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
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
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
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
Scott Reeder, Tracy Wormworth and Doug Wimbish are your Bassist of the Year judges By Bass Player Staff These keepers of the low-end will be judging your bass guitar entries
Legendary Tower of Power bassist Rocco Prestia dies aged 69 By Richard Bienstock The fingerstyle funk master was one of the most influential bassists of the past 50 years
Former Trivium bassist Brent Young dies aged 37 By Richard Bienstock Young played on the Florida metal band’s 2003 debut album, Ember to Inferno
Original Van Halen bassist Mark Stone dies following cancer battle By Richard Bienstock Stone played with group in their earliest days alongside Eddie and Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth
Harley Benton unveils all-black version of Thunderbird-like TB-70 bass By Richard Bienstock And it comes in at under $200
Billy Cox turned down a slot in the Jimi Hendrix Experience to protect the guitar legend from racism By Richard Bienstock “I figured with me being black, he might not make it,” the bassist says
Did David Gilmour play half of Pink Floyd's basslines? By Richard Bienstock Guy Pratt, Roger Waters' replacement in the band, says he "never thought of him as a bass player"
Blackstar and Gordon Smith/Auden announce plans to “demerge” By Richard Bienstock The British companies will focus on their respective core businesses
Dean introduces the budget-friendly Edge Pro Select Series bass with walnut and burled poplar tops By Richard Bienstock New models offered in four, five and six-string versions, with soapbar or Fishman Fluence pickups
