By Guest Contributor, Dr. Rich Atkins Custom Basses and Aerosol Art Come Together… I used to ride the 7 Train to Manhattan quite a lot, and...
This month we will discuss thumb pain while playing bass and how to avoid it.
How did the BB become so successful? Tim Fletcher looks at the history of a classic bass. The Yamaha BB Bass – Workhorses That Became Thoroughbreds....
Moments in Bass History… Class D Amplifiers and Smaller Speakers – the Rise of Smaller, More Lightweight Bass Gear. Bass amplification is heavy. To get a decent...
This month we will cover the need to include physical activity in our daily routines to minimize injury.
With a few exceptions, most bass guitars look very similar to Leo Fender’s Precision, Jazz, or Music Man designs. When the first Steinberger headless (and nearly...
This month we will cover how seasonal changes can affect your bass making it more difficult to play, leading to potential injury.
Moments in Bass History… the Six-String Electric Bass Today, six-string electric basses are commonplace, with virtuosos like Oteil Burbridge, Steve Bailey and John Myung all-embracing the extra...
John Zane asks… What are suggestions for a fingerstyle player switching to a pick because of a hand injury?
This month we will cover the pros and cons of strength training for bass players, focusing mostly on the hands and arms.
Stan (cool hang) Sanders asks… What software can I use to jam in real-time with my friends?
Anthony Lenski asks… How do I learn to play the 8-string bass?
Vernon Wilkins asks… Will a classic vibe 70s jazz bass sound as good a real Fender jazz bass with mods?
Jackie DeGerald asks… How do I train my ears to pick out basslines?
Demetrius Turner asks… What are good quality basses between $1000 – $2000
