Serek’s The Grand bass packs onboard fuzz tone into a short-scale design By Richard Bienstock New model can “grumble, sputter and spit” courtesy of Skuzz Serkit passive fuzz circuit
Mastodon premiere trippy new song, Fallen Torches, ahead of Medium Rarities compilation By Richard Bienstock New release collects cover tunes, soundtrack contributions, instrumentals, B-sides and live recordings
Ernie Ball Music Man unveils July 2020 Ball Family Reserve guitars and basses in eye-catching finishes By Richard Bienstock Collection is headlined by limited edition StingRay, Silhouette, Albert Lee and Axis models
Manson just made Matt Bellamy a bonkers LED-equipped violin bass By Michael Astley-Brown Muse man’s radical model set to appear on new Jaded Hearts Club single
Could these raised-ridge picks radically change your guitar tone? By Richard Bienstock Acoustik Attak's Attak Piks promise “the sonic result of multiple, rather than single strikes on guitar or bass strings”
Watch members of Tool, Primus, Mastodon and Coheed and Cambria absolutely crush Rush’s classic Anthem By Richard Bienstock The latest from Two Minutes to Late Night is a wonder in the world
Prime Day guitar deals 2020: the latest news on dates and the best Amazon Prime Day deals for guitarists By Guitar World Staff Everything guitarists need to know to get your hands on a great Prime Day guitar deal
This is what Metallica’s One sounds like with every single part played on bass By Richard Bienstock YouTuber Mark Grocki restores the low-end – and then some – to the …And Justice For All classic
Reverb raises selling fee from 3.5% to 5% By Richard Bienstock Online gear marketplace promises to increase investments in “marketing, customer support and seller tools”
Fender releases 5 new short-scale offset Player Series models By Amit Sharma The Mustang, Mustang 90, Duo-Sonic, Duo-Sonic HS and Mustang Bass PJ officially join the Player line-up, complete with fresh finishes
This 'Stomptrooper White'-finished Line 6 HX Stomp IS the multi-effects you’re looking for By Michael Astley-Brown The multi-FX specialist gives its best-selling amp modeler pedal a galactic makeover
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
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
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
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
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
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
