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Bassists

George Porter Jr.—Top Dog of New Orleans Funk Bass

Six decades ago, George Porter Jr. invented Crescent City groove music with the Meters. On his new album, Crying for Hope, he's still carrying the grease.

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Bass Bench

Myths and Rumors on Scale Length

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

Rig Rundown: Nicole Row
Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: Nicole Row

Funky custom Js and punchy Ps help this low-end maven earn gigs and nail tones from Motown to Miley and all points in between.

Mind Your Ps and Js
Gear

Mind Your Ps and Js

This well-constructed 4-string takes cues from yesteryear’s sounds, looks, and price tags. The PG Aria Pro II Detroit review.

DIY: How to Set Up a Bass Guitar
Guitar & Bass Mods

DIY: How to Set Up a Bass Guitar

Whether electric bass is your main instrument or you're a guitarist who doubles on 4-string, it's important to keep your axe in tip-top shape. In this handy guide, Nashville guitar tech and luthier Tony Nagy explains how the pros do a bass setup.