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It would be fair to say that the majority of bass guitar greats have all used a 4-string for their entire career without ever touching a 5-string. “I guess there’s a place for five strings, but not in ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Picking up a new electric bass guitar can be a pretty pricey prospect. As is the case with most music equipment these days, there's ...

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Be it the deft melodic runs Paul McCartney played in The Beatles, the showboating funk grooves of Bootsy Collins or the liquid virtuosity of Jaco Pastorius, a good bassline is the heartbeat of a song, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jack Ellis Fitting fresh bass strings can be a real treat: you realize what your bass ...

An in-depth look at a custom-built 5-string bass guitar named "The XIII," crafted from twice-reclaimed chestnut wood. The video covers tone, craftsmanship, and design inspiration. With winter storm ...