The Bass Gear Buying Guide
A comprehensive bass rig goes far beyond your instrument and your amp. It encompasses everything from the cables that connect your pedals to... Read more »
KBass News
Aug 7, 2026, 2:03 PM
Best Bass Guitar Pedals in 2026
As a rule of thumb, bassists are slightly more pragmatic about pedals than their 6-stringed peers. That’s not to say that bassists don’t like... Read more »
Jul 27, 2023, 8:00 AM
Best Bass Compressor Pedals
Compression is critical to refining the sound of any instrument in a given mix — especially the bass guitar! With the bass guitar’s wide... Read more »
Nov 24, 2022, 8:00 AM
Great Gift Ideas for Bass Players
Bassists aren’t tricky to shop for, especially if you shop here at Sweetwater. But, if you’re not a bass player, it might not be immediately... Read more »
Sep 4, 2017, 8:00 AM
How to Build a Bass Pedalboard
In the not-too-distant past, a well-equipped recording bassist would likely have had a studio rack to take to sessions. These racks were often... Read more »