Musikmesse: And the Winner Is
The annual MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Awards) are held at the Musikmesse Trade Fair each year; the winners in these awards are decided... Read more »
Bass News
Apr 7, 2009, 8:00 AM
Mar 27, 2009, 12:00 AM
Neck Pitch
The angle at which a stringed instrument’s (such as guitar or bass) neck meets its body. The neck pitch affects the action of the instrument,... Read more »
Mar 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
External Speaker Jack
A speaker-level output usually found on a combo guitar or bass amplifier that is intended to drive a separate speaker cabinet. In some cases the... Read more »
Mar 20, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nut Slot Depth
Q: There is a lot of material above the strings on my guitar where they pass through the nut. Should they be buried in the nut like this? A:... Read more »
Mar 19, 2009, 2:01 PM
HANDS ON REVIEW: Like an old, well-worn friend….
A few months ago, Sweetwater’s Fender rep called me up and told me that the company was coming out with some interesting new... Read more »
Mar 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Fender Road Worn Jazz Bass Review
Like a lot of players I know, I’d always hoped to come across an old Fender that had that “old school” look and sound. When Fender introduced... Read more »
Mar 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Standby Switch
A switch found in a tube amp (typically a guitar or bass amp) that disconnects high voltage from the tube. There are two reasons for this: the... Read more »
Feb 25, 2009, 8:00 AM
Only Three Days Left
This is a truly amazing deal: if you purchase a Hartke HyDrive HX410 bass guitar speaker cabinet from Sweetwater before February 28, you will... Read more »
Jan 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Tuning Stability
For the best guitar or bass tuning stability, always tune the string UP to pitch. This reduces problems with slack that can result if you tune... Read more »
Jan 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
It’s That Time of Year
In many parts of the country, winter can be one of the worst seasons for the well being of musical instruments made of wood, which, of course,... Read more »