You can’t rush a painstaking artist like Iowa City's Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand. Known for years in prominent nationwide orchestral circles for his exquisitely crafted string basses selling for $40,000 ...
Elwood Francis on the origins of his 17-string bass – and why he regrets it becoming a ZZ Top staple
In 2022, ZZ Top guitar tech-turned-bassist Francis Elwood made headlines throughout the guitar press and beyond when he whipped out an almighty 17-string bass guitar with the Texas blues-rock legends.
Dusty Hill, the longtime bassist for Texas boogie-rockers supreme ZZ Top, died last year at age 72. But the band has carried on without him, with longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis taking over on ...
We may earn a commission when you buy through our links. You may have heard the news a while back that Gibson was relaunching the legendary Tobias brand of basses. Founded in the late 1970s by Michael ...
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Why musicians are turning to the 6-string Bassulele Mini
The Bassulele Mini combines the compact size of a ukulele with the depth and range of a 6-string bass. Designed for ...
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