The electric guitar is the alpha instrument in rock music, but there have been plenty of great acoustic songs as well.

We'll be breaking down seven different speakers, all fine-tuned to give you the best bass possible. By Amina Ayoud All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, ...

Clothes may make the man, but when it comes to rock music, it’s all about the guitar. Many famous guitarists—including Eddie Van Halen, Brian May of Queen, Trey Anastasio of Phish, and Annie Clark ...

65 years ago today, The Beatles made their debut under that name in Hamburg, kicking off a 48-night residency at the Indra Club with Lennon, McCartney, Harrison ...

Epiphone and Mike Dirnt have teamed up for a signature bass guitar inspired by the Green Day bassist’s long-serving Gibson G-3 Grabber. Available in Silverburst or Natural, the latter a Gibson ...

The American Professional Classic series from Fender combines modern tones and iconic designs — with a bit of hardcore edge. By Rudie Obias All products and services featured are independently chosen ...

Learning bass guitar has long been thought of as the practical choice in a band, the glue that holds the whole thing together. But the instrument has a way of reshaping how you think, play, and even ...

The Höfner 500/1 bass guitar – which has been dubbed the most important bass in history for its role in recording numerous Beatles hits – was stolen from the musician in 1972, only to be returned to ...

We may earn a commission when you buy through our links. You may have heard the news a while back that Gibson was relaunching the legendary Tobias brand of basses. Founded in the late 1970s by Michael ...

An in-depth look at a custom-built 5-string bass guitar named "The XIII," crafted from twice-reclaimed chestnut wood. The video covers tone, craftsmanship, and design inspiration. Senate Approves ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. When Fender reached out to Khruangbin‘s Laura Lee and Mark ...

A detailed look at building an electric guitar and bass using aged barn wood, highlighting the craftsmanship, tonal character, and aesthetic charm reclaimed materials bring to handmade instruments.