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Something the internet brought about that didn’t exist before it is this thing called the virtual band. It’s when a group of people living in different parts of the world put together a song, mix it all down, and you get something like this: The above is one of the better examples of a virtual … Read more
Above is a newer bass axe from ESP’s brand LTD, the B-415. It has a 5-piece thru-body neck with “U” contour and 24 extra-jumbo frets, dual humbucker pickups, 3-band active EQ, and runs for a street price of around $830 USD. It also should be noted there are 4, 5 and 6 string versions, appropriately … Read more
If you were to examine the Billboard charts these days, you’ll notice there is a lot of electronic music there. Music that features no real bass guitar at all, but rather something which was programmed on a computer. You may also have noticed some major acts (and even minor ones) that don’t feature an actual … 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!
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 can be arguably said that at NAMM, demos that really shine above the rest are performed by people who know their instruments backwards and forwards who can play with any gear in any situation – including a seriously crowded hall where almost nobody can be heard over each other. This is such an example. … Read more
A bass guitar is a very physical instrument comprised of wood, steel and most of the time plastic (for switchgear, knobs and scratch plate among other things). On its own, the bass does absolutely nothing for you, and you do have to make it do what you want. Said another way, nothing about a bass … Read more
In the bass community you have one of three opinions for Gene Simmons (real name: Chaim Weitz). You either: a) love him, b) hate him or c) hate him but respect him as an entertainer. For most players, the answer is C. They hate the man, but respect the entertainer. Note that I said entertainer … Read more
Chances are if you read this blog you’re either in a band or know people in bands. And whether the band is a “working musician” cover act or all-original, promotion is part of doing the whole band thing. One of the best ways to promo a band is to make your fans walking advertisements; that … Read more
[youtube]https://youtu.be/9KhbM2mqhCQ[/youtube] Motown Records had a few regular session bass players in their stable (such as Wilton Felder, heard prominently on the studio recording of I Want You Back by the Jackson 5), but the one you heard often but never knew his name was James Jamerson. Why? Because for anything Motown released prior to 1971, … Read more
