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Bass guitars are a different animal than their six-string counterparts, and come with their own set of considerations, accessories and requirements that standard electric guitars just don’t have. So we’ll delve deep and explore what makes for the best bass tone – how to achieve it, how to tweak it for the stage and the studio, and let you know which bass accessories are essential for your gig bag and tour van, and which ones are just pure snake oil.
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LOUD Audio, LLC (LOUD), a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group, today announced that it has sold the Ampeg brand from its portfolio of Pro...
When it comes to classic rock bass guitar tones, Ampeg always comes to mind. Now they’ve figured out how to get those great tones in...
The drive control on the new Ampeg Scrambler deliver the perfect amount of grit, and the blend is like a mix control, balancing between the...
Looking for that little something extra for your band? Wanting a bigger sound? It sounds like it’s time to step up your bass tone! With...
Performer Magazine checks out the new Trace Elliot Elf Micro Bass Head in our latest hands-on review. Bass amps typically require a lot of power to...