Bass Expo 2014
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Cassidy CB901 5 String Active Bass
By Bass Expo 2014 published
Discover what Cassidy Music's top of the line bass guitar has to offer.
![The Beastie Boys' late, great Adam Yauch was a dab-hand on the bass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2596c3f9d470f259733ff4ba845999f3-320-80.jpg)
Best live basslines in hip-hop, drum 'n' bass and electronica
By Stuart Williams, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Our pick of the best hip-hop, drum and bass, and electronica music basslines to have their roots in wood and strings.
![Tim performing at the Voodoo Music Experience festival in New Orleans, Louisiana](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/557c0d47d70ac2a57fa6bf6b746c1425-320-80.jpg)
9 of the best Tim Commerford basslines
By Chris Barnes, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The finest fretwork from Rage Against The Machine's rhythmic lynchpin
![Frankie Poullain (centre left) with The Darkness](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cfb4f8a1a947122a71eeeb2843799ca7-320-80.jpg)
Frankie Poullain on bass, The Darkness and showmanship
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Frankie guides you through how to play The Darkness' biggest bass lines, as well as discussing his childhood musical heroes, and writing a book.
![Geezer Butler performs with Black Sabbath on Day 1 of Lollapalooza, Aug 3, 2012](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/81f6860c63b386f5d6e496d558c0dfa9-320-80.jpg)
Eddie Trunk's Top 5 metal and hard rock bassists
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
American metal talk show host Eddie Trunk picks his favourite hard rock and metal four stringers, including Steve Harris and Cliff Burton.
![Bruno Mars and The Hooligans play live in San Jose, California](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/186c3e995076d4a9d63775fa01037c9f-320-80.jpg)
23 feelgood disco, dance and pop basslines
By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Classic offerings from the bass players behind Chic, Donna Summer, Kylie Minogue and others
![The Sleeping Souls bassist Tarrant Anderson loves lawless bass players like Paul McCartney](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2a842aa517cd4647e49d6bdc4b949501-320-80.jpg)
5 bass players who broke all of the rules
By Tarrant Anderson, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Frank Turner's Sleeping Souls bassist on his picks for bass players who defied the rule book.
![The world's finest in our platter of slap happy players...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b68afcecc98b538059abaccd080e3ff9-320-80.jpg)
10 of the greatest slap bass players you need to hear
By Stuart Williams, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Our pick of the world's most slap happy bass guitarists - the true talents behind the much-maligned art.
![Led Zeppelin's secret weapon, John Paul Jones, onstage in the '70s](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a19b4e5476497c83407257e4cfc5d711-320-80.jpg)
17 artists on their favourite ever basslines
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
We ask the pros to nominate their favourite ear-worming lower lines
![Paul Thomas (right) playing live with Good Charlotte](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/955266034358f8e569f622c36939552c-320-80.jpg)
Good Charlotte bass writing masterclass
By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Ever fancied writing a Good Charlotte inspired bassline? Here's how GC bass player Paul Thomas wrote the basslines for three of the band's biggest songs.
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Cassidy at Bass Expo 2014
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Check out the high quality affordable basses available from English company, Cassidy Music.
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Cort at Bass Expo 2014
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Cort works with a global family of distributors. Together with good communication and feedback from the market, they are able to manufacture the finest, most innovative products possible.
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Victor Wooten's Hartke bass clinic in New York
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Victor Wooten is a true innovator on the bass guitar, as well as a talented composer, arranger, producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist...
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Hartke at Bass Expo 2014
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Driving the latest innovations in speaker and amplifier technology, the Hartke revolution rolls on
![Mint Green finish](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ead45c595300659619eb5c670ea0b271-320-80.jpg)
Cassidy Bluesville Series BVB351
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Offering versatility and value for money, check out this run through of the BVB351.
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Total Guitar at Bass Expo 2014
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Learn to be a better guitarist, read superstar interviews and much more.
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Hartke HyDrive 112 bass cabinet
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Bridges the gap between small gigs and and big shows
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Guitarist at Bass Expo 2014
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The longest established UK guitar magazine featuring gear reviews, artist interviews and more.
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Guitar Techniques at Bass Expo 2014
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Learn from the UK's foremost guitar tutors and players
![Jet Harris of The Shadows, one of Vox's early bass amp endorsees](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/64fd5dd324c1298a75a16b78bcc12c2b-320-80.jpg)
The history of the electric bass part five: solid amplification
By Roger Newell, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The final installment of our five-part mini series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.
![Tobacco Sunburst finish](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f9d48dae8a0a39d002f76687291973eb-320-80.jpg)
Cassidy Bluesville Series BVB361
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The Cassidy Bluesville Series BVB361 is an affordable bass promising solid specs.
![Warwick Thumb five-string bass, first produced in the 1980s](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/71ebaf31cb9c55aae7ff59badf4628f4-320-80.jpg)
The history of the electric bass part four: how many strings?
By Roger Newell, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
The fourth installment of our five-part mini series dedicated to exploring the history of the electric bass.
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The basics of funk bass
By Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Accenting the first beat can give your playing a distinct funk feel, as you'll discover from this lesson.
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