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Bass legends hail the legacy of the P Bass, as Fender celebrates its 75th anniversary

Fender unveils three stunning Precision Basses in a 75th Anniversary P Bass Collection that celebrates the OG mass-produced ...

Legendary 1984 Hit Named Among the Top Metal Bass Lines — And It’s Instantly Recognizable

Now, a hit from 1984 is being recognized as one of the top metal bass lines of all time, and boy, does it deserve it. This is ...
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We picked our 25 favourite basslines in all of rock (one band makes our top 10 twice)

From psychedelic grooves to minimalist pulses and stadium-shaking riffs, these are the basslines that have shaped rock music ...
The New York Times

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Bass

Writers, scholars, radio hosts and musicians, including the bassist Ron Carter, share songs that shine a light on an instrument that lays the foundation of jazz. By Marcus J. Moore There’s a clip ...
American Songwriter

7 of the Best Bass Lines from Iconic Female Bass Players

One of the most recognizable bass lines is the one on the Talking Heads hit “Psycho Killer,” performed by Tina Weymouth. She also had notable grooves on “Once in a Lifetime,” “Uh Oh, Love Comes to ...