Megadeth’s David Ellefson: “There are riffs on this new record that are way harder to play than anything on Rust in Peace” By Michael Astley-Brown The thrash bassist details his and Dave Mustaine’s “insanely progressive” approach to the band’s Dystopia follow-up
The best flatwound bass strings 2020: how to choose the right flatwounds for you By Ed Friedland Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings
Joe Goldman: “I use this piece-of-crap $25 guitar pedal that sounds like a rusted chisel for all the Code Orange stuff” By Hywel Davies The hardcore metal bassist reveals the origins of one of the most intimidating tones ever conceived
Wolfgang Van Halen showcases his mean bass chops on snippet of debut solo album By Michael Astley-Brown The Van Halen and Tremonti bassist shares sneak peek of new material
10 best beginner bass guitars 2020: our pick of the best four-string bass guitars for beginners By Jonathan Horsley The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
Ida Nielsen: "Prince always pushed us to be better - now I want to make sure I’m the best musician I can be" By Mike Brooks, Joel McIver Ida Nielsen talks cheap gear, the Purple One, and explains why her phenomenal new album, 02022020, is slap-free
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and Joe Bonamassa to guest on new Derek Sherinian album, The Phoenix By Richard Bienstock The insane lineup also includes Kiko Loureiro, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan and more
Darkglass’s Element aims to conjure cab sim magic with the touch of a finger By Richard Bienstock New offering boasts touch-sensor sliders for sleek, knob-less operation
Ashdown Grail and Saint review By Phil Mann Amp makers Ashdown step into bass guitar world with this Dan Lakin-designed range of workhorse instruments
Darryl Jones: "The Rolling Stones are pretty cool about letting me play what I want - they trust that I'll find the essence of the songs" By Joel McIver The in-demand bass player goes deep on nailing the Stones' tones, playing with Miles Davis and the luxuries of touring with one of the world's most commercially successful bands
Green Day's Mike Dirnt: “My wife bought me a ’58 Olympic White Fender P-Bass - it eats my friends alive that I play it live” By Mike Brooks The icon of the low-end talks songwriting, collecting vintage basses and giving others to good causes
Jackson unveils Crossroads-inspired San Dimas plus its first 27-fret and Evertune models as part of huge summer line-up By Richard Bienstock Summer line-up also includes fresh Adrian Smith and Dave Ellefson signature designs
Ibanez Premium SR2405W review By Mike Brooks A sensibly priced five-string that delivers a serious punch
A guitarist's guide to playing bass: 20 tips to help you think like a bassist By Matt Scharfglass More at home with six strings? This guide will help you demystify the low-end
My Dying Bride's Lena Abe: "When you’re playing slow, it’s even more noticeable if your timing’s not bang-on" By Bass Player Staff The doom-metal bassist talks playing exclusively with a pick and the creation of the band's latest album, The Ghost of Orion
Yamaha's acquisition of Ampeg heralds a new dawn for bassists By Sponsored Sponsored How the new face behind the legendary amplification manufacturer can satisfy the most diverse backline requirements
Epifani DIST2 2x10 Cabinet review By Joe Daly The DIST2 uses all of Nick Epifani's cab-building experience for a lightweight 2x10 with some serious power behind it
Slipknot bassist Alessandro Venturella to appear on Ernie Ball’s Striking the Chord podcast By Richard Bienstock VMan will talk music and take questions from listeners live during the show, which takes place today
Make Music Day, a “free celebration of music around the world,” to take place on June 21 By Richard Bienstock The event is celebrated with public performances in more than 120 countries across the globe
One Control launches Dyna Red Distortion 4K, Pale Blue Compressor and Blackberry Bass Overdrive pedals By Sam Roche The Japanese company adds to its growing line of stompboxes in collaboration with legendary Swedish pedal designer, Björn Juhl
