What you’ll see in the video below will give you a basic idea of how to build one of these things, and yes the video contains a demo so you can hear how it sounds. Bass ukes are fun build projects, and the reason for showing this particular build is because it’s a solid-body electric. … Read more
Don’t ask us how those who made the video were able to get together all these basses all at once, because we don’t know. What we do know is that we’re glad they did it, because having a video showcasing 17 of the most-desired vintage electric basses of all time through one of the most-desired … Read more
We’re now carrying Arkham Sound bass preamps, and this quick little article is just to show you a demo of one of their models. Be sure to check out the Arkham Sound lineup after watching the video. And remember, if you have any questions, email the Best Bass Gear sales team directly at sales@bestbassgear.com.
This feature build is Rickenbacker inspired (obviously,) but absolutely has its own character and style. Builder Jon Clegg writes: I started this bass with the intention of entering it into Talk Bass’s Winter Build Off. However I’m a slow builder and ended up missing the deadline by about 4 months. The parameters of the contest … Read more
E, E E, E-E That pretty much describes almost the entirety to Epic by Faith No More. The tone heard here is really chunky, really loud and the strings are being slammed with a pick for just about every note. Billy Gould, who has been the only bass player for Faith No More as far … Read more
(Note: See comments below this article for several helpful comments on how to fix tuner rattles, and please feel free to add your own.) A common upgrade many bass players do either for reducing neck weight, tuning stability, tuner smoothness or all of that is changing out the tuners. A popular model is the Hipshot … Read more
The feature bass this week is an Alembic-inspired design with very particular attention to detail. Kevin Butler from @Rockhewercustomguitars writes: This build was a commission. It is my design, and was built to the specifications of a client in MA. He picked the top wood… (bookmatched to neck), and an accent color …and that it … Read more
In the bass world there are riffs you always hear in the guitar store. Riffs you’ve heard a thousand times before. Riffs that make you cringe every time you hear them… …except when you’re the one actually playing it. Below is a video on the top 20 overplayed bass riffs. But when you listen to … Read more
You may have heard there’s a way to freshen roundwound bass strings just by boiling them. Does it work? Before answering that, it’s helpful to explain what boiling strings actually does for them. Over time, bass strings get grime pushed into them. And no matter how often you clean your strings, once grime gets in … Read more
Nitrocellulose lacquer, the finish that is both loved and hated at the same time. Nitro is loved because it makes wood grain really “pop” and brings out that liquid-like smoothness of paint color wonderfully. And if the instrument is played regularly, the finish “checks” where it cracks and flakes off over time, giving that oh-so … Read more
