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
Fender has launched its first-ever Certified Pre-Owned program on Reverb By Matt Owen published 21 August 24 New second-hand instruments will be added to the online store every week, and each item will be professionally checked, refurbished if necessary, and sold with a one-year warranty
Sterling debuts new Intro Series, unveiling $199 Cutlass and $249 StingRay models By Matt Owen published 20 August 24 The firm looks to take on the beginner gear market's more established models with a range of nicely spec'd – and nice-looking – affordable electric and bass guitars
Berry Oakley was behind some of the Allman Brothers Band’s most groove-savvy movements By Chris Jisi published 15 August 24 Berry Oakley employed a heavily modified ’62 Jazz Bass to help bind together this Southern rock classic by the Allman Brothers
How Chick Corea bassist Avishai Cohen landed one of the most coveted gigs in jazz By Nick Wells published 15 August 24 Born in Israel and raised in St. Louis, Avishai Cohen followed the path of many bass players – electric to acoustic – and ended up landing in the hottest seat in the jazz circuit
Nick Oliveri on Queens of the Stone Age's “definitive” era By Andrew Daly published 15 August 24 The veteran bassist discusses the state of his relationship with Josh Homme, the nerves that almost derailed the first Kyuss shows – and whether or not he’d rejoin QOTSA
The Go-Go's Kathy Valentine recalls recruiting Ace Frehley and Gilby Clarke for her solo album By Janelle Borg published 14 August 24 Valentine approached Frehley to play on her record at her birthday party – not expecting him to actually show up at the studio
Did Walrus Audio just drop the ultimate compact power supply for amp modelers and multi-FX rigs? By Michael Astley-Brown published 14 August 24 The Canvas Power HP is a small-footprint isolated supply designed for use with the Quad Cortex, HeadRush, HX Stomp and more
“I was as blindsided as everyone else”: Experimental rock darlings Black Midi announce “indefinite” hiatus By Janelle Borg published 14 August 24 Bassist Cameron Picton claims he was surprised by the sudden announcement made by guitarist Geordie Greep
How Jack Bruce put a fresh spin on Cream hits Sunshine of Your Love and White Room By Chris Jisi published 14 August 24 Some people believe rock ’n’ roll should never leave the cozy three-chord confines of the garage – and then there’s Jack Bruce
Fender’s Cobalt Chrome pickups will breathe new life into your Jazz or Precision bass – but developing an all-new bass pickup design wasn’t easy By Matt Owen published 13 August 24 Voiced by tone titan Tim Shaw, Fender's latest Jazz and Precision bass pickups look to help reduce noise and add extra flair to your low-end tone
Pixies’ new bass player on how she ended up joining the band – and why it forced her to change her approach to playing By Matt Owen published 13 August 24 Emma Richardson was recruited earlier this year to replace Paz Lenchantin in the alt-rock outfit – and that meant re-evaluating her playing
Blackstar’s Polar 4 pitches for the pro player by supersizing the guitar-focused audio interface By Matt Parker published 13 August 24 The amp firm’s latest guitarist-centric interface offers a wealth of connectivity while continuing to wage war on digital clipping
