In the realm of the itty-bitty, there may not be anything smaller than the VOX AC2 RhythmVOX Bass where bass amps are concerned. How small are we talking about? Here is a photo of it next to someone playing a bass through the amp: Note the cable coming out of the top. That gives you … Read more
It’s been a while since we’ve mentioned this specific bass, but due to the fact we get repeated requests about it, we’re talking about it again. The bass seen above has the unnecessarily long title of “Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Ray4”, which most bass players simply refer to as “Sterling SUB Ray4” or even … Read more
The feature bass this week is a cool 7-string! Owner and builder Billy writes: I wanted a seven string fanned fretted bass. This way you can have a whole 5 string and piccolo bass in one. Custom prices were high, so I decided to try to build one. I haven’t built an instrument before, but … Read more
This bass was mentioned in this article, and this is the one where you can actually hear it being played below. Before we get to the video however, it’s probably true a whole bunch of you out there didn’t know the Gibson Victory Bass even existed, so here’s a quick history lesson on it. The … Read more
(Pictured above: 1982 Gibson Victory Bass Standard) When one thinks of “old bass,” and we’re specifically talking about electric basses here, certain makes and models come to mind such as a ’65 Hofner or maybe a ’62 Fender Jazz Bass or the like. However, it’s generally true that anything 25 years of age or older … Read more
The feature bass this week has cherry wood that is 70 years old! Builder Zak Yannarella writes: This is a handcrafted 34″ scale 4 string bass. Its neck dimensions and pick-up placements are similar to that of a Jazz Bass. The body is ash with a 1/4 thick veneer of cherry, this cherry tree was … Read more
What you’ll see in the video below will give you a basic idea of how to build one of these things, and yes the video contains a demo so you can hear how it sounds. Bass ukes are fun build projects, and the reason for showing this particular build is because it’s a solid-body electric. … Read more
Don’t ask us how those who made the video were able to get together all these basses all at once, because we don’t know. What we do know is that we’re glad they did it, because having a video showcasing 17 of the most-desired vintage electric basses of all time through one of the most-desired … Read more
We’re now carrying Arkham Sound bass preamps, and this quick little article is just to show you a demo of one of their models. Be sure to check out the Arkham Sound lineup after watching the video. And remember, if you have any questions, email the Best Bass Gear sales team directly at sales@bestbassgear.com.
This feature build is Rickenbacker inspired (obviously,) but absolutely has its own character and style. Builder Jon Clegg writes: I started this bass with the intention of entering it into Talk Bass’s Winter Build Off. However I’m a slow builder and ended up missing the deadline by about 4 months. The parameters of the contest … Read more
