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Breakthrough Bassists Douglas, Bryan, Provençal, and Deaton
Artist Features

Breakthrough Bassists Douglas, Bryan, Provençal, and Deaton

These four, wildly diverse low-enders are on the high road. They play blues, rock, jazz, and more, and share a common love for bringing uncommon sounds and ideas to their work, live and in the studio.

How to Get Real with Bassist Sebastian Steinberg
The Lowdown

How to Get Real with Bassist Sebastian Steinberg

The low-end groove-master—who’s worked with Soul Coughing, Fiona Apple, and Iron & Wine—shares some doses of wisdom.

The Philosophy of the Note
The Lowdown

The Philosophy of the Note

As bass players, let’s slow down for a moment and think about what makes every note so special.

Bassist and Union Leader Dave Pomeroy Makes Players’ Rights the Bottom Line in Nashville
Artist Features

Nashville Bassist Dave Pomeroy Fights for Players’ Rights

Organized labor has shaped the music we love, and Nashville Musicians Association president Dave Pomeroy believes musicians still need a fair deal.

Bass Virtuoso Ciara Moser’s Journey into Jazz Fusion
Artist Features

Bass Virtuoso Ciara Moser’s Journey into Jazz Fusion

Ciara Moser’s debut album Blind. So What? takes listeners deep into her brilliant, adventurous bass playing—and her life as a blind person in a sighted world.

James Brown cd
The Root of It All

James Brown and the Evolution of Groove

How the funk pioneer and his intrepid band changed musical culture.

Squier Paranormal Rascal Bass HH Review
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Squier Paranormal Rascal Bass HH Review

The Rascal returns in an affordable, stylish format—this time with hot humbuckers driving the works.