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Spector Expands Icon Series With New NS Icon Neck-Through Basses

A refined, high-performance instrument that captures the bold tone and feel that have defined the company for 50 years

Guild Unveils the Starfire Deluxe Bass 

A modern reimagining of the classic Starfire Bass II

Review: Phil Jones Bass PE-2 BOOSTEROOSTER

PJB’s new preamp, booster, EQ gives you tone on the go

Eli Menezes Announces New Album ‘LoFi Black Tie’

A New Album Fusing Jazz,
Brazilian Rhythm, Rootsy Austin Guitar, and NYC Soul

Jazz Masters

Ben Williams, Andre De Santanna, Brandon Rose, and Dezron Douglas Lay It Down for the Maestros

Ashdown Amps Now Available in the U.S. Through Guitar Center and Musician’s Friend

This new partnership will introduce Guitar Center customers to the widest Ashdown range ever offered

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Tony Kanal: The Triumphant Return of No Doubt 

After epic Coachella appearances and a sold-out Sphere residency, they’re more relevant than ever

Stanley Clarke: All Aboard!

Clarke releases ‘Last Train to Sanity,’ an outstanding music and career retrospective package for fans

Oteil Burbridge: Five-String Foray

How the banjo inspired Oteil’s new album ‘The Offering’

Miroslav Vitouš: Root Rebel

Vitouš reflects on his career as a low-end liberator and discusses his latest ECM effort, Mountain Call

10 Questions with Frescia Belmar 

The Chile-born bassist dishes on her first bass, who she’d love to sub for, and what she’s woodshedding

Keira Kenworthy: Mistress of Groove

The Scottish low-ender on cilidh music, learning to solo, and the mid scoop

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