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...
Category: Bass FAQ’s and Advice
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...
What is the Contour Control on an Amp? (Complete Explanation)
Different guitar and bass amplifiers have different controls on them, making it a bit tricky to dial in the amp settings on a new amp you've never used before. One of the most confusing settings...
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...
Bass guitars usually have a few knobs which can adjust the sound, but what do these controls actually do? In this article, I'll talk through the main knob layouts, and what all the controls do on...