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"Bass Scratch" video

Never let it be said that a bass guitar is only limited to very specific sounds. YouTuber Alessandro Calabrese shows you can actually do a vinyl record scratch type sound just with the bass and nothing else – and it sounds pretty darned convincing. Check it out for yourself by watching the video below, then … Read more

Reverend Mercalli 4 Bass Metallic Copper Fire

What do you get when you put on a “Copper Fire Metallic” finish, swoopy body and an 8-bolt neck connection? The Reverend Mercalli 4. Whether you love or hate the style of Revered bass guitars, they’ve really been making a splash lately with their offerings… …but what do you think? Will there be a Reverend … Read more

How to build a bass – Cutting the fret slots

This step requires a combination of standard woodworking equipment as well as fixtures that are unique to guitar building. These tools are required: Standard table saw with long fence miter gauge The typical miter gauge that comes with a table saw is only 6 inches wide. A longer surface is needed for holding the work … Read more

Dingwall Combustion NG-2 Bass

Below is a video demo and review of the mighty Dingwall Combustion NG-2 bass guitar. In this particular Dingwall is a nice marriage of FD-3N pickups and Darkglass 3-band EQ electronics. What do you think? Great bass or a little too much for some players? Post a comment or two on what you think of … Read more

The robots haven’t taken over. Yet.

There have been many attempts over the years to mechanize music that is ordinarily played by humans, and the bass guitar is no exception as you’ll see in the video below. Before showing the robot bass playing, here’s a more recent video an acoustic guitar being played using robots: As you can see, yes you … Read more

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