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Articles Tagged As bass guitars

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Bassists

Some suggestions for the bass player in your life.

How to Construct Walking Basslines

Learn to move from chord to chord with confidence.

A Bassist’s Guide to Playing Jazz, Part 2

More tips for mastering this challenging genre.

A Bassist’s Guide to Playing Jazz, Part 1

Tips for mastering this challenging genre.

How To Build a Pedalboard for Bass

Place your bass effects pedals in the right order for the sound you’re after.

Alternate Bass Tunings

It’s a great way to get fresh new sounds.

How to Play Shuffles on Bass

Tips and techniques to help you master this essential groove.

How to Play Bass Guitar Harmonics

Add sparkle to your basslines with these bell-like tones.

Bass Picking-Hand Placement and Technique

Location, location, location.

Dynamic Bass Playing

Bring subtlety and swagger to all the right places.

How to Play Bass Guitar On (Or Around) The Beat

Learn to be best friends with drummers, click tracks and metronomes.

Writing Songs from Bass Lines

How to craft a complete song from your riffs.
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Setting the Foundation

A conversation with Sonny Emory and Nathan East.

How to Get Started Recording Bass at Home

Studio tips for those about to rock.

Bass Soloing 101

Step out in style.

The Art of Bass Fills

How to add the right embellishments in the right place and at the right time.

Bass Fingering 101

Choosing where to play the notes.

Learn Keyboard to Become a Better Bass Player

How to understand music theory, get new gigs and have more fun.

How to Choose a Bass Amp

A brief guide to amplifying your bass.

Getting Your Bass Into the Groove

Secrets of finding (and staying in) the pocket.

The Importance of Roots, Fifths and Octaves in Bass Playing

How to play the crucial notes … and have fun doing it.

So You Just Got Your First Bass – Now What?

The essentials, the add-ons and some good advice.

Authentic Bass Playing

How to adapt your style to different musical genres.

How to Choose Your First Bass

There’s never been a better time to jump into the low end.

Bass Tonality

What goes into great bass tone?

Seven Tips for Playing Bass in Your First Band

A starter checklist to get you ready for the big time.

The Basics of Bass EQ

In this battle of the bands, there are no losers.

5 Tips for Playing 5-String Bass

Here’s how that extra string can make you a better player.

Top 10 Bass Effects

Spice up your sound with these sonic embellishments.

How to Set Up Your Bass

Keep your bass in top playing condition with these three simple steps.

Step Up to a Better Bass

What to look for when you’re ready to take things to the next level.

Six Essential Bass-Playing Techniques

These tricks of the trade will help you grow as a player.

A Guide to Bass Fingerboards

It’s where the action is.

A Guide to Bass Bridges

The importance of the humble bridge.

A Guide to Bass Pickups

They play a big role in the kinds of sounds you can create.

Picking vs. Fingerstyle

You can go your own way.

How to Choose the Right Bass Strings

When it comes to bass, if there are no strings attached, there’s no sound.

Tips for the Beginning Bassist

Jump-start your journey to Bassdom by following these six guidelines.

Bolt-On vs. Neck-Through Basses

Here’s what you need to know about these two different design approaches.

A Brief Guide to Bass Guitar Tonewoods

When it comes to the woods in your bass, beauty is so much more than skin deep.

The Advantages of Bi-Amping

It’s a great way to get more from your electric bass.
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A Lesson in Humility

Composing in the moment.

The Ampeg™ Story

75 years of innovation … and still going strong.
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Going for the Rare Notes

You don’t have to be a chop-buster to be a heartbreaker.

Which Bass are You?

RBX, TRBX or BB — which is your soulmate?
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Finding Your Own Way

The pursuit is what matters.

A Bassist’s Guide to Compression

It can be an essential tool in developing your signature bass sound.

Tips and Tricks for the Road Dog

How to safely transport your bass gear.

Exploring the Yamaha Signature Basses

Three great players, three great instruments.

Guitar Basics Part 3: How to Change Strings on an Electric Bass

It’s simple and easy … and takes just minutes.

Choosing the Right Bass Guitar, Part 1: Four-String or Five-String?

The number of strings on your bass can have a big impact on your playing.

BB: Beyond Classic

A great bass just got even better.