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Bass Guitar Modelling: The Perfect Pedals For A Bassist?

After diving into the hot topic of modellers vs amps last month over on the GuitarGuys blog, it made me think about how…

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The Simandl Technique: Game Changer or Thing of the Past

Part of every bassist’s journey is to build their fretting technique. It’s a highly personal experience in many ways;…

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Pino Palladino Gear Deep Dive | Session Pro & Fretless Icon

Pino Palladino needs no introduction, but we’ll try nonetheless. This session legend is featured on albums spanning…

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The Vintage Bass Guide: How To Find The Diamonds In The Rough

As time marches on, prices for new basses have skyrocketed over the past few years. A Fender Player Precision has gone…

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Short Scale Basses: Overhyped Or The New Age Of Bass?

Short scale bass guitars are not a new invention. The first short scale bass was released by Gibson in 1953, the Gibson…

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The Bass Effects Debate: Which Bass Pedals Does a Bassist Need?

Your signature bass sound comes from so many factors. From the bass guitar itself, choice of amplification, all the way…

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Boutique Basses Explored: The Modern Age of Bass Innovation

While the bass guitar industry has been dominated by the obvious players - Fender, Music Man, Rickenbacker, and to a…

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Rickenbacker: The Sounds & Players of Rick-O-Sound

Rickenbacker have been in the music industry for nearly 100 years - their 100th anniversary will be in 2031. They are…

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Fender Part II: The Sounds & Players of the Jazz Bass

As the second bass Fender released after the Precision bass exploded onto the music scene, the now legendary Fender…

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Bass String Guide: Find the Right Strings For Your Sound

Whether you’re playing a vintage 69 Fender Jazz or a modern Musicman Stingray 5, you’re gonna be playing with a set of…

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The Unique Fretless Bass Explored

Fretless basses occupy a strange corner of the bass world. Often forgotten and rarely seen in the wild, yet equally an…

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Fender: The Sounds & Players of the Precision Bass

The Fender Precision - most affectionately known as the P-bass - is one-half of the iconic Fender lineup, and is widely…

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