Praise and worship music often requires more advanced bass techniques such as octaves and high fills; however, worship bassists must use such techniques sparingly to support the overall sound of each song. Here are a few pedals that will expand the sound of your bass guitar. From rhythmic 8th note delays to textural volume swells, […]
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Musicians come to bass guitar from a wide range of unique paths. Regardless of origins, bass is a versatile instrument that elevates rhythm and sets the foundation for song. Listen to Another One Bites the Dust by Queen or Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes and you’ll hear how a bass can stand on
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When it comes to bass guitar pickups, choosing the type that suits your sound can make a big difference in terms of what kind of sounds can be created. From tube light rumble to string balance across strings – there are various pickup types you should understand in order to produce optimal sounds from your
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There are various methods you can use to learn bass guitar through headphones, the easiest being using a small headphone practice amplifier. Or you could use an audio interface like IK Multimedia’s iRig 2 HD to connect directly with your computer or tablet and add amp simulator software such as Garageband for added tonal flexibility.
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Bass guitar effects pedals offer many options to add colour and character to your tone, from making your bass sound larger or psychedelic; all manner of brands offer them. The Darkglass Alpha Omega Ultra v2 bass-specific stompbox offers plenty of functionality in a compact package. With overdrive, distortion, and an EQ in one – with
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Bass amplifiers typically feature various switches and knobs to control both preamp and power amp circuitry, as well as higher-priced models equipped with graphic equalizers that enable bassists to adjust their tone in an incredible variety of ways. Many bass amps employ hybrid technology, with a tube preamp and solid state power amplifier combining to
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Bass players need the power and presence to rumble in the low end while supporting a group’s soundscape. We offer pickups that suit any style from deep humbuckers to classic P tone; come find one to suit you! Includes a 3-Pot Strat-Style Switch (Volume, Middle, 5-Way) and Dual Rail Tone Pot with Treble Bleed for
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Bass guitar music plays an essential part in any band’s sound, from providing rhythmical support to vocalists and other upper range instruments, to laying down rhythmic patterns synchronized with drumming beats. Bassists have the choice of playing either with their fingers or using a pick for faster and more versatile playing styles. Picks provide greater
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No matter if you play bass guitar, keyboard bass, or another instrument requiring amplification, a quality amplifier can make your sound stand out. A combo amp combines an amplifier “head” and speakers in one piece of equipment making it easy to carry to gigs or rehearsals. Selecting a bass amp requires some important considerations. Read
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The double neck bass guitar is an exciting instrument. Versatile yet powerful, it will add pizzazz to any presentation! But like pyrotechnics or light shows, overuse may diminish its effectiveness and become tedious and repetitive. Mike Rutherford of Genesis employs it to achieve various tones; when playing melody lines on his twelve-string neck and switching
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