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Ever hear a slide bass guitar sound this good?

Or maybe the more appropriate question is, have you ever heard a slide bass guitar at all? Thumb picks and slides. Two things not ordinarily associated with the electric bass guitar… …but this is some seriously good stuff. According to the video description: Here is just a sample of my Slide Bass Guitar. This instrument … Read more

Gibson 2015 SG Standard Electric Bass Guitar

This is a video from one of our competitors, but hey, it’s a cool instrument and it’s explained well. New for this year, as is explained in the video below, is a Full Contact chrome bridge along with new fret sanding and buffing process in the build. What do you think of Gibson’s SG bass … Read more

Nauset Regional High School builds a few cool basses from parts donated from BBG

Last year, we donated some parts to Nauset Regional High School in North Eastham, Massachusetts, and the end result was some pretty cool bass guitars. Instructor Karl Hoyt writes: Here is a picture of Brian. His bass was ash with a wenge face. Your pickups and hardware, passively wired. What was even cooler about Brian’s … Read more

[Bass of the Week] Mid-2000s Modified Epiphone Ripper

This week’s bass guitar of the week is a modified Epiphone Ripper where the goal was to make it appear to be a special factory run model. Owner/modder Benjamin writes: My second Epiphone Ripper. First was a black 1st generation single pickup model from late 1990s, named Black Betty. Betty evolved using Bartolini pickups supplied … Read more

Chord Bass Playalong Video

Looking for a different way to play? Try some chords. Contrary to what some think, no you do not need a bass with more than 4 strings for chord playing as the video below will demonstrate. However, if you want to hit the really high notes on a 4-string, you can get a second bass … Read more

[Bass of the Week] Tokai Hard Puncher

Our BotW this week is a Japan-made 1980’s Tokai Hard Puncher. This particular bass is now a collectible, and you’ll find them on eBay ranging from $800 to $1,200 USD. Worth it? Well, if you can’t afford a real-deal vintage Fender Bass, the Tokai Hard Puncher is the next best thing. “Very Fendery” all around … Read more

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