Tension & Playability: Most bass players prefer a total set tension between 150–200 lbs for a standard 4-string. Higher tension gives more punch and sustain; lower tension is easier to play but may ...

Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. Check out last week’s roundup here. Who’d have ...

Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. Check out last week’s roundup here. Follow ...

See how a raw piece of wood becomes a fully playable bass guitar! We show the complete process using a template kit and CNC plans, comparing accuracy, ease of use, and customization. Perfect for DIY ...

Sam Ash announces its updated line of 6-string acoustic guitar starter kits for beginners. The affordable, all-inclusive packages feature affordable, quality instruments and essential accessories, ...

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 ...

Whether you’re a beginner or a blues guitarist, strap your guitar with the best strings to enhance your sound and maintain quality over time The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When ...

The legend of Jimi Hendrix looms so large in the history of rock and roll music that even the most contrarian music fans cannot deny his brilliance. His rise to prominence during the 1960s forever ...