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Will the Electric Bass Continue to Evolve?
Bass Bench

Will the Electric Bass Continue to Evolve?

In his final Bass Bench, our columnist ponders what innovations will come next.

Shane and Tyler Fogerty of Hearty Har
Artists

Shane & Tyler Fogerty (Yes, Those Fogertys) on Their Trippy Debut

John Fogerty's sons blast into space via Astro Radio, the kaleidoscopic debut album by their band, Hearty Har.

Rig Rundown: Zane Carney
Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: Zane Carney

See how the jazz-minded guitarist and ace sideman twisted his bastardized Tele with a flush board of analog gems and freaky filth for his latest album, Alter Ego.

The Walrus Was Paul
Gear

The Walrus Was Paul

The Hofner 500/1 violin bass has been McCartney’s career-long sidekick. Let’s spotlight a 1967 model.

Jack Broadbent: More Than Whiskey-Flask Flash
Artists

Jack Broadbent: More Than Whiskey-Flask Flash

The British busker extraordinaire isn’t opening for the likes of Skynyrd, Frampton, and Ron Wood just because he rips fiery solos with a booze decanter.

Rig Rundown: Buddy Miller
Gear

Rig Rundown: Buddy Miller

Humor, great stories, and killer tones (courtesy of rare guitars and boutique amps) abound in this studio sit-down with one of contemporary Nashville’s most respected artists.

Vintage Vault: 1960/’61 Hofner Committee
Gear

Vintage Vault: 1960/’61 Hofner Committee

A rare-bird version of the German builder’s top-of-the-line acoustic archtop.

The Kills: The Beautiful Chaos of Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart
Artists

The Kills: The Beautiful Chaos of Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart

The punch-packing duo digs into the wide-ranging influences, weird alchemy, and haunted guitars on their fifth album together, Ash & Ice.