Fretless bass guitars are unique instruments. While they look like a regular bass, and they appear to be played in the same way, they can sound completely different from a regular bass guitar. If you want to achieve the sound of a fretless, nothing else can do it. This leads many bassists to wonder, “are fretless basses…
The Fender Jazz bass is among the most iconic instruments of all time. This bass has been seen in the hands of many great bassists, which has led many to desire a Jazz bass for themselves. However, the Jazz is a large instrument, which may be a deal-breaker for some players. This leads many to wonder…
Practicing bass guitar at home without any sort of amplification just doesn’t feel the same! But getting those hours of practice in without annoying your family members or neighbors means playing through a normal amp isn’t an option either. Step up the bass headphone amplifier! These amazing little machines, also known as ‘amPlugs’ plug directly…
There are so many different types of cables available these days that music studios can end up a tangled mess. Although many of these cables are necessary to get equipment to work, if we can get a chance to reduce the number of cables this can only be a good thing. Bass and Guitar are…
Limiters are included in a number of amplifiers, or available as separate pedals to place in your audio signal chain. A lot of bassists don’t fully understand the role of a limiter. Why do we use them and how do they impact upon the sound of your playing? A limiter effectively lowers the sound when…
Learning to play bass guitar can be painful on your fingertips. Pressing down the strings is a new strain your fingers aren’t used to. Usually, the bass isn’t played with a pick, so both hands go through a certain amount of adjusting to the new stress you’re introducing your fingers to. The best finger protection…
If you take the same approach to mic a bass amp as other guitar amps then the chances are you won’t get the best results. Bass is, in many ways, quite a unique instrument. When it comes to recording, it is rare that you will need to capture such low frequencies in detail…
When buying speakers or an amplifier, you will notice that a lot of the manufacturers advertise the power of the product first and foremost. A wattage rating will normally be in the description of the product. So, does more power equal better sound? Is this the main metric to choose your musical equipment based on? …
Playing the guitar isn’t usually a cheap hobby. If you can save a bit of money here and there then it is likely you will try and do so, but though there are some areas that it won’t make a difference, some items shouldn’t be bought on the cheap. The price difference between the cheapest…
I guess I was forced to pick the electric guitar as my instrument of choice at the age of 15. My friends were making a band and they already had a great bassist, a drummer, and a singer but they needed a guitarist. It wasn’t until 5 years later that I even picked up a…