Bassists, Looking for Something Cool and Different?
Less than 20 years after its introduction in 1951, Fender’s electric bass had nearly become a victim of genericization. Over the years, many... Read more »
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May 5, 2022, 8:00 AM
May 2, 2022, 12:00 PM
The Theatrics of David Bowie
Magician? Pop star? Alien from another planet? However you choose to refer to him, David Bowie left a staggering impact on the Earth he left... Read more »
Apr 26, 2022, 12:00 PM
It’s Not a Phase, Mom: Pop-punk’s (Not So) Surprising Resurgence
A sudden renewed interest in pop-punk is being termed a “revival” by many. With a new wave of diverse young bands, My Chemical Romance resuming... Read more »
Apr 22, 2022, 8:00 AM
How to Recycle Your Audio and Music Gear
If you’ve been making music for any amount of time, someone has probably asked you the most annoying question in the world: “Why do you have so... Read more »
Mar 31, 2022, 9:30 AM
Why It’s Time to Upgrade Your Bass
If you’ve been hitting the scene with the same bass you’ve played for years, then chances are it’s time for an upgrade. Whether you want to... Read more »
Mar 25, 2022, 9:00 AM
Understanding Helix Amp Parameters
Helix’s amps not only are authentic-sounding models of iconic amps, but they also have enough parameters that you can customize them into... Read more »
Mar 16, 2022, 2:30 PM
Our Favorite Two-piece Bands
It might come as a shock, but there’s one thing that excites our team at Sweetwater more than anything else: music! Step into any of our... Read more »
Mar 14, 2022, 12:00 PM
10 Bodacious Basses
At Sweetwater, we’re surrounded by thousands of the coolest instruments available, and, from time to time, we love to feature some of our... Read more »
Mar 8, 2022, 10:00 AM
18 Best Bass Guitars Under $1,000 of 2022
Whether you’ve got an insatiable dream to amass a 200-strong bass collection like John Entwistle or you simply want to grab a second bass for... Read more »
Feb 14, 2022, 8:00 AM
The Songwriting of Roger Waters
Architect of The Wall, concept-album enthusiast, keeper of the Fender P Bass — Roger Waters has left an indelible stamp on rock ‘n’ roll history... Read more »