Switching out pickups can be an economical way to explore different tones on your bass guitar. At Sweetwater, there is an array of bass guitars equipped with single coil or humbucking pickups. Reducing magnetic interaction between strings and pickup can create a more harmonic sound, helping address issues such as harshness, poor sustain or unsatisfactory […]
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A bass guitar serves an integral function in any band: providing the driving force and funky groove upon which other members rely. To accomplish this task, great bassists need an even mix of theory and practice. Skills needed are taught through easy-to-understand lessons and applied using techniques used by pros. Strings Becoming a bass guitarist
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Pickups too close to strings can produce an off-key tone that overshadows any nuance in your playing. By adjusting their height you can bring them back within their proper places for optimal sound production. First and foremost, check that all screws are not loose – if this is indeed the case then one or more
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The DP-127 set is an excellent option for anyone seeking more metallic tones from their bass guitar. Its passive humbucker features ceramic magnets in a dual rail configuration for maximum output in its soapbar form factor. These bass amps are perfect for bassists needing extra power to cut through dense layers of distortion. Their aggressive
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Bass guitar pickups convert vibrational energy from strings into an amplifier-accessible signal powered by magnets and coils–similar to what would be found in a microphone. There are various varieties of bass pickups on the market today, each tailored specifically to different genres or playing styles. Pickups As with the notes of any meaningful melody, guitar
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Epic bass guitar pickups boast an expansive sound with plenty of punch. Additionally, their warm yet mellow feel can be adjusted via their tone control for added control and customization. This set is perfect for rock, blues and country. With its powerful low end that cuts through dense mixes with ease and great chord and
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Many guitar and bass players utilize wiring mods to achieve unique tonal characteristics in their instruments, from coil splitting to installing humbucker pickups. Active pickups tend to produce much higher output than their passive counterparts and feature an inbuilt preamp that amplifies their signals. Unfortunately, active models require batteries – something some players may find
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When selecting bass guitar pickups, there are numerous choices available to you – these include classic P and J style pickups as well as humbuckers. Humbuckers consist of two double-coil pickups which work to cancel out any unwanted hum via larger polepieces, creating a thick sound suitable for rock and metal music. Humbuckers were first
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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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