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Where is Paul McCartney's original Hofner bass? "Surely if anyone can find my guitar, it's you guys"
By Will Groves published
The Lost Bass Project is on the case of the missing four-string

Schecter gets graphic on its new signature models for The Cure bassist Simon Gallup
By Jonathan Horsley published
Gallup gets a new EMG-equipped semi-hollow Corsair to join a newly refreshed Ultra Spitfire solidbody, and they are hard to miss with those red finishes and lion graphics

Best 5-string bass guitars: Get that extra low end punch from your bass
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Expand your frequency range with our expert pick of 5-string basses from the likes of Ibanez, Fender and Spector

NAMM 2023: Duran Duran’s John Taylor has a new signature bass – it’s name is Rio Dream and it’s a Dingwall with four-strings
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Rio Dream is based on Taylor's Dingwall NG3 and has a trio of neodymium pickups, a preamp co-designed by Rupert Neve Designs, and disco-friendly finish inspired by the Rio cover art

Fender unleashes the Troy Sanders Precision Bass, a low-end Silverburst monster rich in Mastodon signature details
By Jonathan Horsley published
With its Remission neckplate, Emperor Of Sand 12th-fret marker and stencilled headstock, this looks a very cool bass for Mastodon fans. Watch Sanders demo it here

10 timeless bass guitar tones and how to recreate them
By Joel McIver last updated
The secrets behind some of the best lowend tones of all time

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ V
By MusicRadar published
A hot-rodded five-string that pushes the envelope with performance while maintaining a classy style

Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5
By MusicRadar published
The StingRay with extra sting courtesy of a Darkglass preamp and onboard distortion gets a five-string release for the ultimate in low-end thunder
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