If you think Mike Dirnt is another clueless punk, think again
Every success story needs a behind-the-scenes hero, and for Green Day, it was bassist Mike Dirnt. He details the making of ...
Mike Bloomfield’s missing custom-painted ’66 Fender Telecaster – which was lost in 1974 – is going up for sale
The quirky Tele, which mysteriously disappeared in the 1970s after it had been used by Bloomfield, was recently discovered ...
Hakes: Iowa City’s prominent string bass maker now crafting unique, high-end bass guitars
Iowa City's Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand is known in prominent nationwide orchestral circles for his exquisitely crafted string ...
Whittier Daily News13d
A look at the electric guitar’s origin in Southern California
Some of the most notable electric guitar companies have their roots in Southern California. Rickenbacker began in the 1930s, ...
Orange County Register17d
A look at the electric guitar’s origin in Southern California
1951: Fender closes his repair shop to focus entirely on building instruments, which by late 1951 include the first electric bass. The Precision bass remains one of the most popular designs to ...
Sports Illustrated26d
What is the Best Lure for Bass Fishing? One Bait for Consistent Catches
Imagine this scenario: you’re allowed to fish for bass every day for the rest of your life, but you can only use one lure. You have an unlimited supply, but it’s all the same bait. What would ...