Jaco Pastorius` bass of doom is one of the most well-known bass guitars in the world. Yet, few bassists who have reached a similar level of success as him are as well-known for their instruments....
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When I first became a fan of music, I admittedly didn`t notice the bass at all. It was only when I joined my first band as a keyboardist I noticed how integral the bass guitar was for the sound of...
While most bassists don`t wear gloves when playing the bass, I`ve found that it has become more and more common over the years. For some, wearing gloves is helpful for preserving the health of...
Recently, I heard the claim that the bass is a useless instrument. While it`s been a while since I`ve heard this sentiment, it`s one that I`ve run into a couple of times since I picked up the...
Lately, I`ve been listening to some guitar players who use violin bows. This got me thinking, can you play the bass guitar with a bow as well? Personally, I`ve only tried to play the bass with an...
This post contains affiliate links Most bass guitarists tend to develop blisters at some point. Usually, this happens sooner rather than later. I developed blisters in a matter of days when I...
