Fusion bass great Jimmy Haslip breaks down his 2001 project with Robben Ford and Vinnie Colaiuta By Chris Jisi published 7 August 24 Jimmy Haslip is a lefty who plays a left-handed 6-string bass with the strings reversed
Epiphone issues new Jack Casady signature model – bringing the firm’s revered Les Paul Signature bass design into fretless territory By Matt Owen published 6 August 24 The Jefferson Airplane icon has made his preferred Les Paul Signature bass design more appealing than ever before with a sleek fretless design
The most famous guitars from Jim Irsay's collection are set to go on public display – for one day By Matt Owen published 6 August 24 The best bits of Irsay's revered guitar collection will be around for one day only, at the grand opening of a year-long exhibit that will explore “how guitars have impacted popular music genres including jazz, country, folk, and especially rock and roll”
Nancy Wilson, Nita Strauss, Lita Ford and more to head up women-only Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp By Tom Poak published 6 August 24 Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp announce the details of their third annual women-only camp
Electro-Harmonix unveils the POG3, the latest generation of the trailblazing octave pedal beloved by Joe Satriani and Jack White By Michael Astley-Brown published 5 August 24 With an all-new chassis, features cribbed from EHX's greatest hits, and a $645 price tag, does this premium pedal mark a new era for the storied New York FX co?
Becky Baldwin made her name on social media while moonlighting as Cliff Burton in a Metallica tribute band. Then she landed her dream gig By Janelle Borg published 5 August 24 Baldwin recounts the years of dedication and hard work that led to one of heavy metal’s most influential bands, Mercyful Fate, inviting her to become their bassist on the spot
Slipknot’s original bassist Paul Gray on holding the middle ground in metal’s most extreme band By Nick Wells published 3 August 24 Slipknot are one of the most visually arresting bands still working today – but the late Paul Gray’s role was decidedly different
Aerosmith retire from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal injury – and say a full recovery is “not possible” By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 August 24 The American rock institution have canceled the remaining dates on their farewell tour following Tyler’s vocal injury last year
Prolific session bassist “Ready” Freddie Washington recalls suddenly competing with Moog synths for work – and why 5-strings were the answer By Janelle Borg published 2 August 24 Washington had to purchase an expensive Ken Smith 5-string bass to stay competitive
GoFundMe page launched in the wake of Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook’s passing By Phil Weller published 2 August 24 The former Spiritbox bassist tragically passed away last week, and the metalcore scene has shown its support to Crook’s grieving family, helping cover funeral costs
“The time I had with Prince at Paisley Park was life-changing”: MonoNeon on collaborating with giants By Nick Wells published 2 August 24 The Jacob Collier, Mac Miller and Prince collaborator reveals the bassline he wishes he'd written, and reflects on the mind-blowing experience of having Mavis Staples and George Clinton guest on his new album
Positive Grid is launching its groundbreaking Spark 2 desktop amp with a live premiere event featuring Nuno Bettencourt and Periphery's Jake Bowen – watch now By Jackson Maxwell last updated 1 August 24 Hosted by Guitar World's own Paul Riario, the star-studded event will give viewers an early look and listen to the already-lauded amp
Guitar Center staff find thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs stashed inside guitar amp By Janelle Borg published 1 August 24 A Guitar Center spokesperson confirmed that the employees at the Lawrenceville, Georgia store are cooperating with law enforcement
“Well, the secret’s out. I’ve come clean”: Still copping Victor Wooten’s 20-year-old bass licks? You’d better take another look By Chris Jisi published 1 August 24 Victor Wooten reveals the musical formula behind his 2005 solo album, Soul Circus
Neural DSP unveils TINA – a robot that promises to revolutionize the digital amp modeling world forever By Matt Owen published 31 July 24 TINA connects to guitar amps via actuator arms, and collects data that will help faithfully and authentically model source material with unprecedented accuracy
“I’d cover the strings in cheeseburger grease, barbecue sauce – even blood”: Stephen Stills on his unlikely bass tone journey By Brian Fox published 31 July 24 Nicknamed Captain Manyhands, Stephen Stills ranks among pop music’s finest unsung bass talents
D’Addario just launched a mic stand that attaches directly to your pedalboard By Phil Weller published 30 July 24 The XPND Pedalboard Mic Stand creates a clever solution for guitarists tasked with tackling tiny stages
Best acoustic bass guitars 2024: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses By Chris Corfield last updated 30 July 24 Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go
How Bill Wyman transformed a 1966 landmark track by the Rolling Stones By Nick Wells published 28 July 24 The Rolling Stones were working to finish their Aftermath album when Bill Wyman made a musical detour
Jerry Cantrell taps Guns N’ Roses and Metallica bassists for new solo album I Want Blood By Michael Astley-Brown published 26 July 24 The Alice in Chains leader has signaled his return to heavy riffs with first single Vilified
