Hofner has redesignated the model names of its famous Violin Bass to reflect the iconic bass's Beatles lineage. The three German-made models have been the cause of some confusion among McCartney ...

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Violin, viola, cello, double bass and harp are classical family members, but your suggestions may take a bow to other genres and pluck out many a musical gem I felt, at first, the sudden clasp of ...

Double bass player Gary Karr has traveled the world with his huge musical instrument. In a piece for our occasional series "Musicians at Work," we hear about Karr's adventures and misadventures at ...