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5 Beatle Bass Lines NOT Played by Paul McCartney
With the return of Paul's long-lost "violin" bass making news, it seemed a good time to re-visit this unusual twist on Beatle bass-dom...
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Carol Kaye: The First Lady of Bass Guitar
After spontaneously picking up a Fender Bass, she became an indispensable member of the legendary Wrecking Crew. You can hear Carol Kaye's distinct sound on classics by everyone from Glen Campbell to Tina Turner.
“Finding Fretless”: The Search for a Beatle Guitar
John Lennon and George Harrison played a unique "fretless" guitar on some big hits. Then it vanished. A new book shares its journey.
When Wood and Wire Come to Life
It's much more than an instrument. For musician Robert Burke Warren, his Fender Jazz Bass is a part of himself - and has been for decades.
Has Technology Killed the Guitar?
Guitar sales have been on the decline, and true guitar sounds are being heard less and less in today's music. Is guitar amp technology to blame?