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Between Space and the Highway, Phil Lesh: 1940–2024
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Mastering Positions are the Root of Mastering Electric Bass
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Mastering Positions are the Root of Mastering Electric Bass

By approaching your electric bass like a string player, you’ll find easier ways to get around the fretboard.

Consider the Mighty Bass Speaker
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Consider the Mighty Bass Speaker

A rumination on the history of bass speakers and how they compare to their guitar-amplifying kin.

Jackson X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV
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Jackson X Series Concert Bass CBXNT DX IV Review

A bold fusion of Santa Ana and Fullerton styles yields a wide range of vintage-to-modern sounds.

ESP LTD AP-204
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ESP LTD AP-204 Review

Affordability is no obstacle to top quality in this understated P/J-style bass.

Reconsidering the Wireless System
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Reconsidering the Wireless System

Wireless technology is thriving in all parts of the techno-sphere and it's time for bassists to catch up.

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ IV
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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ IV Review

Bold, minimalist style meets multitudinous tones.

Marleaux bass guitars
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Myths and Rumors on Scale Length

Our columnist debunks some of the many myths surrounding Leo Fender's P-bass design.