From John Myung to Felix Pastorius to Thundercat, we follow their historic quest for the ultimate extended-range axe ...

“Introduced in 1961, the Fender VI is often referred to as the ... I just assumed it was a six-string guitar. It was a sunburst and the guy wanted $200 so I bought it anyway.

HC: What is the difference between playing four-string, five-string, and six-string bass? JJ: First of all, I saw it as a challenge to move from four to five then six. The music had changed ...