The Fender x Teufel Rockster Cross isn’t a bad speaker. Aside from its dashing looks and rugged build, it packs out a lot of sound and fairly respectable bass. Its sound tends to get a little muddled, ...

The musician discusses his history, his ever-evolving playing style, and why his solo career validates his creative ...

ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis has posted an update, introducing the world to his new two-string bass. Francis was formerly ...

With notable entries from Martin, Gibson, Taylor, Breedlove and many other makers, this year's offerings have something to ...

Let’s talk about SPL’s Channel One MK 3, which is a fantastic preamp to record bass drums and guitar and of course vocals. My ...

From special edition and signature Les Pauls to returning retro bass guitars, Gibson's early 2025 lineups is full of ...

From the EVH-rooted Axis and the Cutlass, to a collaborative Darkglass bass, the Ernie Ball-owned firm is serving up ...

“Telephono” is sinister Weather Channel jazz, growling synth bass, and wordless coos gliding easily over a jittery kick drum pattern. The guitar curlicues and screwed-down club beat of “Stay ...

To be totally honest, it’s nigh on impossible to select the best electric guitar. Guitars come in such a variety of styles and configurations that finding a single instrument in such a crowded ...

You can’t rush a painstaking artist like Iowa City's Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand. Known for years in prominent nationwide orchestral circles for his exquisitely crafted string basses selling for $ ...

or custom paint jobs. There is an active market in secondhand and vintage bass guitars, and almost any model can be restored and have its electronics replaced in an attempt to improve its sound or ...