Dirty Strings Destroy Tone
One of the best ways to improve the tone of a guitar or bass is to put on a new set of strings. But if you want to extend the life of your... Read more »
Bass News
Oct 7, 2011, 12:00 AM
Oct 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
Control Cavity
An opening routed into the back of an electric guitar or bass to provide space for the instrument’s internal electronics, switching, and volume... Read more »
Sep 14, 2011, 8:00 AM
MachFive 3
MOTU has released MachFive 3.0, the latest generation of their universal sampler for creative music production. MachFive was rebuilt from the... Read more »
Aug 29, 2011, 12:00 AM
Fender Bass
Although this term literally refers to a bass made by Fender, for many players it also is used as a “generic” term for referring to an electric... Read more »
Aug 26, 2011, 1:12 PM
Squier Vintage-modified Jaguar Bass Special HB
Looking for a bass guitar that’s easy playing, with thick, chunky, punchy tone — and at a price that won’t break the bank? Set your sites on the... Read more »
Aug 26, 2011, 11:32 AM
Blackstar – Now at Sweetwater!
Sweetwater is excited to introduce amplifiers to our customers! Although the well-known heavy hitters in the guitar amp world continue to... Read more »
Aug 24, 2011, 12:00 AM
Electric Bass Inventor?
Q: Who invented the electric bass guitar? A: A Seattle inventor named Paul Tutmarc and his Audiovox Manufacturing Company developed an “Electric... Read more »
Jul 27, 2011, 12:00 AM
External Power Supply
A power supply for a device that is not integrated inside the device itself — the power supply is a separate unit that resides outside the... Read more »
Jul 18, 2011, 5:14 PM
Kala Acoustic/Electric U-Bass demo
Bill McDaniel from Kala presents the acoustic/electric U-Bass. One of the most innovative instruments to be introduced in a while, you’ll be... Read more »
Jul 18, 2011, 5:00 PM
Kala Solidbody U-Bass demo
Bill McDaniel from Kala Ukulele Co. presents the solidbody U-Bass. You won’t believe the low end that comes out of this little bass! The magic... Read more »