Les Claypool faces off with Metallica’s Robert Trujillo in a bass-slapping duel in new short film Precious Metals By Richard Bienstock The film is directed by the Primus bassist’s son, Cage Claypool
Rickenbacker reveals limited-edition 90th anniversary 480XC and 4005XC models By Matt Owen The celebratory six-string and four-string offerings from the iconic guitar maker sport classic Rickenbacker body shapes, checkerboard binding and a choice of ornate finishes
Rhonda Smith: “The years I spent with Prince were absolutely incredible. It changed the trajectory of my life“ By Joel McIver The Jeff Beck bassist checks in to talk gear, technique and her memories of working with The Purple One
Cliff Burton to be honored with livestream event on his 59th birthday By Richard Bienstock Friends and bandmates will gather on Twitch to pay tribute to the late Metallica bassist
Gene Simmons: “People remember a classic and simple bassline more than they do the actual song” By Amit Sharma The outspoken Kiss four-stringer on his new line of Gibson G² guitars and basses, the infectious energy of Eddie Van Halen and his favorite basslines of all time
The Infinity Case offers a dazzling new way to display your guitar By Richard Bienstock New cabinets utilize mirrors and lighting for unique visual effect
D’Addario’s new tuner pedal features a countdown timer to keep track of your set length By Michael Astley-Brown The Chromatic Pedal Tuner+ also adds an onboard buffer
Bergantino Audio Systems launches super-lightweight NXV Series of bass cabs By Sam Roche New cabs boast Neo-Xtreme-Technology drivers in a ported Italian poplar plywood and Baltic birch housing
Jason Momoa: ”I always knew I wanted to play bass. I wish I'd done this when I was young – but I’m making up for lost time” By Joel McIver Aquaman himself answers his bass heroes' questions and explains why low-end thunder is music to his ears
Rush's Alex Lifeson on new music with Geddy Lee: "We're both eager to get back together" By Sam Roche The prog guitar icon discusses Neil Peart's passing, and writing new material with his Rush bandmate in new interview
Sandberg celebrates its 35 anniversary with special-edition California Supreme bass By Richard Bienstock Fresh take on the company’s flagship model boasts quilted maple top and Delano X-Tender pickups
D’Addario changes pedalboards forever with the launch of telescopic XPND design By Michael Astley-Brown Expandable rails mean you’ll never run out of pedalboard space again
Saved By the Bell star Dustin Diamond’s dying wish was to meet Tool’s Justin Chancellor By Richard Bienstock Diamond, who played Screech Powers on the show, played bass and had plans to start a Tool tribute act
Ernie Ball seeks to streamline your string-changing experience with the new Pegwinder Plus By Matt Owen The all-in-one Pegwinder Plus boasts a built-in acoustic pin puller, fluid ball-bearing design and custom molded ergonomic grip
Opinionhut offers music makers the chance to get quick, unbiased feedback on their songs By Matt Owen The service promises guaranteed, quality feedback in a forum free of the toxic traits that characterize other social media platforms
Glenn Hughes: “People talk about my vocals, but I’ve never, ever felt this good about playing bass“ By Joel McIver The ‘Voice Of Rock’ and Deep Purple icon speaks candidly about his bass playing over the decades, why he should have never left Trapeze, and how the Dead Daisies reignited his four-string fire
Old Blood Noise Endeavors updates and streamlines the Alpha Haunt Fuzz By Matt Owen The compact pedal promises "endless worlds of fuzz" courtesy of a highly interactive and incredibly versatile control set that boasts 12 individual controls
Sadowsky announces new limited-edition MetroLine and Masterbuilt basses for 2021 By Sam Roche New additions boast okoume bodies with Claro walnut tops, passive Sadowsky soapbar pickups and a wealth of tonal controls
Harley Benton unveils ultra-compact, uber-affordable Block-300B bass amp head By Sam Roche Tiny 300W head boasts five-band EQ, DI output and tones optimized for passive and active basses
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