It’s all about the bass…
The Electric Bass Guitar: A History (1950s onwards)
Fender, Alembic, Hӧfner, Warwick, Rickenbacker, Yamaha…we’ve discussed many great bass guitars here, along with some…
Gail Ann Dorsey
As music fans, we know that sometimes, outstanding musicians don’t always get the recognition they deserve; they remain…
Suzi Quatro, Pop Rock
‘Pioneer’, ‘trailblazer’, ‘queen of rock and roll’… these are all terms that have been used to describe the icon that…
Top 5 bass intros of all time
You’re here because, just like us, you love all things bass. The truth is that bass players are often underrated and…
John-Paul Jones | Led Zeppelin
Perhaps most famously known as Led Zeppelin’s bass player, John Paul Jones is a man of many talents. A naturally gifted…
Flea | Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Mention the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and it’s all but impossible not to stop and consider Flea. As the group's bass…
Bootsy Collins | the Pacesetters
Born in Cincinnati in 1951, Bootsy Collins is a bass player who is all about funk. His extraordinary talents have seen…
How are bass players different from other band members?
The bass player; is often a quiet, mysterious figure who shuns the spotlight, preferring to blend into the background…
Jack Bruce | Cream | Gibson EB-3
Considered by many to be one of the most influential bassists of all time, Jack Bruce is someone that needs no…
Alembic Bass Guitars: what makes them so darn special?
There are many fantastic bass guitar manufacturers out there, and everyone has their favourites, but there’s something…
Cliff Burton | Rickenbacker
We talk about ‘legends’ a lot in the music industry. We’ve talked about a good few of them on our site. However, the…
Tina Weymouth | Hӧfner
It is a common misconception that playing the bass guitar is easy due to the low number of strings, whereas in reality,…
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