Tag: Bass

Mexico. Made in Mexico and just breaching the £1000 price mark, this may well represent good value to many players. Where is the Fender Flea Jazz bass made? MexicoThis bass is very faithful to the classic Jazz Bass sound and feel many of us, including Flea, love so much. It’s a familiar sound that can […]

Answer: Bass guitars are more expensive than guitars. That’s because more raw materials are required to build a bass. Another common reason why guitars are priced lower is guitar brands sell more guitars than basses. Many companies raise the price of basses to ensure they can make their bottom line. What is the cost of […]

Modulus Flea Bass. Flea primarily used an original Modulus Flea Bass to record Californication, occasionally swapping to a Fender Jazz Bass and Taylor acoustic bass guitar for ‘Road Trippin’. What kind of bass guitar does Flea play? That instrument is the Flea Active Jazz Bass. Flea has been a Jazz Bass aficionado for many years […]

Ordinarily, under normal usage, steel strings can last for 3 months or 100 playing hours in optimal conditions (bass strings could last a bit longer due to their density). Nylon strings, while not rusting, will lose considerable quality after 80 hours of playing time. How often should I replace bass strings? every 3-4 monthsSome people […]

Can you play the bass with smaller hands/fingers? Yes. You need proper technique, which isn’t like guitar technique, but your hand size really doesn’t matter much so long as you can reach the lowest string across the fretboard. Do you need big fingers to play bass guitar? Playing bass with small hands isn’t anything to […]

Well, nobody really knows exactly but it’s called melanosis (melanin is a black pigment in the skin cells of fish) and the general consensus from longtime professional anglers is biologists is that is is from fish that have an increase in sun exposure and that often times it is a sign of a healthy bass […]

It’s often good to rest your thumb on the string below the one you’re playing, when playing fingerstyle, because it helps with muting – so if you’re playing the A string, you might often rest your thumb on the E; if you’re playing the E string on a 5, the B string may indeed make […]

The standard size for adults is a ¾ double bass. A large double bass such as a ⅞ or 4/4 is very rare and not commonly used unless the person is very tall, 6.5′ + in height or they have unusually large hands. A general rule for children is to choose a bass one size […]

The starting cost of a guitar refinish is about $200 for the body while a professional custom paint job can cost $600 or even more. Paint and other material will only cost you around $50 to $60, it’s the labor that’s expensive. You can do it on your own, but the process will take a […]

A lot of bassists don’t smile but have a ‘stank bass face’ , and the reason behind that is because they are intensively feeling the groove and they are absolutely killing it therefore they feel very savage and funky and can’t help not pulling out epic faces. Do bass players make faces? The bass face […]

Your best bet is to strip the finish down to bare wood, re-stain with the colour you want and then apply clear top coats; and as pointed out, it’s a lot of work and requires a bit of skill and patience. Getting it done professionaly would cost a lot. It’s very labour consuming. Can I […]

The price will vary by region and by how much work the guitar or bass needs. Generally speaking, a professional setup costs around $50, but it could be upwards of $100 if there’s a lot of work to be done. New strings are usually part of the setup process, since the gauges of the strings […]

Olive, dark green, brown… largemouth bass can change color a bit like a chameleon if you pay close enough attention. What color are basses? Males generally don’t greyish color. They have a deep notch between their dorsal fins, along with a dark black exceed 40 cm long, but the females can reach up to 56 […]

Senior Member. Bass requires moving more air, a greater volume of air than higher frequencies. That requires more driver movement, which needs more energy (power) to achieve that. Why do bass amps need more power? In general, bass amps need higher wattages than guitar amps because bass amps require more headroom to push a strong, […]

To get started, you’ll need the following bass guitar accessories: Amps. An amplifier is necessary for an electric bass guitar. Instrument cable. The instrument cable is used to connect your bass guitar to your amp. Headphones. Tuner. Guitar picks. Straps. Extra strings. Instrument case. Do you have to have an amp to play bass? Bass […]

There is really no average hight – I have known many bass players in my career ranging in height from 5′ to 6’5″. The string bass is also not uniform in height – they come in different sizes ranging from 1/2 to full size. So someone of smaller stature could always get a smaller instrument. […]

Bass, as with most things, demands a comparison of quality vs quantity. More bass does not necessarily mean better bass. The power is determined by the wattage of the subwoofer in question, where a higher wattage demonstrates a more powerful subwoofer. How many watts is a good bass speaker? As a general rule of thumb, […]

Depends on your band. If you have PA support, you really only need your cab for stage volume. And if thats the case, then 100 watts COULD be enough for you to gig with. Is a 100w bass amp loud enough for gigs? 100 is enough if your guitarist has an amp that’s rated in […]

No. I have the smallest hands of any adult male I ever met (and no ladies, the myth about small hands is not true…yuk yuk!), and I play just fine. And I don’t believe you need to have a special thin neck or smaller scale. I have seen small girls play large basses very well. […]

Technically speaking, yes. The Jack is the same size, the pickups work in the same manner, when plugged in and turned on, a guitar amp will respond to a bass guitar. Is it OK to play a bass through a guitar amp? Yes, you can plug a bass into a guitar amp. While guitar amps […]