When it comes to bass guitars, players often face the decision between fretted and fretless instruments. Both options offer distinct advantages and considerations, and both have influencing factors ...

The fact the bass guitar looks so much like a regular, six-string electric guitar can lead some to assume it’s an inferior or secondary instrument. However, anyone who's ever played one knows this is ...

The imposing sight of Jason Everett’s seven-string fretless bass guitar belies the transcendental, collective nature of his music on his new album and video package, Playing With Fire. Joined by Trey ...

A fretless bass guitar does away with the metal frets on the neck that delineate the different note positions, making it more like an upright bass. On this model there are still visible lines etched ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The fact the bass guitar looks so much like a regular, ...