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ChaotH and a custom 9-string bass

“My custom 9-string bass is just as playable as any 4-string Fender!” ChaotH on the unorthodox world of the extended-range bass

By Nick Wells published

Watch the Vvon Dogma I bassist put his fretboard fitness to the test on this custom-made 9-string bass guitar

Dynamo Amplification GT Bass

Dynamo Amplification launches its first-ever bass amp, a hand-built all-tube head that promises “unmatched clarity”

By Michael Astley-Brown published

The GT Bass is only the tip of the iceberg as the Texas firm targets the bass guitar market

The Memphis Boys with Elvis Presley

Tommy Cogbill’s 1966 Fender P-Bass, reportedly used to record with Elvis, is going up for auction with an estimate of $100,000

By Nick Wells published

The sunburst Fender Precision – which was photographed with Elvis at American Sound Studio – also helped shape hits for the likes of Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin

Haim performing live

Haim hit back after accusations of “acting” during live performance: “Don’t ever say we don’t play our instruments”

By Matt Owen published

The trio spoke out after one individual questioned whether bassist Este Haim was playing her parts – something she says the band has to deal with “on every f**king video of us playing”

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney says the “final Beatles record” is nearing release – and it’s been created using AI

By Matt Owen published

McCartney called upon a process that was used to make Peter Jackson's Get Back documentary to complete the song

Music photographer Mick Hutson

Music photographer Mick Hutson has died, aged 58

By Scott Rowley published

Music photographer Mick Hutson, the man behind iconic shots of all your favorite guitarists, has died

Fender Mikey Way Jazz Bass

Fender debuts sparkle-finished Mikey Way Jazz Bass – a glittering signature model that will appeal way beyond its My Chemical Romance associations

By Matt Parker published

Fender has unveiled a stunning new limited-edition signature model for the MCR bassist

Orange Box Bluetooth speaker

Another legendary amp brand has entered the Bluetooth speaker market. Is being Orange enough to stand out?

By Matt Parker published

The Orange Box sees the UK-based firm joins the Bluetooth space race with a unique Class D and Class A/B design

Fender Squier Paranormal electric and bass guitars

Fender just released its most bizarre Squier Paranormal models yet

By Matt Owen published

Feast your eyes on the Big F's latest assortment of alternate reality guitars, sure to send shivers down the spines of purists everywhere

Mooer Micro Looper II

Mooer unveils the Micro Looper II – is it destined to dethrone the TC Electronic Ditto as the go-to mini looper?

By Matt Owen published

The feature-packed pedal has been released alongside the Micro Drummer II, with the pair aiming to make further waves in the mini pedal market

Nikki Sixx and Bob Rock

Bob Rock clarifies comments about Nikki Sixx’s recordings: “At no time did I ever actually think Nikki didn’t play bass on Mötley Crüe’s records”

By Matt Parker published

The producer says Sixx was being “self-deprecating” at the time he made the reported comments to Rock

Jim Pennock, Tom Cram, Roger Johnsen and Parker Coons

DigiTech just dropped a major announcement that made us even more excited about what's in store

By Matt Owen published

Four of DigiTech and DOD’s most influential minds have returned to lead the renewed brands, and some huge pedal releases have already been teased

Nikki Sixx onstage with Mötley Crüe

Nikki Sixx once told Bob Rock he thought someone “replaced” his bass parts on early Mötley Crüe albums

By Matt Parker published

The Mötley Crüe producer recalled a self-deprecating conversation he had during the making of Dr. Feelgood – and stressed Sixx is now “an amazing bass player”

Bill Lee and Spike Lee

Bill Lee, jazz bassist, composer and father of Spike Lee, dies aged 94

By Matt Owen published

The double bass loyalist who rejected the rising wave of electric basses in the '70s worked with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Gordon Lightfoot and more, and scored Spike's first four feature films

TC Electronic Infinite Mini Sample Sustainer

TC Electronic debuts the Infinite Mini Sample Sustainer, shrinking John Mayer’s favorite infinite sustain pedal

By Michael Astley-Brown published

The new design delivers the same organic infinitely looped layers but in a pedalboard real estate-saving enclosure

Former Beatles bassist Chas Newby has died aged 81

The Beatles’ “first left-handed bassist”, Chas Newby, dies aged 81

By Matt Parker published

The bass player and former math teacher was subbed into the Liverpool legend’s early lineup in December 1960 and played one of the most formative shows of the era

Algy Ward, pictured here during his stint with The Damned, has died aged 63

Algy Ward, bassist with The Saints and The Damned and founder of Tank, dies aged 63

By Matt Parker published

The UK bass player played a role in several acclaimed punk and metal bands, yet refused to be pigeonholed by either camp

Dave Grohl and Josh Freese

Foo Fighters officially name Josh Freese as their new drummer

By Matt Owen published

With the help of Chad Smith, Tommy Lee and Danny Carey, Dave Grohl and co confirmed Freese would be joining the band full-time for their upcoming tour

Andy Rourke (right) with The Smiths on their 1985 Meat Is Murder tour

Andy Rourke, bassist with The Smiths, dies aged 59

By Matt Parker published

Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has led tributes to the man he says “reinvented what it is to be a bass guitar player”

John Giblin performing on stage at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert

Kate Bush on John Giblin: “We’ve all lost a great man and an unmatchable musician”

By Nick Wells published

Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Guy Pratt and many more pay tribute to bassist John Giblin