A review of the Yamaha TRBJP2 John Patitucci Signature Model… In the nearly 20 years since John Patitucci first gained recognition as a member of Chick...
One of the latest additions to the TRBX series from Yamaha is the addition of the TRBX604FM 4-string bass. If you are familiar with Yamaha basses,...
Bass Improvisation with Andrea Fascetti… Special lesson: Michael Brecker ‘Moment’s Notice’ Solo Adapted for Electric Bass Hi Dear Bass Player Friends! Today instead of my usual...
By Guest Contributor Joe Benevento The electric bass has consistently been marked as an underrated instrument. However, the power of its function cannot be overstated. The bass...
The Ibanez SRMS805 is a recently developed bass from the Ibanez Bass Workshop. The look of this bass is absolutely stunning and the sound and tone...
This month I want to discuss shaking out your hands after repetitive movement to avoid long term injury. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
This month I want to discuss proper plucking hand position and the hazards of hyper-extending your pinky! SaveSave SaveSave
An interview with Bassist Alex Lofoco. Born and raised in Rome Alex moved to London where he graduated in Popular Music Performance – BMus (Hons), at...
A review of the Bass-Mute by Ellio Martina Guitars. Watch me install the Bass-Mute on one of my basses and listen to how it effects the...
We went on-location in Portland, OR to talk with Andy Cichon, the bassist for Billy Joel. Find out more about how Andy got started, including Shotgun...
This month I want to discuss how being aware can help prevent unwanted injuries for Bass players!
Teegarden Audio Fatboy Tube DI Review… Simply put, the Fatboy Tube DI is a vaccum tube direct injection box. Teegarden shares, “As veteran recording and design...
One of the things I’ve noticed recently in bass offerings is that the short scale bass is getting a major nod. Whether it’s just a reissue...
In this issue I take a closer look at the Spector Timbre Series Acoustic Bass… [svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOcB-Dmyj1U[/svp] Spector Timbre Series Acoustic Bass Stats: NECK WOOD: 3pc Mahogany;...
Interview with bassist and music producer from NYC Donald Wayne King. [svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q17xegUfHI[/svp] Visit online at thebassguitarplayer.com