The fact the bass guitar looks so much like a regular, six-string electric guitar can lead some to assume it’s an inferior or secondary instrument. However, anyone who's ever played one knows ...

When choosing a bass guitar, you'll encounter the choice between active and passive electronics. Active bass guitars feature a built-in preamp for greater tone control and versatility, while passive ...

The musician discusses his history, his ever-evolving playing style, and why his solo career validates his creative ...

Sam Ash offers an extensive selection of bass guitars that’ll get you started laying down awesome bass riffs or keep you holding down that low end! If you’re a beginner, we offer a range of bass ...

These grown-up hot-rodded S-styles are supremely versatile and are decked out in premium features such as jumbo stainless steel frets and roasted maple necks ...

Paul McCartney was tasked with taking over bass guitar duties for The Beatles even though he had never played bass before.

You can’t rush a painstaking artist like Iowa City's Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand. Known for years in prominent nationwide orchestral circles for his exquisitely crafted string basses selling for $ ...

A Facebook post from Mally Paraguya of the band P.O.T, where he commented on someone’s take on bass players, personally resonated with me as a former ...