Bass

Fret buzz and loss of sustain are typically symptoms of an action that is too low. If your bass just isn’t handling the beating you’re… Read More »How Do I Know If My Bass Action Is Too Low?

46.5”. The important dimensions of the Fender Jazz bass to consider are: Overall Length – 46.5” (118.11cm) Scale Length – 34” (86.36cm) Nut Width –… Read More »How Long Is A Jazz Bass?

A great slap bass tone should sound “crisp” “round” and “aggressive.” This tone is achieved with the low-end and high-end frequencies boosted and the mid… Read More »How Do You Make A Bass Slap?

In most cases, active basses and their preamp will be powered up by a 9V battery to provide their benefits. What battery does a bass… Read More »What Batteries Does A Bass Use?

(See how to string a bass.) Tune your bass strings accurately to your preferred tuning. You want the string tension to be the same as… Read More »Should A Bass Guitar Neck Be Straight?

Yes, the strings follow the radius of the fret board, BUT they need not all necessarily be at the same height above the fret board… Read More »Should Bass Strings Be The Same Height?

As a general rule, low action is between 1/16th” and 9/64″, or 1.6mm to 3.5mm. How high should your action be on a bass? A… Read More »How Low Should The Action Be On A Bass?

Never use an active pickup bass with a guitar amp. Active pickup basses have EQ controls and come with a pre-amp installed to make their… Read More »Do You Need A Special Amp For An Active Bass?

If your bass is only active and has no passive switch it will not work when it has no battery. What happens when an active… Read More »Will An Active Bass Work Without A Battery?

The 4 string electric bass is the most common type of bass guitar. However, 5 and 6 string models grew in popularity during the 1980s… Read More »What Is The Most Common Bass Guitar?