Bass Player

Turn your old guitar strings into sculptures with the String Thing

By Phil Weller published 20 January 26

With 1.5Mlbs worth of old guitar strings going into landfill each year, could this mummy help ease the pressure?

Pink Floyd session guitarist says Roger Waters was “resentful” of Eric Clapton

By Phil Weller published 19 January 26

The bassist had welcomed him into his band, but quickly discovered what his fanbase was like

Harley Benton closes its official U.S. Reverb store following tariff uncertainties

By Janelle Borg published 19 January 26

The European budget-friendly brand, owned by giant German retailer Thomann, opened its own Reverb store in October 2024

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including some huge early NAMM releases

By Matt Owen published 17 January 26

It is the week before NAMM, and the gear drops are coming in thick and fast. This week, we have "the ultimate modern headless guitar", a recreation of Keith Richards' go-to six-string, John Mayer's new-favorite Silver Sky finish and more

Fender issues massive free update for the Mustang Micro Plus – and it’s the one bassists have been waiting for

By Phil Weller published 16 January 26

A total of 10 new amps and presets have been added as Fender looks to give bassists the “ultimate silent-practice accessory”

Fender forges surprise Samsung partnership to bring Fender Play to home TV screens for the first time

By Phil Weller published 15 January 26

Now available as an app on Samsung TVs, the tuition service just got easier to access

Why Sting just paid $800,000 to his former Police bandmates, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland

By Janelle Borg published 15 January 26

Summers and Copeland launched a legal case last year, claiming “historic underpayment” for their contributions to the Police's hits

Boss moves to take control of the entry level amp modeler space with the $229 GX-1

By Matt Owen published 15 January 26

The effects pedal giant looks to make the multi-effects modeler experience more intituitive than ever with an affordable price tag and fool-proof layout

Jack Osbourne sets the record straight on how much Back to the Beginning actually donated to charity

By Janelle Borg published 14 January 26

Initial reports suggested that Ozzy Osbourne's final show raised over $190 million for three charities