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The general purpose of a bass compressor is to level out the dynamic range of your bass. A compressor attenuates the instrument signal down when it is too loud and boosts it up when it is too quiet, thus making your volume more even throughout your performance. Is there a reason 5-string basses have a … Read more
Preamps primarily serve two purposes: shaping your tone, and boosting the signal from your bass guitar before it hits your power amp. Without using a preamp, your bass can sound thin and flat. A bass preamp unit is useful for achieving a specific tone or gain structure before the signal reaches the amp or audio … Read more
If you’re a studio owner or a musician recording at home, having a good, dependable bass guitar available for recording is important. For studio owners, many clients will be guitarists who only play bass guitar from time to time. Chances are, they won’t own one. So, you’ll need a quality, versatile bass guitar that they’re … Read more
Yamaha has a legacy of producing highly regarded wind instruments, guitars, keyboards, synths and pianos. However, Yamaha is not the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of bass manufacturers. Yet, legends like John Myung, Lee Sklar, John Patitucci, Billy Sheenan and Nathan East have rocked out for most of their career … Read more
The standard right-hand technique for playing bass guitar nowadays is plucking the strings using the first and second fingers alternately. Thumb plucking, however, has always been used as well. If you’re learning the bass, you may be wondering whether thumb-style technique is acceptable or if it’s a bad habit to avoid. Using your thumb for … Read more
Fender Bass guitars offer an iconic sound. For many decades, pro-bassists have used them in concerts and studio recordings of the highest level. They produce the tones heard in countless hits and studio recordings. Fender is the undisputed gold standard of bass guitars. Their reputation, craftsmanship, demand, availability, resale value and tonal qualities make them … Read more
If you’re considering learning bass guitar, you’ve probably heard all kinds of answers regarding how easy or difficult it is and how fast you can learn it. For most learners, bass guitar is easy to pick up at first as it’s a relatively beginner-friendly instrument. A learner with no musical background can typically play basic … Read more
While Gibson electric guitars enjoy legendary status among guitar players, Gibson bass guitars are a little more divisive. On one hand, many people think of them as inferior to Leo Fender’s standard bearer. Others, however, love the unique sound and character of a Gibson bass. Gibson basses are underrated. Some of the greatest bass players … Read more
Bassists are often on an unending quest for their ideal tone, and often refer to tone punch. What constitutes a punchy bass tone? The right amount of volume, attack, definition (clarity) and the ability to cut through the mix are the main characteristics of a punchy bass tone. A good bass tone is well balanced … Read more
It’s a well-know fact that the bass plays an essential key role in a band and is widely considered the backbone of the music, being a bridge between rhythm and harmony. Most people who take up the bass do so for the purpose of playing with other musicians, at the minimum a drummer and a … Read more