Jah Wobble on his 5 essential bass albums By Bass Player Staff Celebrating the back catalog of the former Public Image Ltd. bassist – all the hits, the misses and the maybes
How to use a DI box on bass guitar By Dan Veall Humble, practical, necessary... The DI box might not be the most romantic tool at your disposal but few are more practical
Former King Crimson singer and bassist Gordon Haskell has died aged 74 By Richard Bienstock Haskell appeared on the legendary prog band's The Wake of Poseidon and Lizard before enjoying a long solo career
Danelectro releases '59DC short-scale bass By Sam Roche The new model's size is described as a "halfway house" between an electric guitar and a full-scale bass guitar
Add Jaco-like tones and colors to your playing with Isobella Burnham’s harmonics masterclass By Richard Bienstock The British session virtuoso sits down with Rotosound to decode natural, artificial and sliding harmonics for players at every level
Former AC/DC bassist Paul Matters has died By Richard Bienstock Matters played with the band just after the recording of their 1975 debut, High Voltage
Could you be the Bassist of the Year? By Bass Player Staff Calling all bassists... It’s time to enter the biggest bass talent search of the year!
Here are the top Fender electric guitar and bass deals this Prime Day By Michael Astley-Brown Grab a bargain on these heavily discounted guitars from the iconic US guitar company – Teles, Strats, acoustics and more
Prime Day guitar deals 2020: These deals are still live By Guitar World Staff Prime Day is over, but these deals on acoustics, electrics, amps, effects and more are still rocking
This stunning Ocean Turquoise Fender Player Precision Bass has had $125 slashed off its asking price By Michael Astley-Brown Just $599 gets you this tortoiseshell pickguarded beauty
Chic bassist Jerry Barnes: “I use Bernard's chucking, but not like him… I’m trying to keep from bleeding!“ By Bass Player Staff Chic's low-end master of funk on gear, influences, touring with Cher and keeping Bernard Edwards' basslines alive
Save an almighty $80 on these sleek, limited-edition Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass HH models By Michael Astley-Brown Sweetwater slashes prices on four- and five-string basses in exclusive finishes, with roasted maple necks and active humbuckers
Michael Manring: “I’ve come to believe the bass may have more capacity for altered tuning than any other instrument“ By Michael Manring The San Fran bass phenom returns with Small Moments and explains the far-reaching philosophy behind the music
Bog Street’s innovative Axe Series picks offer more picking control and options, minus the hand fatigue and tension By Richard Bienstock Unique plectrums boast three-sided form-factor design and thick and thin edges in one pick
Members of Anthrax and Megadeth headline Deep Purple charity jam to benefit Metal for Kids. United! By Richard Bienstock More than two dozen metal musicians take on the 1974’s Burn to support children’s cancer initiative
The NU-X Mighty Plug is loaded with tons of effects, amp models and cab IRs – and fits in the palm of your hand By Richard Bienstock The “Silent Play” system plugs directly into your guitar or bass, and is remote-controlled via Bluetooth
Jessica Elalouf: “Being fancy is fun, but timing, technique, and grooving is most important to me“ By Jessica Elalouf The Ernie Ball-toting Exigent bassist shares her story so far
Michael Kelly Custom Collection Element 4 review By Mike Brooks A classic bass design with some rewarding innovation
Yamaha celebrates 30 years of the Billy Sheehan signature series with limited-edition Attitude 30th bass By Sam Roche Each of the 30 basses available comes with a signed certificate of authenticity
