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Posts by Ian Partanen

link to How to stop a Bass from humming when not touching the strings

How to stop a Bass from humming when not touching the strings

As bassists, we will all experience our basses starting to hum sooner or later. When there is a buzz while you're not even playing your bass, it can be especially annoying. So where did this buzz...

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Is a 6 string bass worth it? Read this BEFORE buying one

Like most bassists, I have always gravitated towards the 4-string. I started off on a cheap 4-string and have mainly stuck to 4-strings for the 14 years I have been playing bass. Still, I have found...

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link to This is What Low Action Means On a Bass (In inches and mm)

This is What Low Action Means On a Bass (In inches and mm)

If there is one thing we bassists obsess over, it's perfecting our tone. Amp settings and string thickness are therefore common topics. However, an often overlooked area that is defining for both the...

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link to The Reason You Can`t Hear Bass in Metal Songs

The Reason You Can`t Hear Bass in Metal Songs

The bass guitar is a heavy instrument that provides the low end in a band. Metal is a genre where instruments get tuned down and there are a lot of low-end and heavy riffs. Thus, on the surface metal...

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link to Can You Slap Any Bass Guitar? (In-depth guide)

Can You Slap Any Bass Guitar? (In-depth guide)

Whenever I have the pleasure of trying a new bass, I am quick to try out how different playstyles sound on it. Playing fingerstyle or with a pick never sounds the same on any 2 basses, but the one...

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Why Playing Bass Will Make You A Better Guitarist

I mainly consider myself a bassist and have done so for the last 14 years. I also enjoy playing the guitar from time to time too. Upon learning that I play both instruments, bassists and guitarists...

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BassOx Founder. Passionate bassist for 15+ years across a vast selection of genres, currently into indie-rock and hip-hop. Bachelor's degree in Musicology from the University of Oslo.

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