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ESP is owned by Hisatake Shibuya who has one of the world’s largest collection of guitars. Incidentally, he also owns Musician’s Institute and Schecter. ESP and ESP LTD offer a massive catalog with basses that range from cheap to expensive, traditional to cutting-edge, no-frills to spec’d out, as well some killer multi-scale bass guitars. Overall, … Read more
When it comes to disco, the Jazz bass is hard to beat, and the EBMM ranks as a close second. The EBMM wasn’t launched until 1976, so it only witnessed the latter half of the disco era but it was good enough for Bernard Edwards to shift from a P bass to a Music Man … Read more
Markbass amps have a tone that is precise and modern with a signature mid-bump. They offer tons of power and volume in a compact size. They are light but can move all the air you need. On the other hand, the weighty and expensive Ampegs have a very gritty sound and an iconic break up … Read more
The Fender Precision bass is a timeless classic with a tone that caters to a universal taste and bass that is an out-and-out workhorse. In contrast, the Gibson SG Standard is an atypical sounding short-scale bass that can be called an evolution of the Gibson EB bass guitars from the 60s. The Fender P-bass is … Read more
Since Dan Lakin created the Lakland Skyline series in 2001, the basses in that series have been among the top Fender-style bass guitars on the market. The Lakland skyline models, like many other brands, have made their own take on Fender designs. However, they are far from being just “rebranded” versions of the original Fenders. … Read more
In many bands, the singer and the lead guitarist tend to get the most attention from the public. Bass players, typically don’t get nearly as much spotlight, except for stars like Flea or Les Claypool. What’s more, bassists often complain they are taken for granted, even looked down upon by their band mates. Bassists often … Read more
In a market flooded with fancy boutique analog pedals and hybrid high-end stompboxes, Boss pedals sit nonchalantly without any frills or fuss. Boss guitar and bass pedals run on 9v, are just the right size, and are built like a tank. They are readily available, easy to modify, and easy to repair. They are affordable … Read more
If you’re a newer bass player and have a bass with no amp, or if playing through an amp is not an option for you because of the noise, you may be wondering whether you can still study and practice the bass in an effective way. Many people regular play the bass unplugged to practice … Read more
Ubisoft’s Rocksmith guitar video game for PC, Mac, PS4, or XBox has been very popular for years. While some may feel the bass part of Rocksmith is a bit minimal and can feel like an afterthought, many learning bass players use it for fun and practice. Is Rocksmith helpful for learning the bass? Most people … Read more
Once you find your dream bass, in this case an EBMM Stingray, the next big quest is to find the ‘perfect’ amp or amp/cab to pair it with. Like the P-Bass + Ampeg combination – a match made in (bass) heaven – is there a ‘better-half’ for the SR? The SWR tone is game for … Read more