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BASS EXPO 2013: In the first of our series of how to play bass guitar video lessons, brought to you in partnership with The Institute, tutor Ben Jones starts by explaining how to re-string your bass ...

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ZZ Top bass player Elwood Francis has moved past explaining why he whipped out a massive 17-string bass guitar onstage with the classic rock band. Now, he's frankly admitted which YouTuber inspired ...

Fans who saw ZZ Top during their recent tour stop in Huntsville, Ala. witnessed an unusual sight, as bassist Elwood Francis briefly performed using an oversized 17-string bass. The mammoth instrument ...