If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes time to replace your strings, there are two ...

Although it’s true that bass strings last longer than standard guitar strings, I believe it’s important for the upkeep of your bass to regularly fit it with a fresh set. Not only do regular string ...

This week Pirastro announced its newest strings for double bass: Perpetual 'Stark.' "Mainly developed for pizzicato, the new ...

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 ...

Besides his work with pop stars and jazz greats, he is credited with helping to invent the six-string contrabass guitar.