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NAMM 2023: Duran Duran’s John Taylor has a new signature bass – it’s name is Rio Dream and it’s a Dingwall with four-strings
The Rio Dream is based on Taylor's Dingwall NG3 and has a trio of neodymium pickups, a preamp co-designed by Rupert Neve Designs, and disco-friendly finish inspired by the Rio cover art
Fender unleashes the Troy Sanders Precision Bass, a low-end Silverburst monster rich in Mastodon signature details
With its Remission neckplate, Emperor Of Sand 12th-fret marker and stencilled headstock, this looks a very cool bass for Mastodon fans. Watch Sanders demo it here
10 timeless bass guitar tones and how to recreate them
The secrets behind some of the best lowend tones of all time
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ V
A hot-rodded five-string that pushes the envelope with performance while maintaining a classy style
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5
The StingRay with extra sting courtesy of a Darkglass preamp and onboard distortion gets a five-string release for the ultimate in low-end thunder
ZZ Top perform Got Me Under Pressure with a 17-string bass guitar
He's got strings – knows how to use them
Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Vintage Precision and Jazz Bass
A new gold standard for affordable bass guitars, or celebratory special edition to celebrate celebrate four decades of the Fender-owned brand? Why not both?
Fender goes all in on hi-viz with the Neon Yellow signature Jazz Bass V for MonoNeon
Dywane Thomas Jr's signature five-string comes with a sock to keep the headstock warm but will it be needed with a finish this hot?
