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The story behind Intervals virtuoso Jacob Umansky’s signature bass – and why Avenged Sevenfold changed his life
By Nick Wells published
The Intervals and Nita Strauss bassist’s personalized 6-string Dingwall was first made as a one-off artist build – only for it to turn into his first-ever signature model

How Allen McGrier brought his Jamerson-approved Detroit swagger to a classic R&B ballad
By Chris Jisi published
Bassist Allen McGrier grew up in the shadows of Motown and the Jamerson family in particular

Beach Boys hire new bass player from social media – after he made a video on how to sound like the Beach Boys
By Phil Weller published
Chris Cron's unassuming clip went viral, and soon he was learning Carol Kaye’s basslines for the real deal

Paul McCartney announces new Andrew Watt-produced album inspired by an unfamiliar guitar chord
By Matt Owen published
Lead single, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, is out now

Guitarists furious after footage of baggage handler carelessly throwing guitars on the ground goes viral
By Matt Owen published
A clip posted to TikTok currently has more than four million views – and it's sparked outrage

A storm is coming as Gibson unveils modernized Thunderbird bass
By Phil Weller published
New take on the bass combines heritage with modern performance

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the megabucks Flying V that changed Kirk Hammett's life
By Jonathan Horsley published
Fresh new drops from Charvel, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and more...

Why bassist Paul Samwell-Smith chose a short-scale Epiphone for his “rave-ups” with the Yardbirds
By Stevie Glasgow published
The blues-rock opener from the band’s 1966 debut album showcases a standout example of Samwell-Smith’s fluid, freewheeling bass work
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