In last week’s newsletter it was asked for you guys and gals to send us some cool stories and photos of amps and/or cabs you have, and oh yeah, you delivered; this is one of them. (And remember, you can submit for Bass of the Week or Amp of the Week by sending an email … Read more
It’s a safe assumption to say that pretty much any bass amplifier can accommodate a 4-string bass guitar without a problem. Big or small power, big driver or not, if the amp is marketed as a “bass amplifier,” it universally should project a 4-string bass with no issues. But can the same be said when … Read more
When you’re a bass player long enough, you start to hoard things. It never starts out as a hoard, of course, but eventually turns into one. Certain things are worth keeping while others should be just chucked in the trash. If you’re hoarding any of the items below, chuck ’em. 1. Picks you never use … Read more
[CORRECTION: This article originally stated to use epoxy; that was incorrect. The correct material is silicone. Apologies for the misinformation.] I’ll start off this one by saying up front that this topic is a little gross. Okay, let’s not sugar-coat it.. this is really gross… but it happens. Some guys sweat buckets when playing their … Read more
This week’s BotW is all about the “it” factor, and Kee’s David Pushic 6 definite has “it.” Kee Writes: I have been playing my DP custom 6 for a year now and I have to say it is the best instrument I have ever owned!!! I have played just about every top of the line … Read more
“Wait a second.. what do you mean new Jimi Hendrix?” I mean NEW Jimi Hendrix. Twelve previously unreleased recordings. All cool, all awesome. The National Public Radio web site is hosting all of them where you can listen right now, check it out: You can check out the entire article here too if you like!
Tolex is the outer “skin” of your amplifier and cabinet; it’s a material that’s flexible vinyl and originally trademarked way back in 1945 by General Tire. Currently, it is registered as “a plastic sheet and film material for book binding and case covering for speakers and amplifiers”, although you can also commonly find Tolex used … Read more
Many songs of the 1960s featured the bass guitar very prominently. Good to know, good to learn, and if you’re in a band, these can easily expand your set list to include stuff that’s “new” and different. I did my best here not to go with the songs everyone knows and pick some lesser-known tracks. … Read more
It goes without saying that you don’t need a stage-loud rig to use for band practice… …or do you? Well, let’s list a few truths first. Truth: It is better to have too much amplification than not enough Playing through a weak rig at rehearsal is not fun at all, because everyone can hear themselves … Read more
See Fabio’s business listing here Fabio from Dubai writes: I’ve had a Korean Make Cort from 2000, so this bass had been with me for quite some time. And since it has been one of my basses most spent music experience I decided to give it an upgrade. At first it was plain simple, new … Read more
