The bass guitar and electric guitar are two of the most popular instruments to play, but what are the differences between them? Which is easier to learn? What are the pros and cons of each? In this...
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The scale length of a bass guitar is the distance between the bridge and the nut. This is also commonly referred to as the string length. There are two main types of bass guitar: short-scale and...
The string gauge (thickness) on a bass guitar massively affects how it feels to play, and has an impact on the tone too. In this article I'll take you through the most common string gauges, and the...
If you've got access to a load of electric guitar effects pedals then is there any reason to buy separate ones for your bass guitar as well? Or do guitar FX pedals work with bass...
The Jazz Bass is one of the most popular bass guitars of all time and is loved by beginners and experts alike. In this article I'll take you through the controls on every Fender and Squier Jazz bass...
Offset body shapes are used on loads of popular electric guitar and bass guitar models, but what is the point in them? In this article, I'll explain exactly what an offset guitar is, the pros and...