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link to The 11 Best Bass Players Of The 90s (With Sound)

The 11 Best Bass Players Of The 90s (With Sound)

As a bass player, it`s hard not to love the 1990s. This was an amazing decade for music, and especially so for anyone who plays a 4 or 5-string. While some bassists continued to build upon...

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link to Playing Metal On a Jazz Bass (Here`s the pros and cons)

Playing Metal On a Jazz Bass (Here`s the pros and cons)

This post contains affiliate links Lately, I`ve seen some discussion on whether playing metal on a jazz bass is a good idea. One reason for this is that Squier and Fender jazz basses are...

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link to Bass String Thickness – The Complete Guide

Bass String Thickness – The Complete Guide

Despite impacting the sound and feel of their instrument, bassists often overlook the importance of bass string thickness. Therefore, I decided to write this guide to tell you everything you need...

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link to The 12 Best Punk Bass Players Of All Time (with sound)

The 12 Best Punk Bass Players Of All Time (with sound)

While straight 8th note basslines can sound great, the best punk bass players out there often take a different approach to the genre. From melodic grooves to playing chord progressions. From...

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link to This Is Why Bass Players Are In High Demand

This Is Why Bass Players Are In High Demand

When attempting to start a band, musicians often find that it is hard to find a bass player. In time, they also notice that skilled bass players are extremely hard to find. But why is it hard to...

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link to Playing Metal On A Precision Bass (here`s the pros and cons)

Playing Metal On A Precision Bass (here`s the pros and cons)

This post contains affiliate links The P bass is known for its unique tone and its ability to sit well in any mix. However, we both know that it takes more than that for a bass to sound great in...

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Hi, I`m Ian. I`ve been playing bass for 15 years now. Metal, indie-rock, pop, and hip-hop are just some of the genres I have experience in and I love exploring new ones. I also hold a bachelor's degree in Musicology from the University of Oslo. I am here to teach you all I know about the bass guitar and make your life as a bassist easier.

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