The feature bass this week proves you can make something great even if your wood is sourced from a national home improvement chain store. Builder Dave Caissie writes: I’ve been playing 4-string bass (fretted, fretless, upright) for 30+ years and finally got around to getting a 5-string. By getting, I mean scrounging my workshop and … Read more
We sell the Aguilar OBP-3, but there are many times when a bassist wants at least an idea of what a bass sounds like with one installed. The video below will give you a general idea of what a direct bass tone can be with an OBP-3 on board. To note, the bass used in … Read more
The feature bass this week is from an owner who by his own admission bugged the builder for years until he finally got the J-Bass he wanted (and it’s pretty darned good). Owner Clint Owens writes: My bass was built by Keith Roscoe and the team at Roscoe Guitars. I have known Keith around 15 … Read more
The feature bass this week shows off a very nice ash body. Builder Ademir Souza from ACS Guitars writes: Inspired by Fender Precision Bass, ACS exPression bass body was made of ash, slightly sandblasted. The neck is one piece maple vintage with ring position markers. Gotoh hardware, Aguilar 4P60 pickup, volume and tone controls. Well … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week was built as a gift, and what a nice gift it is. Builder Darryl Cameron writes: This bass was built as a Christmas present for a friend. She has played bass for years and I wanted to build a bass so … Read more
If you can believe it, Rolling Stone magazine called Rush’s Signals album “mostly a wasted effort“. Crazy, but true. Well, aside from what Rolling Stone thought, some of Geddy’s bass lines were absolutely incredible on this album. One such song that shines is Digital Man. Here’s an isolated bass version (with drums): And since we … Read more
See Jeff’s business listing here The feature bass this week comes from a builder that was inspired by videos from Carl Thompson. Builder Jeff Keverline writes: Ever since I became a Les Claypool fan back in high school, I have wanted a Carl Thompson bass. I love the way they look and sound. Carl took … Read more
The feature bass this week is a custom build for a player that wanted a does-it-all 5-string. Owner Eric Fortaleza writes: I sold all my five strings and decided to get one built by one of the best Australian Luthiers. The purpose of the bass was cover all my 5 string needs and cover pretty … Read more
Some preamp systems allow for the use of either 9 volts or 18 volts for power. Check the specifications for your preamp to make sure that it is recommended. Some known systems that DO allow for 9 or 18V are: Aguilar OBP2, OBP3; Bartolini NTBT 918, NTMB918, Delano (all); John East (all); ACG (all); Nordstrand … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week features exotic woods and some great hardware. Builder Ademir Coelho de Souza writes: The name of the bass model is a tribute to my three year old daughter “Barbara Maria”. Body: Brazilian Cedar Top: Sandwich of amapá/purple heart/amapá with Imbuia root … Read more
