Guitar

Do you know what would be nice? If you could buy a new bass guitar, bring it home, and start playing it. Sometimes that is possible. Most of the time, the bass guitar setup won't be ideal. Even if the store did set up the instrument, you'll probably want to adjust the setup to your preferences. And if the store did not do any kind of set up, the bass may not even … [Read more...] about Bass Guitar Setup Guide (5 Easy Steps To Setting It Up Right)

Getting better at bass guitar takes practice. Everyone knows that. What most beginning bassists don't know is what they should practice. How do you make the most of your limited practice time? You need focused bass guitar exercises that help you work on specific skills every bassist needs. Even better, if those exercises are also fun. Keep reading for 6 great … [Read more...] about Bass Guitar Exercises For Beginners (6 Fun Drills To Learn Vital Skills)

Practice makes perfect. That is true for anything you try to learn. And lots of practice is also how to get better at bass guitar. However, not all practice is equal. You want to make sure you get the most out of your limited practice time. You want to spend that time doing the things that bring about the most improvement. So what should you be doing exactly? … [Read more...] about How To Get Better At Bass Guitar (Tips, Tricks, & Advice)

Yamaha is a big name in music. Actually, Yamaha is a big name in just about anything. It is a huge company with a massive line of products. Among those products are several series of basses. But are Yamaha bass guitars good?  Do they sound good and play well? More importantly, are they a good value? Keep reading to find out. We're going to take a close … [Read more...] about Are Yamaha Bass Guitars Good? (Read Before You Buy!)

A lot of things impact the sound of your bass. The tonewoods, the strings, the way you play it. And, of course, the pickups. There are a number of bass pickup types. And each brings a different sound. That means the best one for me may not be the best one for you. So which bass guitar pickup type should you be using? That's what we are going to help you figure … [Read more...] about Bass Pickup Types (Everything You Need To Know)

I remember what I struggled with most when I started out. It was knowing what to work on. What should I be practicing to maximize the benefit I get from my limited practice time? The answer is going to be different for everyone. But learning chords is always a step in the right direction. And bass guitar chord progressions are a wonderful way to practice moving … [Read more...] about 6 Bass Guitar Chord Progressions (Vital For Any Beginner)

There are a lot of different bass guitar body shapes. And some definitely look cooler than others. But it's not just about aesthetics. The shape of a bass guitar body also affects how the instrument feels and plays. For most bassists, that is far more important than the look. So what are the main bass guitar designs and which is right for you? That's exactly … [Read more...] about Bass Guitar Body Shapes (What You Need To Know)

Isn't it obvious? One has four strings and one has five. Yes, that part is quite obvious. But that extra string brings with it a number of other differences between a 4-string vs 5-string bass. And some of those differences are a big deal. As a result, one of these two bass guitar versions is likely to be better suited to you than the other. And we'll help you … [Read more...] about 4-String Vs 5-String Bass (Which Makes More Sense For You?)

Bass guitar fret buzz is incredibly annoying. The good news is that you can fix it. The bad news is that the fix is not always easy. First you need to know what to fix. And figuring out what is causing your bass to buzz can be a challenge. The easiest solution is to have a professional set up your bass. But that costs money. Keep reading to learn the most … [Read more...] about Bass Guitar Fret Buzz (Causes And Fixes)