Music McCartney found the Hofner bass to be remarkably light, inspiring a lighter playing style and daring experimentation with it. He played the instrument more like a guitar, resulting in his most lively bassline on Sgt. Pepper's. , and ASMedia 2025 June 7
Music Impromptu Creation of Double Trouble's Sound: Bassist Tommy Shannon Uncovers Funky Base for Stevie Ray Vaughan's Notable Radio Success , and ASMedia 2025 June 7
Music "Sleek design, slender profile, and dramatic neck contour characterize the innovative Kyber guitar from Kiesel, challenging the Strandberg and Abasi Concepts series." , and ASMedia 2025 June 7
Music "After experiencing the rigorous intensity of Jared Dines' 'instant band' documentary, Musician Mansion, Chena is poised to showcase her complex, melodious style to a global audience." , and ASMedia 2025 June 7
Technique Musical icon Rick Derringer, renowned for collaborations with Johnny Winter and Kiss, is no more at 77; his absence felt profoundly in the realm of rock music. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Stratocaster Performed a fiery music video scene for one of his renowned tracks, Yngwie Malmsteen experienced a dragon spewing actual flames at him during the shoot on the Conan The Barbarian set. The heat was palpable. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Electric guitar "Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter unexpectedly filled in as James Brown's sideman at a gig due to another musician being stranded in a snowstorm and unable to attend." , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Amp "From flashy solos to heartfelt finales, social media impressions rely on emotion. A rough individual journey highlights Novelists' successful comeback, marked by DIY technical innovations." , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Technique Mastering the minor pentatonic scale, famously played by Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, and Slash, can elevate your guitar playing. Here's a guide on utilizing the most widely-used scale in your personal guitar journey. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Electric guitar In his brief guitar career, John McCurry mastered not just the chords, but also an entirely fresh approach to playing guitar, evident in his work with Cyndi Lauper and contributions to one of her most successful albums. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Amp In 1985, novice guitarist J. Mascis experimented with unconventional chords, employing the smallest number of fingers, paving the way for Dinosaur Jr.'s groundbreaking debut that would profoundly influence fellow musicians. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Amp Young guitarist, age 18, cranked everything up to max during recording session, as that was the highest setting available at the time. The engineers implored him to lower the volume to avoid overwhelming distortion. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Electric guitar Marc Ribot, with dreams of performing Whole Lotta Love, lugged around twenty distinct fuzzboxes, preparing for a metal session. However, to his surprise, he discovered that it was a recording of folk music he was to participate in, alongside Robert Plant. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Amp Limited-edition revamp for beloved Gretsch parlor guitar: Priced at $249, this eye-catching version remains a budget-friendly must-have. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Fender Band member Bob Mould expresses no recollection of internal strife within the group. He firmly states their decisive intention to regain control over the band's direction, ensuring the album was crafted according to their vision. , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
Amp "During their initial rehearsal, Noel expressed confusion about the tonal quality of the amp. In response, Eric found himself contemplating whether to confront Noel's band or remain persistently involved." , and ASMedia 2025 June 2
