Learn bass
Question: I know you all are probably sick of this question. I want to learn to play bass, what's the best way to get started? I say this e-media software on the Sam Ash website, is it any good? Als...
- Bass amp verses guitar amp???
Question: Ok, isn't it true that an amp is just a basic amplifier with a speaker? If it is, then what is the difference between a guitar amp and a bass amp? Is it just that the bass is rated for a ...
- BEST way to Ship a bass Guitar??
Question: I sold my bass on E bay and will ship it monday. I want to know if i should leave tension on the neck or de tune it so significant tension is not on the neck like you would if it was tra...
- chord playing on the bass guitar
Question: I have played bass for two and a half years and throughout my progression I have come to the exciting world of chords...well, my problem is is that i don't know that many chords and all th...
- Bass/Guitar Effects
Question: I have been a bassist for all of half a day. I don't even have an amp now, though I will be getting one tomorrow. I've been on guitar for about two years. Anyway, I was wondering if I c...
- Tuning bass to different keys?
Question: Ive only been playing bass for a short time so sorry if this is a stupid question. Ive been jamming with a band for a while now and I've been using either standard tuning, or drop D tuning...
- what notes are bass?
Question: What qualifies as acceptable or good notes for me to choose as I write or play for bass? I do study performance, improv, and composition to some degree, but I think that here my question ...
- Beginner Bass method?
Question: I'm a guitar teacher who also teaches beginning bass. I always start kids off with reading and some theory, without boring them too much. Mixing decent examples to play with technique and ...
- BASS Guitar Trouble/HELP!
Question: heres my problem. I hope someone can help me. I have a Fernandes Bass and I made the terrible mistake of taking the the neck off because I was moving/traveling to another state & put it in...
- Using electric bass to play classic Jazz tunes
Question: Does anyone of you use electric bass guitar to play classic jazz tunes? Would you please advise how should I setup (e.g. EQ) or play (e.g. plucking) such that the tone of the bass guitar ...
- Fender precision bass
Question: Can anyone help me out? I’ve got an American Made 1980 Candy Apple Red Fender Precision Special 4 string bass guitar. P pickup passive or active ; stock gold hardware all Fender ; Maple...
- Trying to learn Bass Guitar
Question: Does anyone know of any good websites or books about learning Bass Guitar? I've played acoustic guitar for a little while, so I think that I can cross over fairly easily. Answer: Gre...
- Why are bass guitar strings so budget compared to...
Question: Why are bass guitar strings so budget compared to double bass? I’m playing my double bass and the strings are wound SOOO well you can't even tell they are wound. You have to look hard and...
- Are there any particular models or brands that are good for someone with small hands?
Question: Title says it. My hands are men's glove size medium. I have trouble playing the six-string guitar because I struggle putting my fingers on the chords. I thought I might try the bass guitar....
- What would be considered a medium gauge set of bass guitar strings?
Question: I want to replace the strings on my bass, but its been so long since I bought any bass strings, I can't remember the gauges involved. Answer: I think (off hand) most brands tend to call 4...
- Does anyone know anything about DEAN bass guitars?
Question: im considering purchasing a Dean Edge-1 bass guitar for my daughter...it is new and built in Taiwan i believe. the guitar sales for $299. it appears to have hum canceling pickups (two in ...
- Anybody else make it over to Ed Roman's in Las Vegas recently?
Question: Anybody else make it over to Ed Roman's in Las Vegas recently? I was there this past weekend, and took a cab over to his store. What a character. I actually did get along with the guy. ...
- will the cause my guitar neck to offshape..of do they cost the srtings to be very very tense?
Question: This time i really need all of you all helps.. My Ibanez guitar...with floyd rose tremolos.. Answer:
- Has anyone had a chance to play the new DeArmond/guild guitars?
Question: Has anyone had a chance to play the new DeArmond/guild guitars. I've only seen the catalog, my local dealer does not have them in yet. Answer: I've played several of the new DeArmond gu...
- Does any body wanna guess at a fair price of Guild Starfire Bass?
Question: I looking to buy a bass for playing old blues and sixties rock. A lady I know offered me this really old starfire bass made by Guild. I like the sound which is very woody and thick. Now I m...