
Best Bass Amps: 10 top picks under the spotlight
Back in the day, bass players used to get a raw deal! Read all our bass articles here Bass guitar amps were often the size of houses to accommodate all that lovely low end –…
Read more →Back in the day, bass players used to get a raw deal! Read all our bass articles here Bass guitar amps were often the size of houses to accommodate all that lovely low end –…
Read more →In the world of music production and performance, drum machines have become an essential tool for producers, musicians, and DJs alike. Full blown drum kits are fine of course – whether electronic or acoustic –…
Read more →It’s easy to overlook the importance cymbals play in the overall sound and quality of a drum kit. In fact, at the budget end of the market, that’s often what drum set manufacturers do. Corners…
Read more →So can you plug a bass into a guitar amp? Well, before we get this discussion underway, we do absolutely believe that it’s always best to use the right tools for any job and that…
Read more →Waaayy back in 2003, Bose grabbed the PA world by the short and curlies and gave it a darn good tug with the release of its original L1 public address system. It was revolutionary because…
Read more →If you are a performing musician, a music recording nut, or both, then you know that there are many different types of microphones available on the market. Two of the most popular types are dynamic…
Read more →As a guitar brand, in terms of pedigree, Gretsch is every bit as iconic as Fender and Gibson. The company has been manufacturing guitars since 1883 and offers a wide range of styles to suit…
Read more →Before we crack on, let’s get this out of the way… Bass guitar effects pedals aren’t for everyone! While effects pedals are used exensively on electric guitars, some bassists just want as little as possible…
Read more →Let’s lay our cards on the table: is bass guitar easier than guitar? Probably. At least when you’re starting out. But this really is a multi-faceted question so let’s get into the detail. Picture the…
Read more →Newbie, intermediate player, seasoned pro or somewhere in between, at some point you’re going to want to change your electric, acoustic or bass guitar strings. For most guitarists, the process becomes automatic – you could…
Read more →The Aston Origin large diaphragm condenser microphone is deliciously quirky, manufactured in Great Britain, and a great sounding piece of kit that’s a little different from the norm. It also bagged runner-up spot in our…
Read more →In our recent best short scale bass review, we shone the spotlight on seven of the best instruments out there. It was a closely fought contest but our deserved winner was the Sterling by Music…
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