If you have been playing bass guitar for a while, you may be thinking about spicing up your sound. The easiest way to do this is by using bass guitar effects. Although effects units can be rack-mounted, the most popular ones are pedals or Stomp Boxes. They have the advantage for live playing as you can switch them on and off with your feet while playing. Apart from helping to shape your sound and make it distinctive, you will also improve your tap-dancing skills. Read more »

Why learn to play bass guitar? After all, it’s the guitarists who get the admiration and glory, while the lowly bass players stand in the shadows. Can you name six famous bassists? Most people will have difficulty naming more than a couple, but they could probably name several famous guitarists with ease. Read more »