In this final part in our series of posts on how to tune a bass guitar we look at electronic tuners. Available in pocket-size models costing around $20 to large rack mounted models costing several hundred dollars, electronic tuners are a highly accurate means of tuning any instrument and after using one for a while you will wonder how you ever managed without one. Read more »

There are several methods you can use for tuning a bass guitar. In this first post we discuss two methods: how to tune to a piano and relative tuning. We will also talk about the pros and cons of each method. Read more »

You have brought your shiny new bass guitar home and the first thing you should learn is how to tune it. Even if it was tuned perfectly before you left the music store, chances are it will be out of tune slightly by the time you get it home. Tuning will be affected by many things such as temperature, humidity and the chances are that sliding it in and out of the case or gig bag will disturb one or more of the tuning pegs. Read more »

Just like the human body, the bass guitar body comes in many shapes and sizes. Some built for comfort, others for speed. So before you rush off to the music store to buy your first bass guitar, learn a little more about the body and what to consider when choosing a beginner bass guitar. Read more »

The body is home for several components including the pickups, bridge, scratch plate or pick guard, controls and strap buttons. Read more »