Bass guitar amplifiers are specifically designed to reproduce low-frequency sound reproduction. As such, these amplifiers usually feature larger speakers and cabinets than electric guitar amps. Speaker selection in a bass amp is as important as selecting an amplifier to power it; follow these tips for selecting the speaker best suited to your needs. Size As […]
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Many bassists make use of guitar amps, though this practice should not be encouraged as it could damage its speaker. An essential step in creating an impressive bass sound is selecting an effective preamp. A bass preamp shapes the signal and can alter how much it vibrates. An entry-level bass amp will typically feature an
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Bass pedals are a fun way to add new tone, texture and dimension to your bass guitar. They can focus your sound for country tunes, or turn it into a growling beast perfect for heavy genres. These effects typically include EQ, which allows you to tweak low, mid and high frequencies; and overdrive, which generates
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Beginning guitarists often become overwhelmed with the variety of guitar effects pedals on the market. Which pedal should they buy first? Answering this question depends on the genre of music being performed by beginners. An overdrive pedal could help them achieve the warm, bluesy tones found in an amp’s crunch channel or distortion pedal can
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Resistance (ohm reading) alone does not determine a pickup’s output; other factors, like wire gauge and bobbin size can have more of an effect than resistance reading alone. Other variables that determine a pickup’s tone include its number of coil windings, magnet strength/material/gauge combination and wire gauge. Let’s examine these further. Number of Windings Resistance
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Bass guitar books help beginners to learn the bass at their own pace. These music books teach beginners the fundamentals of the instrument, such as finger placement on the fretboard and how to read music. Some music books are designed for specific musical genres, such as jazz or funk. For instance, John Goldsby’s “The Jazz
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Learning bass guitar lessons is an integral part of becoming a musician. Both in person and online lessons offered by an experienced music instructor should provide tailored instruction tailored to meet your skill level and goals while offering motivation and support to help reach those goals. Search nearby music teachers to find one who fits
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Beginners looking for their first amp are well served with a guitar/bass combo amp, offering various features designed to help practice. These amplifiers make great practice partners. Bass amplifiers require considerable power in order to reproduce low frequencies accurately, as well as larger speaker cabinets than guitar amplifiers and different EQ controls. Getting Started First
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Finding the ideal bass guitar can be essential in creating the sound you are after. This article will outline all the factors to keep in mind when looking for your first bass. Bassists may opt for anything from three to 69 strings; however, most prefer playing 4- or 5-string basses because adding additional lower strings
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The bass guitar provides the rhythmic backbone that unifies all other instruments within a band, offering rhythmic support across genres of music. Wood choice plays an integral role in its sound. Rosewood Rosewood is one of the most beloved bass guitar woods, as its warm and deep tone make it ideal for use in solid