We've written before about the greatest female guitarists of all time, and now it's time to drop it down to the lower frequencies of the bass guitar. Many female musicians have chosen the bass as their instrument, and many master it at a very high level. But what makes a great bass player, really?
In this gallery, we didn't just take into account technical proficiency, but also these women's roles in their respective bands, and the music artists they worked with. Curious? Click through and get to know the greatest female bass players of all time!