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Billy Sheehan Unleashes the Bass Line Behind Mr. Big’s “Green Tinted Sixties Mind”
Billy Sheehan puts his signature Yamaha Attitude to work in this bass playthrough of Mr. Big’s “Green Tinted Sixties Mind.”
Joy Division’s “Eternal: Live” Collects 16 Performances in Massive Box Set
Joy Division's "Eternal: Live" collects 16 performances across 14 CDs and two DVDs, capturing Peter Hook's bass lines and the band's final concert in Birmingham.
Kardinal Guitars Enters the Low End with the Kardinal Bass
Kardinal Guitars debuts its first bass with neck-through construction, a quilted maple top, and passive soapbar pickups. Pre-orders are now open at $549.
Brent Harding Brings the Grit on Social Distortion’s “Tonight”
Brent Harding brings the grit on Social Distortion’s Apple Music Sessions performance of “Tonight,” laying down a punchy line on a vintage Precision Bass.
Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Announces Retirement
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement due to arthritis and a shoulder injury, with Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer set to take his place.
Dingwall Unveils Jared Smith Signature Bass with a Single-Pickup Design
Dingwall unveils Jared Smith's signature bass with a single bridge pickup, a custom ramp, and Darkglass electronics. Five- and six-string versions are planned.
John Deacon’s Bass Drives Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” in Restored Budapest Footage
Watch John Deacon’s bass work shine in Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” restored in 4K from the band’s legendary 1986 Budapest concert.
I Was Mitch Hedberg’s Bass Player
A broken bass neck nearly kept Chuck Savage off Mitch Hedberg’s "Strategic Grill Locations." He shares how a borrowed upright helped him make the recording.
Keep It Groovy: Three Major Triad Shapes Every Bass Player Should Know
Learn three major triad shapes on bass with this Keep It Groovy lesson, using a G–C–D–C progression in 6/8 to practice chord tones and move around the neck.
Nathan East Takes on Jazz Fusion with John McLaughlin at Crossroads 2026
Nathan East joined John McLaughlin at Crossroads 2026 for a fiery jazz fusion set featuring “Little Miss Valley,” “Jean Pierre,” and plenty more music.
BOSS Packs 120 Effects Into the New EX-4 Effects Expander
BOSS introduces the EX-4 Effects Expander, packing 120 effects, bass-tuned sounds, flexible routing, and four simultaneous effects into a compact pedal.
Ampeg Adds a 4-Ohm Venture VB-212 for Single-Cab Rigs
Ampeg adds a 4-ohm Venture VB-212 bass cabinet with two 12-inch Lavoce woofers, a 40-pound build, and a single-cab option for Venture heads’ full rated output.