Ian Partanen, Author at BassOx

Bass Strings and Shelf Life (Do Unopened Strings Expire?)

This post contains affiliate links When it comes to shelf life, bass strings are an interesting subject. Most of the time, bass strings are strung shortly after purchase. Thus, when unopened...

Wrist Pain After Playing Bass? (Here’s What You Should Do)

The bass guitar is a physically demanding instrument, due to its long neck and thick strings. Thus, playing it incorrectly or excessively can result in wrist pains in your fretting hand. So, how do...

Using A Coin As A Bass Pick (with sound example)

Using a coin as a bass pick is a playstyle that many bassists are familiar with, but few utilize. There are many ways to play the bass guitar, and an eternal debate over which is the best. The...

Leaving Your Bass Guitar In The Car (here’s what happens)

While a nightliner would be nice, most of us bassists have to drive our own cars. As a result, there usually comes a time where we feel like we need to leave our bass in the car for one reason or...

Cold Hands And The Bass Guitar – Ultimate Guide

Cold hands are a bassist's worst nightmare. The speed and fluidity of your playing suffer when your fingers are cold. This feels frustrating and can hamper a rehearsal session or live...

Why It`s Hard To Sing And Play Bass (how to make it easy)

Singing and playing bass at the same time is an incredibly difficult task. Traditionally, when a lead singer in a band plays an instrument, they opt for the guitar or piano instead. But why do...