Trace Elliot ELF Bass Amp Review
Mitch Gallagher presents the Trace Elliot ELF bass amplifier. How’d you like to hold 200 watts in the palm of your hand? With the Trace Elliot... Read more »
Bass News
Jan 19, 2017, 1:00 AM
Jan 18, 2017, 8:10 AM
Blend Clean and Distorted Bass for Better Tone
Distorted bass sounds awesome — greasy, gritty, garage-y, and punchy. But if you’re not careful, distorted bass can get lost in the mix. This is... Read more »
Jan 17, 2017, 6:04 PM
Coming Soon: NAMM 2017
The annual Winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) trade show in Anaheim, California, will open its doors at 10am PST on Thursday,... Read more »
Jan 13, 2017, 8:22 AM
How Often Should I Clean My Fretboard?
Getting in a basic maintenance habit of wiping down your guitar or bass with a soft cloth after each playing session is a great way to keep... Read more »
Jan 12, 2017, 7:21 PM
Surgical EQ vs. Tone Shaping EQ
Sometimes a precision, “surgical” EQ cut or boost is exactly what a track or channel needs to accentuate or remove a trouble frequency or to... Read more »
Jan 12, 2017, 7:20 PM
Disc Makers offers Music Release 101 Course
Looking to release your own music to your fans? Like to maybe sell some copies or get some notice? Then you need this new FREE 5-day e-mail... Read more »
Jan 9, 2017, 7:05 PM
Cut the Mud
In most popular music, electric bass generates much of the punch and bottom end, working in conjunction with the kick drum. Because of this, it... Read more »
Jan 9, 2017, 7:03 PM
Winter NAMM 2017 Sneak Preview!
The big annual Winter NAMM trade show is just around the corner, and we’re expecting an amazing array of new product introductions at this... Read more »
Jan 6, 2017, 8:09 AM
Should I Play My Bass with My Fingers or with a Pick?
We recommend having at least some familiarity with playing both ways. Many bassists who use picks also use their fingers, and vice versa,... Read more »
Dec 29, 2016, 8:18 AM
Don’t Skimp On Interface Quality
It’s fun to spend most of your budget on “sexy” pieces of gear — guitars, synths, amps, pedals, and so on; basically, the items that you can use... Read more »