What Does a Compressor Pedal Do?
Championed by country pickers, funk-inflected rhythm players, and sustain-seeking soloists, compression is an obligatory part of a guitarist’s... Read more »
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Best Guitar Cable for You
Do guitar cables make a difference in sound quality? In a word: yes. You can have the raddest guitar in the world, the raddest amplifier in the... Read more »
Apr 15, 2025, 10:52 AM
Fender Player II Modified P Bass Demo ft. Allee Fütterer
The new Fender Player II Modified P Bass is here, and Allee Fütterer stopped by Sweetwater to demo these new basses. Read more »
Apr 12, 2025, 10:38 AM
Precision vs. Jazz Bass: What’s the Difference?
Fender’s Precision and Jazz Basses rule the bass universe. This is quite evident when you browse through Sweetwater’s Guitar Gallery bass... Read more »
Apr 8, 2025, 10:21 AM
How to Clean a Guitar — Everything You Need to Know!
Summer stages, sweaty hands, late-night recording sessions, and the simple grime of everyday life. It’s not a matter of if your guitar gets... Read more »
Apr 6, 2025, 2:21 PM
Why You Need an Acoustic Bass Guitar
If you think of the modern-day electric bass guitar as pop music’s evolution of the upright string bass, then the concept of an acoustic bass... Read more »
Apr 6, 2025, 10:36 AM
How to Start Your First Band
I started playing drums when I was around 10 or 11 and was performing publicly with my first band shortly after that. After nearly 30 years of... Read more »
Apr 5, 2025, 11:00 AM
David Gilmour’s Bassist, Guy Pratt | Rig Tour and Interview
David Gilmour’s bassist, Guy Pratt, gives Sweetwater a behind-the-scenes rig tour and interview. Check it out! Read more »
Mar 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
Tony Levin | What’s on Your Pedalboard: Beat Edition
Legendary bassist Tony Levin showcases his pedalboard for the Beat tour, where he is playing songs from King Crimson’s catalog. Read more »
Mar 8, 2025, 11:09 AM
Sweetwater’s Plek Pro System — The Holy Grail of Guitar Setups
Want to get the most out of your guitar or bass? Sweetwater’s Plek Pro setup and services are here to elevate your instrumental experience.... Read more »