chloe Peacock published 17 May 22 The UK indie-pop bassist explains why she wants to share her band’s “smile music” with other artists
Vote for the best bass part of all time! By Joel McIver published 17 May 22 Will the winner be a funk classic, a metal anthem or a disco workout? You decide...
The Cliff Burton Museum has officially opened – and we were there to see it By Joel McIver published 16 May 22 On May 14, hundreds of Metallica fans flew to rural Sweden for the Museum’s grand opening – and celebrated Burton’s life with loud music and a ton of headbanging
Chase Bliss will now sell directly to consumers rather than raise prices or compromise on builds By Matt Parker published 16 May 22 Joel Korte says the brand’s gear won’t be available via distributors and stores within a few months
This Is Spinal Tap sequel confirmed for 2024 with original cast By Matt Parker published 13 May 22 Double ’Tap! Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls are set to return to cinema screens for one final show