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Think kill switches don’t belong on bass? Steve Tréguier’s new metal machine from Vola Guitars is here to prove you wrong
The adventurous prog stalwart showcases his Tom Morello-style kill switch technique on his new signature bass, the Vasti 5 STM J1
Fender Jazz Bass vs Fender Precision Bass: what’s the difference?
We break down the main points of difference between these two low-end legends
Fretted vs. fretless bass: What’s the difference?
Understand the pros and cons and work out which type is right for you and your playing style
“My custom 9-string bass is just as playable as any 4-string Fender!” ChaotH on the unorthodox world of the extended-range bass
Watch the Vvon Dogma I bassist put his fretboard fitness to the test on this custom-made 9-string bass guitar
Tommy Cogbill’s 1966 Fender P-Bass, reportedly used to record with Elvis, is going up for auction with an estimate of $100,000
The sunburst Fender Precision – which was photographed with Elvis at American Sound Studio – also helped shape hits for the likes of Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin
Fender debuts sparkle-finished Mikey Way Jazz Bass – a glittering signature model that will appeal way beyond its My Chemical Romance associations
Fender has unveiled a stunning new limited-edition signature model for the MCR bassist
Best Jazz Bass 2025: recommended J-Bass guitars to suit all levels, budgets and tastes
There’s a jazz bass for everyone. Here's our expert pick of iconic offsets from Fender and beyond
Paul Simon's Graceland: Fretless bass playing would never be the same again
1986's hit album that opened people's ears to African music and the free-flowing fretless lines of Bakithi Kumalo
