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link to Bass Amp Settings – The Complete Guide

Bass Amp Settings – The Complete Guide

Amp settings can make or break your bass tone. On one hand, bass amp settings can be used to greatly enhance your tone, and make it more fitting for your band, genre, and style. On the other hand,...

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link to This Is How You Get A Gritty Punk Bass Tone

This Is How You Get A Gritty Punk Bass Tone

Behind every great punk song, there is a bassist with a gritty punk bass tone holding the band together. Since punk songs are often played at high BPM, it`s crucial for the bassist to be able to...

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link to John Deacon`s Bass Tone (Settings, EQ, pick, strings, technique)

John Deacon`s Bass Tone (Settings, EQ, pick, strings, technique)

John Deacon`s bass tone and playstyle are the backbone of Queen`s ambitious and unique sound. By combining a smooth rock tone with a creative and varied writing style, Queen's basslines always...

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link to Lemmy`s Bass Tone (EQ, strings, pick, amp, gear, effects)

Lemmy`s Bass Tone (EQ, strings, pick, amp, gear, effects)

Ian Fraiser "Lemmy" Kilmister was one of the most unique and iconic bass players of all time. While most bassists prefer a smooth and low-end heavy tone, Lemmy`s bass tone was distorted, and...

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link to The Complete Guide To Metal Bass EQ And Amp Settings

The Complete Guide To Metal Bass EQ And Amp Settings

As a metal bassist, it`s crucial that your tone is heavy and suits the genre. The first step to achieving this is to get your EQ and amp settings right. After playing metal bass for more than 15...

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link to How To Make A Bass Sound Like A Guitar (effects, gear, chords)

How To Make A Bass Sound Like A Guitar (effects, gear, chords)

In recent times, it has become more and more common for bassists to make their basses sound like guitars. Generally, this is done to make the sound of their band more fleshed out, or to fill the role...

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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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