Ever have the problem where your third and pinky finger “fly out” constantly when trying to play bass scale runs? It’s a very common problem that many players have – even for seasoned players. The video below shows how to put a stop to that with simple exercises. What will be the end result of … Read more
Our BotW this week comes from Germany, concentrating on an elegant, minimalist look. Builder Xavel Tremel writes: We are a small atelier in Northern Bavaria, Germany, and we build handmade basses of best quality: www.franz-bassguitars.de More about the Wega 5 Flamed Maple: Franz Bassguitars Wega 5 Flamed Maple Amber bass guitar, 5-Saiter, alder body, flamed … Read more
Rudy Sarzo talks about his latest signature model bass from Peavey. For those not in the know, this is actually his third signature model from the Peavey brand, which started all the way back in 1988. Rudy has also always made a point of trying to offer the most bass possible for a lower price … Read more
In a recorded phone conversation with Larry of Aero Pickups, he discussed many things, and one of them was single-pole-piece-per-string vs. two-pole-pieces-per-string. I always say when you have two pole pieces per string, the note is picked up twice every time the string vibrates over the magnets. There have been times when I’ve sent single-pole-piece-per-string … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here This week’s bass guitar of the week comes from Kilin Guitars, from builder Ray-Lin Chang. Ray-Lin writes: This bass was inspired by antinuclear, trying to tell people think about it. Scale: 34″ Neck: Indian rosewood Fingerboard: Cocobolo Body: One piece alder Top: Indian rosewood with 4 … Read more
New from Carvin guitars is the Vanquish series bass that includes 4, 5 and 6-string models. Carvin put a lot of thought and effort into these instruments, and the video below demonstrates exactly what it can do. Tell us what you think of these new Carvins by posting a comment or two.
This week’s BotW is our first featured Steinberger. Generally speaking, it is not easy to mod one of these due to very limited space because of the smaller size and unique design. But the owner was up to the challenge up getting some good upgrades into it, and did so successfully. Fraser Thomson (owner and … Read more
For the first time since starting Bass of the Week, we have our first Ibanez Destroyer, sent by owner Hugh, and modified by Dave Crowder. Hugh writes: Diablo the Destroyer! Here’s a bass that will always stand out in the crowd! This bass started as an Ibanez DTB100 Destroyer limited run based the 80’s Model: … Read more
See Brandon Gilliard’s business listing here Brandon Gilliard is a world touring bass player who has recorded or shared the stage with artists such as Janelle Monae, KIMBRA, Big Boi of OutKast, and many others. He has also performed with world class ensembles such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Chicago Symphony and the San … Read more
This week’s BotW isn’t a ground-up build but rather just modding. Sheldon, owner of a Schecter Stiletto Studio-6, wanted to do something different with his bass. Way different. So he along with 4 other people did some modding to the instrument. Sheldon writes: I always wanted a super versatile bass and thought it would be … Read more
