January 13, 2025
Gator Cases: Meet the Makers
When musicians of all stripes have gear-transportation problems, Gator has durable, smartly designed solutions.
Category: Bass
December 23, 2024
Upright vs. Electric Bass: An Educator’s Guide
Credits: Peter Freed (Patitucci), Robyn Twomey (Oh). Two of the greatest bass players on the planet, John Patitucci and Linda May Han Oh, share stories and strategies to help students and teachers navigate the electric-acoustic divide. Plus: Gear advice and accessories picks. For bassists, life typically begins in one of two ways: on upright, […]
October 31, 2024
Tony Levin: Profiles in Education
The legendary bassist on his school-band experiences, his greatest teachers and how his mustache led to the end of his tuba career. Plus: Inside Levin’s BEAT touring rig