Do you watch your favorite band and wish you could play as well as their bass player? Well you can if you are really determined. It will take a lot of hard work and lots of practice, but you can learn how to play bass guitar. It is important to get on the correct path as soon as possible and there is no better way than to benefit from the experience of an expert. Read more »

In this article we look at modulation. The effects units in this article modulate or manipulate the original sound in some way to produce a different sound. We will look at the three most common types of effects in this category: Chorus, Phase Shifters and Flangers. Read more »

An alternative to the pedal board with several bass guitar effects pedals held on with Velcro is one of the multi-effects units on the market. As the name suggests, these are several, often dozens, of different effects units combined in a single box. Only one power supply needed, programmable patches so you can have a different sound for every song if you like. So are multi-effects units the way of the future? Read more »

Over time, bass guitar strings gradually become dull and lifeless. Sweat and oil from your fingers and general dirt become trapped in the string windings. The acid in your sweat will attack the strings and gradually prevent them from vibrating as well as they did when new. Read more »