Credit: Jack Ellis Fitting fresh bass strings can be a real treat: you realize what your bass guitar was missing out on and the top-end frequencies return, meaning your tone control once again has ...

Although it’s true that bass strings last longer than standard guitar strings, I believe it’s important for the upkeep of your bass to regularly fit it with a fresh set. Not only do regular string ...

From 5-string metal machines to vintage-style 4-string classics ... Well, here you'll find a roundup of all the best bass guitars, with links to read more if you like what you see.

That's "Back in the Saddle." I believe that almost every guitar you pick has a song in there, even if it's one I've never used. I've used that six-string bass a lot, but that's the only song I've ...

What does it mean to set up a guitar or bass? Guitars and basses are largely wooden instruments under tension from strong metal strings, and they must balance these forces to remain in tune and ...

The strings are actually bass guitar strings, an A and D string that are tuned down to E and A to play along with Black Sabbath’s “Ironman”. The neck is made out of two boards. One serves as ...

You can’t rush a painstaking artist like Iowa City's Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand. Known for years in prominent nationwide orchestral circles for his exquisitely crafted string basses selling for $ ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The fact the bass guitar looks so much like a regular, six ...