Best 5-string bass guitars: Our top picks There really are some great options on offer when it comes to finding the best 5-string bass. For an updated twist on a classic, the Fender American Ultra ...

The best bass guitars allow you to hold down the low end, without things sounding too muddy. You can be in competition with the kick drum, frequency-wise, so it’s important that your instrument has ...

In 2022, ZZ Top guitar tech-turned-bassist Francis Elwood made headlines throughout the guitar press and beyond when he whipped out an almighty 17-string bass guitar with the Texas blues-rock legends.