Tone Quest: The Skinny on Minis
While the sheer number of pedals on the market is ever expanding, their physical size seems to be shrinking. Technological advances and more... Read more »
Bass News
Apr 28, 2021, 4:00 PM
Apr 28, 2021, 10:00 AM
Lessons from the Road: Edward Van Halen
Last year was, without doubt, the most perplexingly difficult and trying year I’ve experienced in my lifetime — and I know the same was true for... Read more »
Apr 26, 2021, 4:00 PM
Inside the Sweetwater Difference: What’s New in the Sales Department?
I’m really excited to share a few of the things going on in my department that will enable our Sales team to serve you even better in the coming... Read more »
Apr 26, 2021, 12:00 PM
The Show Must Go On: GearFest 2021
We write the spring SweetNotes in late winter, so as I’m writing this note to you, we’re feeling the winter chill here in Sweetwater’s home of... Read more »
Apr 19, 2021, 12:00 PM
How to Be a Good Bandmate
Hey, don’t take that headline the wrong way — you’re great! We weren’t talking about you because you do all of these things already. But you... Read more »
Apr 15, 2021, 8:00 AM
4 Famous Bass Brands and the Musicians Who Played Them, Part 1: Rickenbacker and Gibson
Guitar players often become strongly associated with certain guitar makers: David Gilmour and Fender, Slash and Gibson, Steve Vai and Ibanez, to... Read more »
Mar 30, 2021, 12:52 PM
Ampeg Rocket Bass Combo Amps Demo
More videos like this Ampeg Rocket Bass Combo Amps Demo Shop for Ampeg Rocket Series Bass Amps at Sweetwater If you’re wondering what video gear... Read more »
Mar 30, 2021, 10:39 AM
7 Ways to Prep for Gigging Season
Due to the global pandemic, it’s been over a year since many musicians have even had the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. As... Read more »
Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 AM
Tape, Tubes, and Iron: Why Distortion Sounds Good and How to Use It in a Mix
Distortion is a not-so-secret weapon for recording and mixing engineers. Obviously, heavy distortion will drastically alter a sound source, but... Read more »
Mar 19, 2021, 10:00 AM
Iconic Guitar Tones: Pete Townshend Talks – “Won’t Get Fooled Again” by the Who
If you mention the Who to most musicians, the band name conjures up memories of Keith Moon’s bombastic drumming, John Entwistle’s orchestrated... Read more »