Bass Guitars

Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac and ZZ Top basses top the biggest four-string sales at historic Jim Irsay auction

By Phil Weller published 16 March 26

The late billionaire’s sensational instrument collection has gone under the hammer, including some very notable basses

The Specials’ Ghost Town bass fetches thousands at auction – having been bought for just £200

By Phil Weller published 13 March 26

Horace Panter used the Fender Precision to record The Specials’ timeless two-tone hit, and also featured in his supergroup, General Public

The origins of Ernie Ball Music Man – and how it all started with a bass

By Phil Weller published 27 February 26

The StingRay was worked on by Sterling Ball, Leo Fender and others, initially under the Music Man brand name

The bass Bootsy Collins used to record a James Brown anthem has been listed on eBay

By Nick Wells published 24 February 26

The Fender Jazz Bass bought at auction for $40,000, has now been listed on eBay for almost twice as much. But you’ll have to bid an extra $299 if you want the original strings

The bass used to record The Special’s gloomy political anthem, Ghost Town, is headed to auction

By Phil Weller published 20 February 26

The Fender Precision was also used in Horace Panter’s supergroup with members of The Clash and Dexy’s Midnight Runners

Aria marks 40 years since Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's passing by reissuing his posthumous signature bass

By Phil Weller published 21 January 26

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