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Check out our entire selection of Jensen Speakers! Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers has just announced the addition of bass speakers to their legendary Jensen speaker line. This new Jensen bass speakers once again demonstrates Jensen’s tradition of giving players what they are asking for in tone. Jensen spent years working with musicians and engineers to develop a new line...

[caption id="attachment_2610" align="alignright" width="300"] The Aguilar DB 680[/caption] Over the last 20 years, Aguilar Amplification has carved a name for itself on the back of superior engineering, top of the line equipment and a deep dedication to every aspect of a bass's sound. While the company might not be as well known as some of the huge players such as Ampeg or Fender, savvy bass players  know that if you're looking for top quality bass gear and tone, Aguilar Amplification will definitely deliver! And just like many of the best companies in the music business, the story of Aguilar Amplification all started with the pursuit of better tone. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2558" align="alignright" width="300"] RADIAL BassBone Bass Preamp @ $210.00[/caption] Here’s a question for all you bass players out there – do you own a preamp/DI pedal? If not, you really should. Not only do they let you have more control over your sound on the stage or in the studio but they can really come in handy during several situations. This is stuff that every bass player should understand if they plan on playing beyond the bedroom or garage. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2532" align="alignright" width="300"] Although they can come in various shapes and sizes, most compact pedals come in a familiar rectangular form factor like the Seymour Duncan Dirty Deed Distortion shown above.[/caption] Effects are a great way to tailor your instrument’s signature tone into something quite different, pushing a guitar’s sound farther than what would normally be possible with just an amplifier. They are a great addition to a player’s arsenal of tonal tools. Do you know the differences between the three main type of effects? Today, we'll be looking at compact pedals (also commonly known as stompboxes), floor multi-effect boards and rack mount units in order to help you decide which best fits your needs. To find out more about each type of effect in regards to sound, such as distortion, delay, etc., you can check out our Effects 101 article. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2495" align="alignright" width="210"] Fender set the standard for the 34" long scale bass length with the release of their influential Precision (left) and Jazz (right) bass guitars.[/caption] One of the most important aspects of a bass guitar is its scale length. In the framework of guitars, bass guitars and any other string instruments, the scale length refers to the distance between the bridge and the nut, essentially the entire vibrating length of the strings as opposed to the length of the neck or fingerboard. Short scale basses are usually designated as those with a 30” length. Long scale basses on the other hand ordinarily have 34” lengths. It was actually Fender that is credited with creating the prototypical long scale length distance with the release of their immensely influential Precision Bass in 1951, followed by the Jazz Bass in 1960 along with a few other long-scale models (such as the Telecaster Bass and Jaguar Bass in 1968 and 2006, respectively). Although there are no hard and fast rules, the 34” is now pretty much universally accepted as the standard scale length of a bass. There are certainly other sizes available, such as the 32” medium scale and 35” long scale, although both are not as common as 34". Continue reading →