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Donner’s DPB 510 electric bass is highly recommended by Berklee Professors and ideal for players of all levels
By Guitar World Staff published
The beautifully-appointed, great-sounding four-string comes bundled with a gig bag, cable and strap, all for an incredibly affordable price

Ernie Ball Music Man unveils Mike Herrara 2022 signature StingRay bass – limited to just 10 units
By Matt Parker published
The new limited-edition Flat Black variant has already sold out

John McVie’s Rumours Alembic bass sells for $100,000
By Nick Wells published
John McVie’s one-of-a-kind Alembic used to record The Chain with Fleetwood Mac sells for $100,000

The bass remains the same: How they made the Manson John Paul Jones E-Bass identical to the Led Zeppelin legend’s actual bass
By Nick Wells published
JPJ’s long-serving guitar tech, Hugh Manson, on the making of his high-profile signature model

The year's best-selling bass is now on sale – grab the Squier Bass VI for a crazy price this Cyber Monday
By Daryl Robertson published
Get Back to a classic 60s bass tone with the Squier Bass VI for only $374.99 at Sweetwater

Level 42 legend Mark King on his 5 most famous bass guitars
By Nick Wells published
“This guy from Alembic showed up with a suitcase and said that he wanted to make a bass for me”

America Paz's fluorescent 6-string is one of the wildest basses you'll see this year
By Nick Wells published
The NG3 'Sailor Bass’ is what you get when you team Dingwall Guitars up with a tattoo artist and neon paint specialist

Explore deep bass tones with the ultra-versatile, super-comfortable Reverend Mercalli 4
By Guitar World Staff published
Features include a solid Korina body, 5-piece maple and walnut neck, proprietary pickups and much more
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