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MESA Subway D-800 Bass Amp & Ultra-Lite 1×15

Seen here is one of the smaller (and lighter) ways to get use out a 15-inch cone. The amp is just 5.5lbs and the cabinet is just 36lbs. But does it deliver the tone? Watch the video below and you decide. Tell us when you think of this rig by posting a comment below.

[Bass of the Week] Mavourneen Solidbody Strings Heppcat

See the business listing for this bass builder here This week’s feature because is a nice “update” take on the classic Jazz Bass design. Builder Brian A.C. from www.MavourneenStrings.com writes: The Heppcat bass is the distillation of everything we’ve learned in many years of repair and building work. It is our take on Leo Fender’s … Read more

"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

[Bass of the Week] John Isch 15-07

See the business listing for this bass builder here This week’s feature bass is an acoustic/electric! Builder John Isch writes: I got the idea for this bass from a friend who made a similar one out of reclaimed wood. I took his idea a step further and used a knot as the sound hole for … Read more

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