History of the Electric Bass Guitar
From a cumbersome, fretless acoustic instrument to the high-performing musical tool we know today, the electric bass guitar has a long and... Read more »
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Mar 8, 2025, 8:41 AM
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Tuning Machines & Why They Matter
Upgrading your tuning machines is perhaps the most common mod in the world of guitar and bass — and for good reason, too! If you’re experiencing... Read more »
Feb 27, 2025, 10:00 AM
7 Coolest Vintage Items on Gear Exchange – February 2025
While Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange (GX) is home to a wide array of musical instruments, recording equipment, and live sound gear manufactured as... Read more »
Feb 8, 2025, 11:00 AM
Greg Koch & Nathan East Conversation and Jam
Greg Koch and Nathan East came to Sweetwater to chat, to jam together, and to share their inspirations. Read more »
Jan 23, 2025, 9:00 AM
Fender Standard Series Precision and Jazz Basses Demo | No Talking
The NEW Fender Standard series Precision and Jazz Basses are here and ready for the next generation of musicians to play! Here’s your chance to... Read more »
Jan 15, 2025, 9:00 AM
Morley Rex Brown Old Blue Wah Pedal Demo | This Wah Pedal Isn’t Just for Bass!
The NEW Morley Rex Brown Old Blue Wah pedal is a must-have filter-sweeping pedal envisioned by Pantera’s Rex Brown! This unique wah pedal can be... Read more »
Jan 11, 2025, 11:00 AM
BEAT: ’80s KING CRIMSON Albums Reimagined ft. Steve Vai, Adrian Belew, and Tony Levin
Adrian Belew, Danny Carey, Tony Levin, and Steve Vai set out to honor King Crimson’s iconic and monumental music of the ’80s. Watch as Adrian,... Read more »
Jan 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
Ibanez Prestige SR4500, SR5505, and SR5506 Bass Guitars Overview
The NEW Ibanez Prestige SR4500 4-string, SR5505 5-string, and SR5506 6-string bass guitars are here to open 2025 with a low-end thump! Watch as... Read more »
Jan 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB5MSBSP 5-string Multi-scale Bass Guitar Demo
The NEW Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB5MSBSP 5-string multi-scale bass guitar has everything you need to lay down some bass lines while also being... Read more »
Jan 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
Ibanez’s New 2025 Guitars and Basses Demo
Ibanez is starting 2025 off with a bang by releasing some of the coolest guitars and basses we’ve seen in a while! Watch as Ben Eller showcases... Read more »