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What this perfect pair of vintage Fenders tells us about collecting gear
By Rod Brakes Published
Vintage guitar enthusiast Rod Brakes reveals how his 1965 Fender Duo-Sonic II and '67 Fender Mustang Bass proves you don't need a massive budget to take part in the vintage guitar market

How Victor Wooten created one of the most groundbreaking bass albums ever recorded – and won over Anthony Jackson
By Nick Wells Published
Victor Wooten looks back on his debut release, which attained cult status through word-of-mouth and bootlegging way before it was ever on sale

Robert Plant bassist Viktor Krauss on the genius of the legendary frontman – and the inspiration he gets from his sister Alison
By Nick Wells Published
Few bassists can match the pedigree of Viktor Krauss, thanks to his session work with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell, Robert Plant, James Taylor and just about everyone else

Mick Jagger on recruiting Paul McCartney to play bass on the Rolling Stones' upcoming album
By Janelle Borg Published
The Beatles bassist lent his chops to Covered in You, a track featured on the Stones' forthcoming twenty-fifth studio album, Foreign Tongues

The Jam bassist Bruce Foxton reveals Parkinson's Disease diagnosis
By Janelle Borg Published
Following recent speculation about his health and show cancellations, Foxton has publicly talked about his life-changing condition

How Michael Anthony went from playing backyard parties to sellout crowds with Van Halen
By Nick Wells Published
From humble beginnings to one of rock’s biggest bands, Michael Anthony revisits the defining moments of his Van Halen story

Fancy making money from the tones you make? STL Tones has you covered
By Phil Weller Published
Royalties are received when your tones are used by other players

Ernie Ball and Fender top this month's low-end releases with signature models celebrating two of the bass world’s most influential voices
By Nick Wells Published
John Myung’s new artist model kicks off another stacked month of bass releases, alongside an eye-catching Squier, a semi-acoustic Rickenbacker, and a raft of player-friendly upgrades

Darkglass becomes a surprise rival to Neural DSP and Line 6 with its first guitar-based modeler
By Matt Owen Published
The bass amp and effects specialist wades into guitar waters for the first time with a purpose-built Anagram

Martyn LeNoble was once in desperate need of bass gear – and The Who’s low-end legend came to his rescue
By Matt Owen Published
When he first moved to the US, the Porno for Pyros bassist was unable to ship his trusty Trace Elliott over with him. When a local bass store couldn't provide a replacement in time, Entwistle stepped in…
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