Fishbone’s Norwood Fisher names his 10 best basslines By Chris Jisi published 8 September 24 The most iconic bass riffs in Fishbone’s catalog, according to Norwood Fisher himself
Esperanza Spalding on jamming with Prince, and the stunning upset of Justin Bieber By Chris Jisi published 7 September 24 A support slot with Prince set the stage for Esperanza Spalding’s 2011 Grammy win and a whole new level of recognition
How a late-night drinking session with Lars Ulrich almost ruined Robert Trujillo’s Metallica try-out By Nick Wells published 7 September 24 Robert Trujillo was announced as Metallica's new bassist on February 24, 2003, following a two-day try-out for the metal giants
Harley Benton scales down its flagship floor modeler – and the versatile DNAfx GiT Core costs just $98 By Phil Weller published 6 September 24 Featuring a wealth of amp models, IRs and effects, the DNAfx GiT Core makes digital modeling accessible for all
Following mega-tours with Muse and Royal Blood, sister act The Warning are riff rock’s next big success story By Joe Bosso published 6 September 24 From Metallica covers to U.S. network television and a searing third album powered by the creative heat of fuzz and distortion, Daniela and Alejandra Villarreal Vélez are going places fast, and hungry for more
Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery reflects on his brief stint with the Smashing Pumpkins and what he learned from Billy Corgan By Janelle Borg published 5 September 24 Avery briefly worked with Corgan on what would later become the Pumpkins’ seventh album, Zeitgeist
Tony Levin explains his Funk Fingers appendages – and the rivalry they sparked with Peter Gabriel By Matt Parker published 5 September 24 The bass icon says the Funk Fingers are at the heart of an ongoing argument about the performance of Big Time
W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless on the invaluable advice he received from David Gilmour By Janelle Borg published 2 September 24 Lawless has also revealed why he had to switch to bass for the band's first two albums
“I’m like the power forward on a basketball team”: Bob Glaub might be the most famous bass player you’ve never heard of By Nick Wells published 2 September 24 Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks and oh so many more: for 50 years, Bob Glaub has kept things moving on hit after hit
Raphael Saadiq on playing with Prince, D'Angelo and the “dead” 1962 Fender that put the vintage in Instant Vintage By Chris Jisi published 1 September 24 The Tony! Toni! Toné! trailblazer created a whole new rhythm section style on his 2002 solo debut
The late Mick Karn on his first tour with David Torn and Bill Bruford By Bill Leigh published 31 August 24 Few electric bassists have a style as singular and strong as Japan’s fretless sorcerer
Best basses for metal 2024: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets By Chris Corfield last updated 29 August 24 From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before
Keanu Reeves’ new Fender Custom Shop P-Bass inspired an all-new circuit called “the Keanu wiring” By Phil Weller published 28 August 24 The actor's new instrument is full of some intriguing personalizations, and offers a fresh take on the classic sunburst finish
Chris Wood unpacks his playing – both schooled and unschooled – with Medeski, Martin & Wood By Chris Jisi published 28 August 24 Leaning on a vintage Fender and an old Ampeg, Chris Wood indulged his tone addictions on Medeski, Martin & Wood's Uninvisible
New Pixies bassist Emma Richardson on how landing her dream gig made her switch to picks – and ditch the pedals By Andrew Daly published 27 August 24 The Band of Skulls bassist had to quickly learn to pick after taking over the role previously held by Paz Lenchantin and Kim Deal
How Cameo bassist Aaron Mills provided the backbone for two of OutKast’s biggest hits By Bill Leigh published 25 August 24 There was no need for looping when Word Up bass veteran Aaron Mills tracked with the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo
How to restring a bass guitar: step-by-step guidance on changing your bass strings, from a professional guitar repairer By Jack Ellis published 24 August 24 Here’s my go-to process for changing the strings on a bass guitar – complete with pictures
“What you think is guitar is actually me strumming chords on bass”: How Incubus bassist Ben Kenney came up with the perfect bassline By Brian Fox published 24 August 24 Ben Kenney's bassline underwent several changes, but he says there’s one section of the band’s 2006 hit that no guitarist can replicate
Paul McCartney joins Andrew Watt and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to perform Beatles and Neil Young classics at tiny show By Janelle Borg published 22 August 24 The Beatles legend also revealed that he has written an as-yet-unreleased song with Watt
Kathy Valentine switched from guitar to bass for The Go-Go’s – until her solo skills were called upon again By Andrew Daly published 21 August 24 The Hall of Famer on not being allowed to contribute as much as she wanted, why the band may not return, and working with Ace Frehley and Gilby Clark
