Manson John Paul Jones Signature E-Bass

Whether looking forward as the bassist in Them Crooked Vultures laying down a groove with Dave Grohl and Joshua Homme, or to the past as the iconic legend, riff-master and songwriter in Led Zeppelin, John Paul Jones has a bass pedigree second to none. John has been performing with a vast collection of Manson Guitars creations for the past three

Avishai Cohen: Global Player

Avishai Cohen speaks as a citizen of the world. He’s a street-wise player, born in Israel and raised in St. Louis, MO who learned to hold his own in Greenwich Village jazz clubs and Latin joints in the Bronx. In 1996, his brash and confident playing style landed him one of the most coveted gigs in jazz—the bass chair with Chick Corea. Since

Africa and the Bass: South Africa

Some of the world's most inventive bass playing can be found in Africa’s modern pop music. While some players have gotten a share of the international spotlight, most of the continent’s great bassists have remained unsung heroes. Over several issues, we’ll focus on four of Africa’s most bass-obsessed countries—South Africa, Cameroon, Congo, and

Sadowsky Will Lee Model

The partnership between New York luthier Roger Sadowsky and international bass icon Will Lee is one of the longest in the field. Originally a Fender specialist, Sadowsky began servicing and modding Will’s basses in 1979, and when Sadowsky decided to start his own brand of Fender J-Bass-inspired instruments, Will was one of his early