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Lakland Skyline J-Sonic review

By Mike Brooks

A classically styled Jazz-inspired five-string bass with a sonic twist

How Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh’s Alembic ‘Mission Control’ pioneered the concept of the boutique bass

By Joel McIver and Jason Scheuner

We chronicle the history of the legendary instrument also known as ‘Osiris’, ‘The Osage’ and ‘The Omega’

Tube vs solid-state bass amps: what you need to know

By Dan Veall

Breaking down the difference between lightweight solid-state designs and sought-after tube-driven heads

Sadowsky Masterbuilt 24-Fret Single-Cut Bass

Sadowsky launches all-new single-cut, 24-fret Masterbuilt bass in a range of configurations

By Sam Roche

Each of the three variations features Sadowsky Soapbar pickups and a selection of high-end appointments

Michael Kelly Guitars launches new Pinnacle bass in 4- and 5-string configurations

By Sam Roche

A swamp ash body with a burled poplar top and a pair of Rockfield MDC humbuckers are chief among its features

Dreadbox debuts extensive new range of reverb, delay and flanger effects pedals

By Matt Owen

The colorful collection of Japanese-styled stompboxes are suitable for stringed instruments and synth racks alike, and promise to provide a wide range of versatile effects

Ampeg introduces the “powerful yet lightweight” Rocket Bass Series

By Sam Roche

Amps in the new line feature Ampeg's new Super Grit Technology (SGT) overdrive and '60s-style looks

Fender expands ultra-affordable Squier Affinity lineup with all-new Telecaster, Stratocaster and Jazzmaster models

By Matt Owen

New guitars and basses debuted, along with a host of updates to existing six- and four-string offerings

Bergantino Forté D amp, NXT112 and 210 cabinets review

By Freddy Villano

Is the high-spec, high-powered new Forté D amp from the mighty Bergantino the ultimate bass player's amp?

Gojira launch new single Amazonia, announce charity auction to benefit Indigenous communities of the Amazon

By Sam Roche

Included in the auction are a guitar hand-engraved by Joe Duplantier and a Nash Guitars bass from Robert Trujillo

Release date announced for Reverb.com’s eagerly awaited documentary, The Pedal Movie

By Matt Owen

Watch the new trailer for the full-length film, which is set to explore the comprehensive history of effects pedals, now

Lairat Stega Deluxe review

By Stuart Clayton

Player-friendly design plus precision-engineered components makes for a winning contemporary bass

Royal Blood set to premiere new single Limbo during virtual performance at the 2021 Roblox Bloxy Awards

By Matt Owen

The heavy-riffing pair will perform a three-song set at the virtual awards ceremony, during which they will debut the second single from their upcoming album, Typhoons

Lemmy had his ashes put into bullets to give to his closest friends

By Matt Owen

Former MTV host Riki Rachtman and Ugly Kid Joe singer Whitefield Crane are among those who received the special Lemmy-engraved bullets

New artisan guitar pick store allows you to buy boutique plectrums from across the Plectroverse

By Matt Owen

Heavy Repping!’s new marketplace offers picks from global workshops under one virtual roof, giving guitarists unprecedented access to a huge array of plectrums

How to set bass pickups for optimum tone

By Rob Elrick

Ace luthier Rob Elrick brings decades of wisdom to the table, and here he unpacks the essential business of pickup height

Jimmy Haslip: “I know I don’t play the instrument correctly! I've just tried to find my own way of expressing myself“

By Bass Player Staff

He got lessons from Jaco Pastorius and toured with Allan Holdsworth – now Haslip continues to push the frontiers of bass guitar with album reissues, sessions and a playing style like no other

Epiphone Jack Casady Bass review

By Joel McIver

From the Tunas – sorry, tuners – to the bridge, Casady’s semi-hollow bass design endures into the 2020s

Boss introduces adjustable heavy-duty BAS-1 amp stand

By Matt Owen

The collapsible stand aims to keep your combo safe and secure with a tilt-back design that maximizes monitoring and sound projection potential

Line 6 updates firmware behind Relay G10 wireless systems to prevent potential fire risk

By Sam Roche

All Relay G10, Relay G10S and Relay G10T models purchased prior to March 2020 require the firmware update