The guitar starts its life as many guitars do: with a block of wood. One of the design goals was to be able to use simple tools to build the guitar, so the shape of the instrument was honed with a ...
Spider walks are a basic exercise designed to improve finger independence and coordination for electric bass players. Start ...
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis has posted an update, introducing the world to his new two-string bass. Francis was formerly the band’s guitar tech: the man tasked with maintaining their fuzzy ...
NAMM 2025: Magneto will showcase two new guitars at NAMM 2025, with the Sonnet Supreme and the Ruby Bass – its first-ever bass build – given a sneak preview ahead of their early summer launch.
Much of the build is made from reclaimed wood, like the solid mahogany neck from an old door frame, and a broom handle. The bass is constructed arch-top style, meaning that the soundboard — the ...