One of the most useful things for bassists to know about octaves is how they work; generally speaking, one string up and two frets down is equivalent to an octave up. Memorizing the musical notes of the bass guitar becomes easy with this method; just apply some logic, and soon enough the octave pattern will […]
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An amp is an essential element in the arsenal of any bassist. From practice sessions to gigs and rehearsals, there is an array of choices available that make selecting an amplifier easier than ever. For optimal performance from your rig, opt for something around 500 watts or higher. These high-powered heads paired with cabinets will
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Jackson basses are known for their sleek designs and aggressive aesthetic, which attract hard rock and metal guitarists. Jackson basses produce powerful bass tones capable of accommodating thrash and heavy styles such as thrash. Their JS Concert Bass models include passive Jackson humbucking pickups for enhanced stability and bolder tone; additionally their HiMass bridge adds
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A volume pedal can be used as a swell effect on it’s own or in your effects loop after delays and reverbs. Some volume pedals allow you to adjust the feel of the pedal, the taper (a log control increases volume slowly at the beginning and steeply near the end) and other features. Ernie Ball
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Your bass can make all the difference for any band; whether you’re playing funk, soul or jazz-fusion; getting familiar with its fingerboard can be challenging for beginners, though. Before purchasing a bass, it’s recommended that you visit an actual store to play and try them out in person. There are various shapes and sizes of
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High-quality cables offer a reliable signal path, reduce unwanted noise and extend durability – all key factors to improving sound quality. A small investment that will increase its impact. Cables transmit low, unamplified signals from your guitar to its pedals and amp. They typically feature an inner conductor that’s protected by various insulation materials as
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Whether you need to clean up the low-end rumble or add punch to your bass, these tricks will help you get the most out of your bass guitar eq. Learn how to sculpt the general sound with broad EQ curves and avoid fighting with your kick drum. 200 to 400 Hz: Muddiness lives here. Be
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An often forgotten aspect of bass guitar setup, pickup height adjustment can have huge reverberations on your tone. Underneath most body-mount pickups lies a layer of firm but soft foam. Over time, however, this foam may break down and lead to structural issues in your vehicle. This causes vibration patterns of strings to change and
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An effective bass guitar requires the perfect string-to-pickup distance, enabling its strings to vibrate freely and freely vibrating strings can be tricky; but its rewards are significant. First, ensure you have all of the appropriate tools – a metal precision ruler and screwdriver suitable for the pickups – ready. Next, press down each string at
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An expert bassist knows how to craft lines that blend in seamlessly with the kick and snare drums of their drummer’s kick drum, creating a seamless soundscape. To do so, however, requires both impeccable technique and rhythm reading skills. Listening to songs you already know and attempting to identify the bass line will help. Listening
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