This isn’t a small encounter; a string bass is a big deal. It can be double the trouble, double the pleasure. Making them from scratch is a labor of heroic proportions. On an overcast Tuesday morning ...

March, the Gajveena, a statuesque instrument that blends the looks and sound of the double bass and rudra veena, made a striking debut at the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, organised at the ...

It is hard to imagine the double bass — the lowest-pitched member of the violin family that resembles a string instrument on steroids — setting the tone for the Sufi song ‘Dama dam mast kalandar’, but ...

All the electronics for the suitcase bass came from parts Ross Newell recycled from old smoke alarms. Turns out if you wire it backwards, the alarm component that makes the loud "beep" noise becomes a ...

While guitar players and singers might hog the limelight, we know as bassists that it would all fall apart if it weren’t for us, right? That’s why it’s crucial that we’re armed with one of the best ...

New take on the beloved bass combines heritage with modern performance ...

If you've always wanted a five-string, at this price, Gear4Music's PGB-105 leaves you've no excuse not to get one. Give it a go - you won't be disappointed. 12-string electric and acoustic guitars are ...