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Use A Chorus Pedal To Fatten Your Bass Tone
Like any other form of art, music encourages experimentation. For example, feedback and distortion were originally seen as flaws due to the limitations of amp design. Today, it is as commonplace as it gets. Effects pedals are also handy tools begging to be put to new uses. With that said, we'd like to share with you a handy little tip regarding modulation effects such as chorus and octave pedals - they are the perfect tools to fatten up your bass tone. Continue reading → -
Bass Amp Setup Tips For Beginners
Many beginner bass amp players find it difficult to craft a good tone on their amp. To get a good sound out of a bass amp, one must have a decent grasp on how the various elements of the instrument work. Continue reading → -
Great Bass Combo Amps Under $600
It seems as though bass players have to pay more for nearly everything. From strings to effects and more, bass gear tends to be pricier than their guitar counterparts of comparable quality. But that's not always the case, not if you know where to look. With that in mind, we decided to make a list of a few of our favorite bass combo amps that run for less than $600 (with one as low as $300). While the combos below might be lacking in price, they definitely don't skimp on tone. Continue reading → -
Understanding Gain Structure
Understanding gain structure is crucial if you want to get the best sound from your bass amp head. Using a variety of current Ampeg bass heads, Dino Monoxelos shows you a great method for dialing in your gain, how to compensate for EQ adjustments and what to expect with different settings. We also take a look at the differences between volume and gain. Continue reading → -
Using A Guitar Fuzz Pedal On A Bass
Can you use a guitar fuzz pedal on a bass? This question came up not too long ago during a weekend jam session. While one player in our group argued – based on his own experience – that you can’t, another said he regularly used guitar fuzz pedals on a bass with great results. So, why a difference of opinion? Are they both right? Well, the truth is somewhere in between. Below, we take a quick look using guitar fuzz pedals on a bass. Continue reading →