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2012 Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Giveaway!

Greetings Bass Players & Bass Friendly Types! Bass Frontiers is extremely proud to announce that as part of the introduction of their newest model, the Emperor 5 Standard, the amazing folks over at Fodera will be giving YOU the chance to win one of your very own! Unless you’ve been living as a hermit for [...]

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Nate Watts of Stevie Wonder Video Interview

Anyone who has not been living under a rock can recognize the signature sounds of beloved Stevie Wonder songs, such as “Do I Do,” “Sir Duke,” “Higher Ground,” and “Superstition.” Nate Watts has been providing signature bass lines alongside music legend Stevie Wonder since 1974. This dynamic duo makes for quite a show and if [...]

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Video Interview: Eva Gardner

Daughter of British Invasion bassist Kim Gardner, Eva Gardner got a hold of her first bass at age 12 and never looked back. Clearly groomed by a surrounding of musicians of a high level, Eva is not just your typical “girl bass player”. Gardner has spent time as a sidewoman with The Mars Volta, P!NK, [...]

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Win A Yamaha BB714 Bass & Hartke 5210C Amp!

You could win a Yamaha BB714 bass and a Hartke 5210C amp just by signing up to receive the Bass Frontiers Magazine newsletter! Enter for your chance to win today! The BB714BS bass is a Billy Sheehan Signature Model from Yamaha. Based on the usual BB414 body style, this bolt-on bass is constructed of an [...]

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Video Interview: Derrick Hodge

Derrick Hodge is a true phenom of the new generation of professional musicians. He is functioning (or has functioned) as a bass player with Maxwell (for whom he is now music director), Robert Glasper (in his trio as well as the RCDC Experiment), Gretchen Parlato, Kenneth Whalum III, Terence Blanchard, Chris Dave, Jill Scott, Mos [...]

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Winter NAMM 2011 Photo Recap

Here is the complete photo blog of our 2011 Winter NAMM Adventure. Click the link above to view the slideshow.

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Video Features

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  • Nate Watts of Stevie Wonder Video Interview

    Anyone who has not been living under a rock can recognize the signature sounds of beloved Stevie Wonder songs, such as “Do I Do,” “Sir Duke,” “Higher Ground,” and “Superstition.” Nate Watts has been providing signature bass lines alongside music legend Stevie Wonder since 1974. This dynamic duo makes for quite a show and if [...]

  • Video Interview: Neil Stubenhaus
  • Video Interview: Michael Anthony
  • Video Interview: Derrick Hodge

Artist News

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  • Abe Laboriel and Tal Wilkenfeld Join U-Bass Endorsees

    A musical icon, Abe Laboriel, and one of the industry’s brightest new stars, Tal Wilkenfield, have joined Kala’s roster of U-Bass endorsees. Abe Laboriel has played on over 4,000 recordings and soundtracks and was described by Guitar Player Magazine as “the most widely used session bassist of our time”. In 2005, Abe was awarded an [...]

  • Looking Back At An Evening With Norm Stockton At MusicDojo Nashville
  • Keeping up with Funkboy! An Interview with Ivan Bodley
  • Bob Wray: Tribute To A Very “Funky” Gentleman

Instruction and Education

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  • Working Bassist: No Virtuosity Required, Part 1 – Profound Love of Music, Solid Time, Distinctive Tone

    Welcome to the first part of a series on what tools you’re probably going to need to land a gig that will keep the bills paid and food in your mouth. These tips come courtesy of bassist Larry Crew, who has had a serious 30+ year career in the Nashville music industry. Read these things. [...]

  • The Real Book: A History & Commentary
  • Jim Stinnett: Bossa Nova Bass
  • Victor Wooten Presents “The Lesson”

Editor's Notes

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  • February 2012: Dave Fowler

    Welcome to 2012! What an exciting time to be alive, especially in the music industry. So many things are changing so much more rapidly than before. While I know many people see this as a bad thing or they’re scared of what may come of it, some of the best times in music history have [...]

  • November 2011: Dave Fowler
  • October 2011: Dave Fowler
  • September 2011: Dave Fowler
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