Bass Player News

DR's Dragon Skin+ strings feature an innovative coating design that aims to get strings vibrating to their full potential – so much so that Henrik Linder thinks they “will change the way I play music”

The Lizard Queen has become the Lizard King, offering a dynamic, blendable octave fuzz pedal designed specifically for bass players

Michael Anthony gives his thoughts on Alex Van Halen selling all his gear

Plus you can now control Fender’s flagship amp modeler with your phone

AA-side single You’re So Impatient / Que Sera, Sera goes from punk-infused to dark folk tale in the span of five minutes

Manny’s was so iconic it featured in a Guns N’ Roses video – and now the company behind Heritage Guitars has acquired the trademark

Precision, Jazz and Mustang-flavored four- and five-strings headline the affordable new MV range

Butler says “everybody wants to do it”, but there's still a long way to go before anything is made official

The world's first guitar cat synthesizer pedal has three meow controllers and eight unique voicings, ranging from Staccato Kitten to Acid Kitty Synth

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee paid tribute to the Canadian songwriting icon in Toronto

With Bluetooth pairing capabilities, a channel balancing dial, and a sleek design, Orange has launched a hi-fi system that’s the first of its kind for the brand

Michael Anthony reveals what he thinks about Wolfgang Van Halen replacing him as VH's bassist in 2007

7 amp models usher in the new Katana era, bringing with them choice tonal, functional and software updates that take the market-leading amp family to new heights

The bass amp specialist has brought its Tone Hammer and AG Series amps into the modern age with some indispensable updates

The rock icons kicked off their European tour with a hit-filled 24-song set in Germany

The diamonds’ abrasive texture is the perfect non-slip grip material for guitar picks, according to Patoma Music

Xotic Pedals has introduced a limited-edition version of its EP Booster, with two new colorways to celebrate its 15th anniversary

The Japanese amp and effects giant is hyping “enhanced features and sounds” for its flagship amp as it seeks to land fresh punches in an increasingly competitive market

With signature EMG pickups and an era-specific headstock design, Spector's new basses promise to deliver “the sound and feel that inspired Doug Wimbish's signature style”

The family-run retailer has reportedly started the procedure of auctioning off its assets