G&L Guitars unveils retro-cool 40th anniversary CLF Research L-2500 bass By Richard Bienstock New model boasts old-school headstock and neck profile, chrome control plate, Tri-Tone electronics system
Get classic Sadowsky bass tone in a pedal with the company’s new preamp stompboxes By Richard Bienstock SPB-1 and SPB-2 units can be used as an EQ boost or a DI box
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass review By Mike Brooks ‘Not another Fender Jazz’, you may be thinking. Well, looks can be deceiving...
Orangewood Guitars introduces its first-ever acoustic bass, the ultra-affordable Oliver Jr. By Richard Bienstock Solid-top mini-bass boasts short scale, Fishman Sonitone preamp system
The MOD Dwarf crams infinitely updatable plugins into a giggable multi-effects pedal By Richard Bienstock Two independent audio channels, fully assignable knobs, buttons and footswitches and more than 400 free plugins highlight the open-source MOD Devices unit
G&L keeps the 40th anniversary celebrations going with special-edition S-500 guitar and SB-1 bass By Richard Bienstock Anniversary models sport okoume bodies, MFD pickups and Clear Ruby Red finishes
Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups review By Joe Daly We fall under the in-Fluence of these slinky new pickups from Fishman
How to use bass compressor pedals By Dan Veall The Bass Player guide to compressors and how to integrate them in your rig
The Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman to auction off historic guitars, basses, amps and more By Richard Bienstock Highlights include Let It Bleed-era ’69 Fender Mustang bass, “Rock and Roll Circus” Les Paul and Vox AC30 he used to audition for the band
Feast your eyes on Ernie Ball Music Man’s stunning February Ball Family Reserve Collection guitars By Richard Bienstock This month's lineup features the Majesty in Jester Red, StingRay5 Special bass in Ginger Burst and Valentine in Walnut Flame
Tal Wilkenfeld: "I don’t really think about switching from guitar to bass or vice versa - it’s more about what mindset you’re choosing to be in" By Amit Sharma Australian musician Tal Wilkenfeld - known for her work with Jeff Beck, Prince and Herbie Hancock - on her new album and incredible journey so far
TC Electronic’s Plethora X5 TonePrint Pedalboard might just be the multi-effects pedal you’ve been waiting for By Michael Astley-Brown Every TonePrint pedal onboard, 5 MASH footswitches, FX loop and much more
Stonefield Mighty Mini, Sub Mini and Mini Plus review By Mike Brooks A new range of flexibly featured and eye-catching cabinets from New Zealand
Maddie Jay: "I feel like it was an advantage transferring from bass to guitar… which is a controversial statement!" By Amit Sharma The Instagram guitarist/bassist on releasing her own music after being a session player and her affinity for the Fender Mustang bass
Leprous bassist Simen Daniel Børven: "Good sound is in the hands. All the cool brands out there won’t save you" By Bass Player Staff The French prog-metaller steps out of the gear mindset and says the tone is all in your hands
Up to 60% savings on guitar gear in the Sweetwater, ProAudioStar, Musician's Friend and Guitar Center President's Day sales By Guitar World Staff Prices slashed on acoustic and electric guitars, amps, effects and studio gear
Alter Bridge's Brian Marshall: "As a bass player, I tend to play off of what a vocalist would do" By Bass Player Staff The hard-rock bassist talks writing and recording Walk the Sky, and collaborating across time zones
Esteemed Washington luthier Mike Lull dies aged 65 - Pearl Jam pay tribute By Michael Astley-Brown Lull serviced and built guitars for the likes of Soundgarden, Nirvana and Death Cab For Cutie
Killswitch Engage's Mike D’Antonio: "I use less midrange these days so I can get that really sick, empty, low funk sound" By Hywel Davies The metal bassist on angry tones, staying loyal to Ibanez and getting too pumped up to play
Jackson Spectra Series JS3 bass review By Joe Daly This slinky Jackson bass steps away from the brand’s heavy metal heritage
