Tag: bass

The bass is not a guitar.I know, I know…. This can be confusing and even controversial. Basses look a lot like guitars, and so many people call the instrument …

The first time I experienced an orchestra I was 7. A year earlier, a roving teacher visited my class carrying a bag filled with plastic recorders. She gave us …

Bandleader Adam Granduciel on how single-coils, the Dead’s Wall of Sound, and cascades of chorus build his live tones. Plus, bassist David Hartley gets weird, wild, and wonky.For nearly …

Wolf Van Halen and longtime master builder Chip Ellis discuss prototypes for EVH’s SA-126 and Wolfgang bass. Plus, the rest of the band show off their rockin’ wares.Following in …

Need to buy a new bass? Start here.Spector: NS Pulse IIThe NS Pulse II represents the core of Spector’s iconic design. The three-dimensionally carved body is a trademark of …

An all-new DarkRay 5-string bass featuring dark glass electronics, plus the latest collaboration with guitar virtuoso Jason Richardson.DarkRay 5-String BassThe all-new DarkRay 5-string bass unlocks a new range of …

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There’s so much to discuss when it comes to bass playing. One of the most basic and valuable skills to be explored on bass—or any instrument for that matter—is …

Legendary KISS frontman Gene Simmons partners with Gibson for his first-ever signature artist bass.The Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass guitar is designed to meet Gene’s performance needs and preferences …

New NS Pulse II basses add updated colors and wood choices to the Spector NS Pulse Series and are available in four-, five- and six-string models.Spector Musical Instruments expands …