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Make Your Walking Bass Lines Flow with Triplets (Blues Bass Lesson)
Learn how to use triplets to add movement and smooth transitions to your walking bass lines. This blues bass lesson breaks down how to connect chords, improve groove, and make your lines sound more musical.
Throwback: Miles Davis Turns “Milestones” Loose with Dave Holland on Bass
The year of Bitches Brew, Miles Davis was redefining the band in real time. Dave Holland’s upright work reveals a new role for the bass.
Yuichiro Yokouchi, Fujigen Founder and Guitar Industry Pioneer, Dies at 98
Yuichiro Yokouchi, founder of Fujigen and a key figure in Japan’s instrument industry, has died at 98. His work helped shape generations of basses and guitars.
The Wait Is Over: Gallien-Krueger’s RB Legacy 1001 and 2001 Are Now Shipping
Gallien-Krueger’s RB Legacy 1001 and 2001 are now shipping, delivering analog tone, massive output via Class H power, and new studio-ready features for bassists.
Watch Mark Sandman’s 2-String Slide Bass in This 1994 Morphine Session
A four song Morphine set from 1994 showcases Mark Sandman’s 2 string bass and slide technique, delivering a deep, raw groove with minimal gear.
Contacting the Mothership: Pops Magellan’s DAMAGE Live at EastWest Studios
Bassist Pops Magellan has released "DAMAGE (Live at EastWest Studios)," a new three-song live EP featuring one-take performances captured at Hollywood’s EastWest Studios.
Bass of the Week: The McGrath Thunderhorse IV Is a Tonal Swiss Army Knife
Bass of the Week: The McGrath Thunderhorse IV combines triple pickups, flexible switching, and 18-volt electronics for a huge range of tones.
Jack Bruce, Cream, and “Sunshine Of Your Love” Live at Royal Albert Hall in 2005
Newly released footage from Cream’s 2005 reunion highlights Jack Bruce’s fretless tone as he and Eric Clapton split vocals on this classic track.
Carmine Appice’s Cactus Recruits Billy Sheehan, Dug Pinnick, Tony Franklin, and More for Temple of Blues II
Carmine Appice and Cactus return with "Temple of the Blues II," featuring Billy Sheehan, Dug Pinnick, Tony Franklin, Rudy Sarzo, Jimmy Haslip, and more.
Weekly Top 10: Rush Returns, Joe Lally Talks New Music, and Sadowsky Goes Six-String
Rush returned with a surprise new lineup, Joe Lally discussed The Messthetics and Fugazi, and Sadowsky unveiled new MetroExpress six-string basses in this week’s Top 10.
Angine de Poitrine Follow Viral KEXP Session With New Album, “Vol. II”
Microtonal art rock duo Angine de Poitrine return with Vol. II, expanding on the sound that made their Live on KEXP session a viral hit.
Low, Loud, and Locked: Dominic John Davis on SNL with Jack White
Dominic John Davis shapes the sound of Jack White’s SNL debut of “Derecho Demonico,” blending groove, tone, and effects.