Close to 75 interviews were completed in the years leading up to the completion of Bass Line Continuum. Many of them did not make it into the book for various reasons. Some were completed before I had any plans…

Curtis Freeman is an ‘in demand’ bass player, studio bassist and music educator. Curtis has traveled and performed in over forty countries worldwide, working with several talented Pop, Rock, Country, World Music, Gospel, and Jazz groups.

Freeman was featured…

Recently I had the pleasure of recording with this beautiful Ken Smith BT6 from 1989. A huge thank you to Chancellor Dave at Ultimate Basses!

JR: Most players talk about the sound being in your hands, but how much does your main bass contribute to your overall voice? 

Michael Manring: It’s a great question, and I like how you’ve phrased it. I’ve seen some…

Jason offers some tips and tricks for re-string a bass!

I recently sat down with the legendary Stuart Hamm to talk basses, amps, and tone!

JR: What’s your main bass these days? 

SH: My main bass is this guy, which is I guess the second prototype of…

I have been following Matt Bissonette since his late 80s work with David Lee Roth, early 90s work with Joe Satriani, and through to his current gig as bassist for Elton John. Matt is living…

Welcome to Tonequest!

Do you suffer from B.A.S.™? (Bass Acquisition Syndrome)

To my recollection these are all of the basses I have owned over 31 years of playing...

1. Azola Bug Bass (Electric Upright)
2. Epiphone Viola Bass
3. Ernie…