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Does a Solidbody Bass' Unplugged Tone Matter? Pt. 2

More on why an electric 4-string’s acoustic sound might not predict its plugged-in performance.

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Does a Solidbody Bass' Unplugged Tone Matter?

The old adage says not to judge a book by its cover—so why do we do it so much with instruments?

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The World's Doomiest SG?

Cue metal music for this two-pickup 1962 Gibson EB-6 bass—one of just 68 in existence.

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Surf with a Space-Age Samurai

Up close and personal with a mint-condition 1968 Yamaha SG-5.

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Rig Rundown: Brother Hawk

Graduating beyond his hardcore roots, guitarist/vocalist JB Brisendine marries the sting of Neil Young’s “Old Black” with searing and spacey Southern-rock grooves.

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Before electrics became branded in the mainstream as typically solidbodies, there were some early 20th-century models that explored alternate avenues.

A Sunburst Solidbody, Straight from Sears

With such a flashy flame top, the Silvertone 1445 was built to catch the eyes of department store shoppers.

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This single cutaway guitar features a body crafted from a single piece of reclaimed old-growth redwood and loaded with a Wolfetone P-90.

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The OE-1 is handbuilt from solid mahogany and offers a pair of different pickup options.

Does a Solidbody Bass' Unplugged Tone Matter? Pt. 2

More on why an electric 4-string’s acoustic sound might not predict its plugged-in performance.

Does a Solidbody Bass' Unplugged Tone Matter?

The old adage says not to judge a book by its cover—so why do we do it so much with instruments?

The World's Doomiest SG?

Cue metal music for this two-pickup 1962 Gibson EB-6 bass—one of just 68 in existence.

Surf with a Space-Age Samurai

Up close and personal with a mint-condition 1968 Yamaha SG-5.

Rig Rundown: Brother Hawk

Graduating beyond his hardcore roots, guitarist/vocalist JB Brisendine marries the sting of Neil Young’s “Old Black” with searing and spacey Southern-rock grooves.

Classic Hofner, P & J Bass Tones Meet in a Splendorous Mid-Scale

The PG Rivolta Combinata Bass VII review.

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Before electrics became branded in the mainstream as typically solidbodies, there were some early 20th-century models that explored alternate avenues.

With such a flashy flame top, the Silvertone 1445 was built to catch the eyes of department store shoppers.

This single cutaway guitar features a body crafted from a single piece of reclaimed old-growth redwood and loaded with a Wolfetone P-90.

The OE-1 is handbuilt from solid mahogany and offers a pair of different pickup options.

More on why an electric 4-string’s acoustic sound might not predict its plugged-in performance.

The old adage says not to judge a book by its cover—so why do we do it so much with instruments?

Cue metal music for this two-pickup 1962 Gibson EB-6 bass—one of just 68 in existence.

Up close and personal with a mint-condition 1968 Yamaha SG-5.

Graduating beyond his hardcore roots, guitarist/vocalist JB Brisendine marries the sting of Neil Young’s “Old Black” with searing and spacey Southern-rock grooves.

The PG Rivolta Combinata Bass VII review.