bass

  The Fender Precision Bass is easily one of the most well-known instruments in the world, used by numerous bass players and on countless different genres of music. While its shape, feel and playability are huge reasons why the P-Bass is so popular, in the end, it's the tone that makes it a cut above the rest. But as good as the tone of the stock set is, you might be looking for something a little different, something that sounds more like your style. With that in mind, we'd like to share with you a few of our favorite Precision Bass replacement pickups. Continue reading →

  There are plenty of important things to consider in an acoustic, electric guitar or bass, one of which is the method of neck attachment. There are essentially three ways that most of today’s guitar and basses use to attach a neck to a body. The first is known as neck-through, or through-body, the second is set-neck and the last one is referred to as bolt-on. Not only do each of these methods affect the sound and playability of the instrument, they can also affect the look, price, strength and the difficulty in which connected problems can be fixed. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.   Continue reading →

  Based in Finland, Darkglass Electronics is well-known for their high-quality, versatile electric bass gear. Their mission is simple – to help bass players of every genre take their tone to the next level. And from my time with a few pieces of their gear, I think it’s safe to say they have succeeded. Today, we take a closer look at one of their more popular offerings -- the Microtubes B7K Ultra bass preamp. Based on the already great B7K, this bass preamp looks to kick things up a few notches.    Continue reading →

  Arriving at a live bass show with all gear is not enough to guarantee a successful event. This is because there is more that goes into delivering a memorable performance to the other bands present, the fans, event organizers and the sound guys. It is essential for bassists to learn essential live bass playing tips that will make them succeed in live settings. Continue reading →

  Here at ProAudioLand, we’re huge fans of Quilter Labs. With products that offer amazing tone, high-quality construction, and unique features, Quilter Labs is a perfect example of what a great boutique manufacturer can bring to the table. I've taken a few of their guitar combos amps and heads for a spin and always come away impressed at just how much power and performance Quilter Labs is able to cram into such small packages. With that in mind, I decided to take a look at one of their bass offerings, the Bass Block 800 head to be exact. And from my time with the miniature bass amp head, it looks to be no different.     Continue reading →