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Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 in Silverburst finish photographed on scratched white board.
“Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside – this is a very capable bass”: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review

By Stuart Williams Published

A cult-classic Gibson bass gets a ressurection courtesy of Epiphone and Green Day's Mike Dirnt

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Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass Active in our testing studio
Best bass guitars 2026: long and short-scale bass options for beginners to pros

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Our pick of the world’s finest low-end monsters, with the best bass guitars from Fender, Cort, Yamaha and more…

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American songwriter and former bass player with Metallica, Cliff Burton (1962-1986), performs at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI during the Ride The Lightning Tour on February 1, 1985
Aria marks 40 years since Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's passing by reissuing his posthumous signature bass

By Phil Weller Published

It first arrived in 2013, with the revamp set to cater to the modern player

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The Cort GB Short-scale Bass finished in green, photographed against a light wooden floor and rug.
"A well-chosen feature set that really elevates it above similarly priced short-scales”: Cort GB-Short Scale Bass review

By Connor Flys Published

Cort short? A MarkBass preamp, roasted maple neck and more proves that short-scale basses don't have to mean 'less'

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Fender American Professional Classic Precision Bass in 3-Color Sunburst shot on wood floor boards
"Hits the sweet spot of Fender’s heritage, sound, practicality and price": Fender American Professional Classic Precision Bass review

By Stuart Williams Published

Fender's new entry-point into US-made instruments finds the sweet spot between old and new

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Hofner Violin Bass
Höfner, the famed instrument maker behind Paul McCartney’s iconic Violin Bass, reportedly files for bankruptcy

By Matt Owen Published

The firm was founded in 1887, and designed the legendary Violin Bass that became Macca’s go-to in the Beatles and beyond

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American soul singer and songwriter James Brown (1933-2006) performs live on stage with the J.B.'s, including bass guitarist Bootsy Collins on left and guitarist Catfish Collins (1943-2010) behind on right, in East Ham, London in March 1971
Bootsy Collins' first Fender Jazz Bass has just been sold at auction – and shot past its estimate

By Janelle Borg Published

James Brown bought the bass sometime in 1970 for his young protégé, William Earl Collins, better known as Bootsy Collins, and it would go on to be played by another one of his bassists, Fred Thomas

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Squier's Debut Series Precision Bass, laid down on a hardwood floor
The cheapest bass Fender makes isn't just useful for beginners – save a huge 20% on it this Black Friday

By Jackson Maxwell Published

At just $131 this Black Friday at Amazon, this is a great deal for those who want their first four-string, a bass to quickly pick up for recording, or even a modding project to have fun with

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Fender American Professional II Precision Bass
Bassists, this one's for you – 9 great Black Friday bass guitar deals with up to $250 off Fender, Yamaha, Darkglass, Line 6 and more

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

These 9 amazing bass savings prove it’s not just the Black Friday prices that are low

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American soul singer and songwriter James Brown (1933-2006) performs live on stage with the J.B.'s, including bass guitarist Bootsy Collins on left and guitarist Catfish Collins (1943-2010) behind on right, in East Ham, London in March 1971.
When a young Bootsy Collins joined James Brown’s band, the Godfather of Funk bought him a Fender Jazz Bass. Now it’s up for auction

By Nick Wells Published

Following Bootsy’s departure from the JBs in 1972, the bass continued its life on stage with Fred Thomas, another of Brown’s longtime bassists

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