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link to Should You Detune Your Bass? (common myths exposed)

Should You Detune Your Bass? (common myths exposed)

If you ask 100 bassists about detuning your bass, you will get 100 different answers. Some will hold that you should always detune your bass after playing, while some will say that you should never...

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How much should a bass setup cost? (average cost included)

It`s a best practice to set up your bass guitar from time to time. If you are unfamiliar with setting up your bass yourself, it can be beneficial to pay a luthier to do it for you. But if you do...

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link to 3 Overlooked Ways to Make Your Bass Neck Faster

3 Overlooked Ways to Make Your Bass Neck Faster

Not being able to play the bass as fast as you want is annoying. Sometimes, this is simply because the bassline is beyond your current level. Other times though, it`s because of the playability of...

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

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...

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

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...

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link to The Complete Guide To Bass Guitar Nut Height

The Complete Guide To Bass Guitar Nut Height

This post contains affiliate links Nut height is a commonly overlooked aspect of bass guitar maintenance. I get it, as it can seem insignificant at first glance. However, nut height has a...

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