The University of Michigan Press has published “The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric Bass” by Brian F. Wright (ISBN 978-0-472-07681-9). In what Library Journal referred to as an “ingenious twist on contemporary pop musicology,” this book chronicles the history of the electric bass and the musicians who…
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Fender Releases New Player Plus Series Designed To Unite The Next Generation Of Players
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch of the all-new Player Plus Series. As a new generation of guitar players continues to emerge, Player Plus puts the power of guitar squarely in their hands with new versions of Fender’s most iconic models. Combining precise playability with unbridled style, these seven…
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Jackson introduces new signature series
Jackson Artist Signature guitars and basses bear the names, preferred features and personalized touches of a select group of metal’s finest and most acclaimed players worldwide. They’re designed in conjunction with Jackson’s master builders as the ultimate expression of the artist’s talent and style. Beginning with the legendary Randy Rhoads…
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United Plugins announces availability of Muramasa Audio Bassment as all-in-one single-screen bass guitar solution
United Plugins announces availability of Muramasa Audio Bassment as all-in-one single-screen bass guitar solution Having released development partner Muramasa Audio’s Bassment to widespread critical acclaim a little earlier this year as an all-in-one single-screen bass guitar solution, independent development teams federation United Plugins is proud to announce availability of Bassment Core —…
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EBS Professional Bass Equipment Celebrate 30 Years in Business 2018
EBS Professional Bass Equipment Celebrate 30 Years in Business 2018 Many years ago, a kid told his friends at school his dream was to make the best bass amp in the World one day. That kid was the co-founder and Technical Director of EBS, Mats Kristoffersson. At the same time,…
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new Ibanez BTB basses for 2017
The new BTBs continue to redefine what a boutique bass can offer. Notable this year is the inclusion of a zero fret, which gives open string notes a deeper, fretted tone and more sustain. Now standard are D’Addario NYXL strings, which boast an expanded dynamic range and increased harmonics. The…