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Two Ibanez metal basses lying on a dark floor

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

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Ida Nielsen

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

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Ernie Bal Music Man Retro '70s StingRay

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.

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Watch Matt Scharfglass Demo the New Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special

By Guitar World Staff published

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Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces the All-New StingRay Special Bass

By Guitar World Staff published

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Cort Introduces New Five-String A5 Plus SCFF Bass Guitar

By Guitar World Staff published

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World's Oldest Electric Bass Guitar Sells on Ebay for $23,000

By Jackson Maxwell published

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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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Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils January Ball Family Reserve Collection

By Guitar World Staff published

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Cort Introduces New B6 Plus AS Electric Bass

By Guitar World Staff published

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