The Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig is a multi-effect unit with, obviously, a whole bunch of in-built effects. But as you can see from a photo of it, one of the features is “sans amp”, and yes this does mean it can be used direct into a mixer. But as anyone who has used a … Read more
This week’s feature bass is a modified Stu Hamm Fender model. Owner of the bass, Duke, writes: First of all I’m not a luthier and don’t pretend to be. I’m just a guy who loves working on, rebuilding and modifying basses. I purchased a 93 Fender “Stu Hamm” Urge MIM (Mexican version) with the idea … Read more
A favorite song of many bassists because of its groove, Cult of Personality is a staple rock song of the late 1980s. 1988, to be specific. This song is played using all fingers and requires accurate fretting to get it right. Also, atypical to most rock songs of the late ’80s, the bass can be … Read more
This is a continuation from part 3. Below: Potentiometers being attached to the control plate, with washer being placed. Below: Washers for both pots placed. Below: A 1/2″ nut driver being used to tighten the nuts to the washers. Below: Tightening the other pot to the plate. Below: Output jack being held underneath and attaching … Read more
YouTube user Antonio Duarte has proven you can practice your bass and stay fit. Practice like this for 20 minutes a day, 3 times a week to become a master bass player *and* get six-pack abs at the same time. Awesome.
What we have here is a Fender Jazz Bass, which is a bass any bass player knows about, but this one has Nordstrand Big Blades pickups installed in it. While replacing pickups in a J Bass is nothing new to many of our readers, some appreciate knowing what these pickups actually look like within the … Read more
This is a continuation from part 2. Below: Tinning the ground wire in preparation for soldering (the white wire later also will be tinned). Below: Soldering the ground wire to the pot. Below: Soldering the white wire to the upper left terminal. Below: Coaxing the wire out of the ends of the cloth coating. Below: … Read more
Imagine you are playing a gig. Backstage, you accidentally trip over your amplifier and crash into your bass, snapping its neck. Or what if this same mishap happened while you were at home? Your prized bass cannot be repaired and is considered a “total loss.” Homeowner’s policy insurance will only replace your bass with an … Read more
See Jon’s business listing here The feature bass this week is a fretless from a small shop in England. Builder Jon Simnett from Simnett Guitars writes: Simnett Guitars is a one man operation. I build only a handful of instruments each year from my small home workshop in Staffordshire, England. I predominantly build fretless basses, … Read more
This article is a continuation from part 1. This series of articles is specifically concentrating on the Fender American Vintage ’62 Jazz Bass Complete Wiring Kit. If you have bought or are thinking about buying this kit from Best Bass Gear and have questions, we can help. Just ask. Below: One hand holding pliers with … Read more
