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The One Thing Every Bassist Must Know

The One Thing Every Bassist Must Know

There’s a case to be made that some bass players can enjoy long, fulfilling musical careers without reading standard notation, knowing jazz theory, or even understanding what an arpeggio is....

The One Thing Every Bassist Must Know

There’s a case to be made that some bass players can enjoy long, fulfilling musical careers without reading standard notation, knowing jazz theory, or even understanding what an arpeggio is....

What Is a Transparent Bass Amp?  (And Why It Might Be the Answer to Your Tonal Dreams!)

What Is a Transparent Bass Amp? (And Why It Mi...

A transparent bass amplifier is designed to faithfully reproduce the natural tone of your instrument without adding coloration, distortion, or tonal bias.   It delivers a clean, unaltered signal that reflects...

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What Is a Transparent Bass Amp? (And Why It Mi...

A transparent bass amplifier is designed to faithfully reproduce the natural tone of your instrument without adding coloration, distortion, or tonal bias.   It delivers a clean, unaltered signal that reflects...

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How to Stay Inspired in a Repetitive Setlist (and Avoid Band Burnout)

How to Stay Inspired in a Repetitive Setlist (a...

This was when Paul challenged us to change our thinking about “boring” bass parts. He encouraged us to take a much healthier approach, which I can best summarize as this:...

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How to Stay Inspired in a Repetitive Setlist (a...

This was when Paul challenged us to change our thinking about “boring” bass parts. He encouraged us to take a much healthier approach, which I can best summarize as this:...

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What a Difference a Cabinet Makes

What a Difference a Cabinet Makes

In the world of bass gear, so much attention is given to the instrument, the amplifier and the pedals, that bass cabinets are often overlooked. This is an injustice! Bass...

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What a Difference a Cabinet Makes

In the world of bass gear, so much attention is given to the instrument, the amplifier and the pedals, that bass cabinets are often overlooked. This is an injustice! Bass...

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Record Your Way to a Better You

Record Your Way to a Better You

One of the most frustrating things about being a musician is when our progress plateaus and stalls. This happens to everyone, and it is mainly because our practice time is less...

Record Your Way to a Better You

One of the most frustrating things about being a musician is when our progress plateaus and stalls. This happens to everyone, and it is mainly because our practice time is less...

Toolbox Diversity for the Win

Toolbox Diversity for the Win

What finally broke me out of the need to only own basses that sounded and played alike was watching my dad work in his woodshop. While my dad was not...

Toolbox Diversity for the Win

What finally broke me out of the need to only own basses that sounded and played alike was watching my dad work in his woodshop. While my dad was not...