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 »
Bass News
Mar 19, 2009, 2:01 PM
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 »
Jan 21, 2009, 8:00 AM
Still More Winter NAMM
Spectrasonics has cranked up the bottom end with Trilian, a brand-new virtual instrument based on the same STEAM engine as is found in... Read more »
Jan 15, 2009, 11:07 AM
Winter NAMM 2009: SWR Golight Series Amps
SWR offers up a new line of ultra-portable bass amplifiers with their latest GoLight Series. Available in 1×15″, 2×10″ and 4×10″ configurations,... Read more »
Jan 14, 2009, 6:17 PM
Winter NAMM 2009: Fender Steve Harris Precision Bass
The Fender Steve Harris Precision Bass honors the Iron Maiden metal titan, who’s stayed true to his Fender P-Bass over the years. The Steve... Read more »
Jan 14, 2009, 6:14 PM
Winter NAMM 2009: Fender Steve Bailey Jazz Bass VI
Fender touts their new Steve Bailey Jazz Bass VI as “a pro bassist’s pro bass” for good reason. This 6-string bass features a select alder body... Read more »