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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

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

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

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

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

John Entwistle’s Warwick bass triples in value after analysis reveals links to another rock great
By Phil Weller published
The prototype's natural finish and some sharp eyes have helped it to a huge bump in value

Mike Dirnt looks back on his early bass days – as Epiphone launches signature version of his cult classic Grabber G-3
By Phil Weller published
Dirnt has championed the oddball 1970s bass throughout his career. Now he's got his own signature Epiphone version

“It absolutely nails the sounds of the ‘60s when palm muted and picked”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT Bass Double-cut review
By Connor Flys published
It's a reboot of the lesser-spotted Gretsch Corvette – but it's only got four strings!
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