Back in May 2021, I had the pleasure of speaking with a talented nine-year-old bassist named Ellen Alaverdyan, who was...
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass®, an era-correct tribute to the bass that was nearly as iconic as the Motown...
For more than six decades, the sound of the upright bass in modern jazz has carried the unmistakable authority, elegance, and intelligence of Ron Carter. Recognized as the...
This month, we discuss right-hand techniques to minimize injury while playing bass. Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management,...
Adam Russell, bassist for Story of the Year, hasn’t slowed down for a second. With the band’s latest album A.R.S.O.N. dropping on February 13, 2026, they’ve not...
Get ready for a conversation with one of Southern rock’s enduring forces, Tim Neilsen. For over 35 years, Drivin N Cryin has been delivering a powerful...
Oteil Burbridge & Lamar Williams Jr. Champion Love Over Hate in New Single “Hush” | New Album ‘The Offering’ Out May 1. Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams...
When I heard that American Vanity, formerly known as Burn the Jukebox, was gearing up to release a new album this summer, it felt like the...
For decades, we’ve had the privilege of following the remarkable career of Nathan East, listening closely to his albums, tracking his milestones with Yamaha Instruments, and watching his...
Disclaimer: This bass strap was kindly provided by Italia Leather Straps for the purpose of this review. However, this does not influence our opinions or the content...
Since 2012, Tom Doyle has been holding down the low end for UK alt-rock heavyweights Don Broco, helping to shape the band’s groove-driven, genre-blurring sound into one of the...
Originally from Panama, bassist Alex Blake arrived in the United States at a young age and, under the guidance of his father, found his lifelong voice in the...
Fifty years ago, a bold vision to “make a better bass” gave birth to what would become one of the most influential instruments in modern music...
For nearly seventeen years, we’ve followed the ever-evolving journey of bassist Cheikh Ndoye, watching with admiration as his musical vision continues to deepen and expand. Each project...
Few musicians can claim they were present at the birth of the electric bass, and even fewer can say they helped shape what came next. Leo...
