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From boutique handwired tube combos to cutting-edge digital processors, modern musicians are living in a golden age of amplifier options.... Read more »
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As a rule of thumb, bassists are slightly more pragmatic about pedals than their 6-stringed peers. That’s not to say that bassists don’t like... Read more »
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There are a staggering number of audio interfaces on the market today. And here at Sweetwater, we’ve put them all through their paces: USB,... Read more »
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Pinpointing “the” indie and alternative guitar sound can be difficult, especially depending on your preferred subgenre and era of music.... Read more »
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At its most basic level, a guitar amplifier boosts the signal from your electric guitar’s pickups so they can produce sound through one or more... Read more »
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Even if it doesn’t become their primary instrument, every musician should learn to play the piano. And, for beginners, buying a keyboard to... Read more »
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Whether you’re chasing a special effect for a particular studio session or experimenting with different sounds for better stage mixes, stacking... Read more »
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How to Set Up a Bass Guitar
To set up your bass guitar, you have to think big: big sound, big tone, big volume. This also means big sound waves and big string vibrations.... Read more »