As a bass player, your go-to tone will probably be a clean sound, and this is where a preamp will show its worth. In contrast to the other types of pedals, a preamp is hardly noticeable, since its main role is to shape your fundamental bass tone. If you own a passive bass, a preamp …
Just the mention of a multi effects unit evokes mixed reactions from guitarists and bass players alike. Purists will shun them, because “analog is always better”, while others, who value functionality, portability, versatility, and a much lower cost than a fully stocked analog pedalboard, will swear by them. This discussion won’t go away anytime soon, …
So as a bass player myself I have been the target of jokes made by guitarists for quite some time. But then, when a bass player joins a band, those quips invariably fade to black. You wonder why? Well because it becomes crystal clear fast to even the most cynical wannabe metal guitarists that the …
Bass guitars are instruments designed to give the deep low frequencies that help drive and shape the music a band is playing. Bass strings can make a big difference in the tone that you want your bass to produce. The strings you choose for your electric bass have a powerful influence on its tone and …
It is well known that the bass guitar is a fundamental instrument in most music genres, so it makes sense that there are different types of bass guitars you can choose from to fit the specific style of music you are playing. In this article, we’ll be taking a look specifically at acoustic bass guitars. …
For an electric bass player, there are two things that make up over 90 percent of your tone; the bass that you play and the amp that you use to amplify your instrument. You’ve already got your bass, so now you need the right amp to let it truly shine. You have the option of …
There’s no sugarcoating it: shopping for a bass amp can be quite a headache. Whether you’re buying something small on a budget, or you’re preparing to invest in a professional-grade amp to complete your rig, the sheer amount of options on the market are sure to overwhelm you. How many watts? Combo or stack? Tube …
Are you interested in upgrading the pickups on your jazz bass? Are you bored of the sound of the stock pickups that arrived in your Fender or Squier? Are you seeking something with a little more bang and thump? Something a little higher-tech, with less noise, and with great clarity, punch, and sustain? Do you …
Choosing a bass guitar at the under $500 price point isn’t much different than choosing a more high-end one. You’ll need to identify the features that are most important to your playing style. Thankfully, even at this lower price point, there’s a ton of high quality and fully-featured instruments available, and you’ll only have to …
Compressors are among the most undervalued effects pedals and somewhat of a mystery to many bass players out there. Whether on stage or in the studio, compressors are instrumental in making your bass tone cut through the mix. If you’ve never tried one, you could think your tone is just fine without one, but once …