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 ...

Having authored some of the finest and sleaziest riffs in rock history, Joe Perry knows a thing or two about what it takes to make those riffs stick. Be it "Walk This Way," "Combination," "Fever" or ...

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ZZ Top bass player Elwood Francis has moved past explaining why he whipped out a massive 17-string bass guitar onstage with the classic rock band. Now, he's frankly admitted which YouTuber inspired ...

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. Senate Approves ...

From pencil and paper to strings and frets, witness the creation of a custom 5-string headless bass that’s as unique as it is ...

Raven have enjoyed a lengthy career, keeping their hard rocking sound fresh through multiple decades, but it all had to start somewhere. In this edition of Gear Factor, we speak with bassist/vocalist ...