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Best basses for metal 2025: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets
By Chris Corfield last updated
From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Ida Nielsen: "Prince always pushed us to be better - now I want to make sure I’m the best musician I can be"
By Mike Brooks, Joel McIver published
Ida Nielsen talks cheap gear, the Purple One, and explains why her phenomenal new album, 02022020, is slap-free

Why the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay remains a top choice for countless pro bassists
By Chris Gill published
A look at the resilience of the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay bass, arguably Leo Fender's final great design achievement.

Watch Matt Scharfglass Demo the New Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special
By Guitar World Staff published

Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces the All-New StingRay Special Bass
By Guitar World Staff published

Cort Introduces New Five-String A5 Plus SCFF Bass Guitar
By Guitar World Staff published

World's Oldest Electric Bass Guitar Sells on Ebay for $23,000
By Jackson Maxwell published

Ernie Ball Music Man Debuts New Cutlass, StingRay, St. Vincent Guitars, StingRay 4 and 5 Bass Guitars
By Guitar World Staff published
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