The bassist rehearsed late into the night to perfect the groove.

The bassists arrived early to tune their instruments before the soundcheck.

The double-bassist took a solo that captivated the entire audience.

The electric bassists in the band practiced for hours to perfect their syncopated lines.

The electric bassist in our band practiced complex slap techniques for hours.

At the club, the upright bassist laid down a steady groove that held the whole band together.

The washtub bassist held the single string taut with one hand while slapping it with the other, giving the blues trio a rough, earthy pulse.

At the street fair, the washtub bassists drew a larger crowd than the headlining band.

The string bassists from different orchestras gathered to compare bowing techniques after the rehearsal.

The doghouse bassist tuned his instrument under the streetlight before the late-night rehearsal.