Bass Guitars
Eastwood EEB-1 Bass Guitar Review
Leo Fender invented the fretted electric bass when he released the Precision Bass in 1951 and the Fender bass has been the dominant force in the market ever since. There have, however, been a number […]
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Music
Band Rehearsal 101 – Don’t Waste My Time
Sooner or later, it happens: band practice. For many people, rehearsal, or “re-hassle”, is a necessary evil, one that must be endured in order to get that glorious stage time that they (and their girlfriends) […]
Live & Recording
Understanding the difference between a compressor and a gate
What is the difference between a compressor and a noise gate? They both have threshold, attack and release controls. What gives? Ken XXX@rocketmail.com . Interesting question, sir. Compressors and noise gates are similar in some […]
Bass Guitars
Basses Loaded Electric Bass Guitar Review
While guitar players tend to stick to a handful of tried-and-true designs, bass players are far less cookie-cutter in their mentality. From body shapes to finishes, from active electronics to creative hardware, bass players and […]
Bass Guitars
Ovation B768 Elite
Although the Ovation B768 Elite is designed primarily as a fretted acoustic/electric bass guitars, it’s a great alternative for players who something that approaches an upright bass’s sound without presenting the inconveniences of a fretless […]
Bass Guitars
Upright Acoustic Bass – Family of Violin
Even though fretted electric bass guitars have been around for almost 60 years, a lot of bassists are still compelled by the classic sounds of the acoustic upright bass. Traditional jazz and be-bop bass players […]
Effects
T-Rex Twister Chorus/Flanger Pedal
T-Rex introduces the latest member of the stomp box family of effects named, the Twister. The Twister contains both flanger and chorus in one single rugged box, which makes it an outstanding choice for guitarists! […]