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Beginner Bass Guitar Guide: What to Buy First and How to Upgrade Later
Keep It Groovy

Beginner Bass Guitar Guide: What to Buy First and How to Upgrade Later

Learn what beginner bass guitar gear you need to start playing — plus simple, affordable upgrades to take your first bass further.

Virtuosity Meets Vision: DarWin Drops “Rising Distortion” Ahead of New Album
Bass Videos

Virtuosity Meets Vision: DarWin Drops “Rising Distortion” Ahead of New Album

Mohini Dey cuts through with clarity and bite on DarWin’s “Rising Distortion,” joined by Greg Howe, Simon Phillips, and DarWin himself.

New from Mono: M80 Classic Ultra Bass Case with Wheels, Redesigned Storage, and AirTag Pouch
Accessories & Strings

New from Mono: M80 Classic Ultra Bass Case with Wheels, Redesigned Storage, and AirTag Pouch

Mono launches the M80 Classic Ultra Bass Case, featuring upgraded storage, Freeride wheels, and an AirTag pouch for gig-ready protection.

New EMG E-Series Bass Pickups Deliver Powerful Ceramic Tone in Slim Soapbar Design
Pickups

New EMG E-Series Bass Pickups Deliver Powerful Ceramic Tone in Slim Soapbar Design

EMG’s new E-Series bass pickups feature slim soapbar design, ceramic magnets, and solderless installation for powerful, versatile tone.

Watch Charles Berthoud Push His New 5-String Bass to the Limit
Bass Videos

Watch Charles Berthoud Push His New 5-String Bass to the Limit

Charles Berthoud debuts his new 5-string signature bass from Schecter in a solo performance that shows what this instrument is made for.

Adam Blackstone’s “Humble Magic, Vol. 1” Reimagines Jazz Standards with Soul
New Albums

Adam Blackstone’s “Humble Magic, Vol. 1” Reimagines Jazz Standards with Soul

Adam Blackstone returns with "Humble Magic, Vol. 1," blending jazz standards, new originals, and soulful big band arrangements with bass at the core.

Mic Swings and Stack Knobs: Taking Back Sunday in Photos from Chicago & Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Mic Swings and Stack Knobs: Taking Back Sunday in Photos from Chicago & Tour Dates

With a fired-up crowd and a strong setlist, Taking Back Sunday kicked things off right in Chicago. Shaun Cooper’s tone was locked in and full.

Jason Momoa’s Stradi “Prince of Darkness” Bass: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with Ancient Bog Oak
Bass of the Week

Jason Momoa’s Stradi “Prince of Darkness” Bass: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with Ancient Bog Oak

Jason Momoa honors Ozzy Osbourne with Stradi’s “Prince of Darkness” bass, featuring ancient bog oak, bismuth details, and raw metal aesthetics.

David Gilmour Returns to IMAX: Live at the Circus Maximus Hits Theaters This Fall
Bass Videos

David Gilmour Returns to IMAX: Live at the Circus Maximus Hits Theaters This Fall

Watch David Gilmour perform “Sorrow” live in Rome, part of his upcoming concert film and live album from the Luck and Strange tour.

The Who Release “Live at The Oval 1971,” Spotlighting John Entwistle’s Fiery Bass Genius
New Albums

The Who Release “Live at The Oval 1971,” Spotlighting John Entwistle’s Fiery Bass Genius

The Who unearth Live at The Oval 1971, a powerful archival release that highlights John Entwistle’s groundbreaking bass playing.

Coheed and Cambria Bring the Heat to Chicago [Photo Gallery] & Tour Schedule
Concerts & Tours

Coheed and Cambria Bring the Heat to Chicago [Photo Gallery] & Tour Schedule

Coheed and Cambria hit Chicago with a stacked set and killer energy. Zach Cooper’s Yamaha and Aguilar rig cut through with power and precision.

The Beatles’ First U.S. Concert, New Gear & More: This Week’s Top Bass Stories
Weekly Top 10

The Beatles’ First U.S. Concert, New Gear & More: This Week’s Top Bass Stories

Relive The Beatles’ first U.S. concert, explore new bass gear, and catch the week’s most-read stories from the world of low end.