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| Editor | Joel McIver |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Every four weeks |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Final issue | October 2022 |
| Company | Future US |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
| Website | Official website |
| ISSN | 1050-785X |
Bass Player was a magazine for bassists. Each issue offered a variety of artist interviews, lessons, and equipment reviews. The magazine was founded in 1988[1] as a spinoff of Guitar Player magazine, with Jim Roberts as its first editor. The original headquarters was in San Francisco, CA. It began as a regular edition magazine in 1990.[2]
The magazine was published by Future US,[3] Bass Player held an annual event for bassists, Bass Player LIVE!. From 2004 until 2007 Bass Player LIVE! was held in New York City; from 2008 until 2017 it was held in Hollywood, California.
The magazine ceased publication of print issue after October 2022 issue and became online-only.
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