For better or worse, the fundamental design of guitars has remained familiar since they electrified around a century ago. A few strings, a fretboard, and a body of some sort will get you most of the ...

Paul McCartney's original bass guitar, which the legendary musician used in The Beatles' early years, has been found and returned after it was stolen more than five decades ago. The 81-year-old singer ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Picking up a new electric bass guitar can be a pretty pricey prospect. As is the case with most music equipment these days, there's ...

Paul McCartney is “incredibly grateful” after he was reunited with his beloved bass more than 51 years after it vanished and sparked a global search at the Beatle’s pleading. The 1961 Höfner 500/1 ...

A 1983 track has been named the greatest solo of all time, with musicians pointing to its raw intensity and lasting influence ...

Be it the deft melodic runs Paul McCartney played in The Beatles, the showboating funk grooves of Bootsy Collins or the liquid virtuosity of Jaco Pastorius, a good bassline is the heartbeat of a song, ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The fact the bass guitar looks so much like a regular, ...

From swapping chord notes to adding altered harmonies, small changes can completely shift your sound. Whether you’re crafting bass lines or guitar riffs, knowing your scales and chord options opens ...