Issue 8 is devoted to the bass and the women who play it — It’s All About the Bass! This issue is full of interviews, reviews, lessons, tips, and more! There are articles on female bass players who have made their mark in the industry, suggestions for bass guitars and pedals, and even some tips on the power of bass in songwriting. Interviews include bassists Amanda Hamers, Amy Epperley, Angeline Saris, Ashley Reeve, Blu DeTiger, Carolyn Sills, Eva Gardner, Helene Webman, Ida Nielsen, Joyce Irby, Jules Whelpton, Lori Friday, Nik West, Rachel Gonzales, Rhonda Smith, Shelby Means. Suzi Quatro, Suzie Vinnick, and Tanya O’Callaghan. Reviews on gear from Martin Guitar, Fender, Yamaha, Taylor Guitars, Cordoba, PRS, B&G, Darco, and Trace Elliot.