Bass Guitar Accessories

Once you've spent your hard earned cash on a new or second hand bass guitar, you'll want to protect your investment by storing or transporting the instrument in a protective case or gig-bag. You may wish to consider the following points before choosing an appropriate bass case: The relative price of...

Bass guitar strings are an important factor in the overall sound of the instrument and are available in various gauges or thicknesses. The choice of gauge depends on a variety of criteria. In a nutshell, bass strings can be broken down into three main categories which are light gauge, medium gauge and...

There are generally two different types of bass or guitar tuner, the first type is specifically for either a guitar or bass and usually has a selector switch or button that allows you to choose to tune either instrument. This type of tuner has a fixed range of static tones to tune to, EAD and G on a...

It is important to purchase good quality bass guitar leads and cables as with top end hi-fi systems the choice and quality of the cable can affect the sound quality and volume of the bass guitar. The lead should also be generally long enough to allow comfortable access between the amp and perhaps a...

Bass players usually fall into two main categories, some play using just the fingers to pluck the bass strings, whilst others are dyed in the wool plectrum users. There's probably also a third group that is equally happy using both methods and swap around depending on what the song style calls for. When...

To keep your instrument in pristine order it's a good idea to give it a regular cleaning session and probably the best material to use is something soft and fibre-free such as an old cotton t-shirt. In the same way that it's a much more pleasant experience to ride in a recently valeted car, it is actually...

It is a sad but realistic fact that these days, many expensive luxury or executive cars are fitted with a tracking device so that if in the worst case scenario the car is stolen, it can be traced and the culprit apprehended without any loss or damage to the vehicle. This technology has now been applied...

The guitar strap is often overlooked by musicians, but choosing the right strap is an integral part of a great performance as it helps to make the musician feel comfortable whilst on stage or in the studio. Things to look for in a good strap are first and foremost good quality raw materials and sturdy...

Twenty years ago wireless bass guitar systems allowed musicians the freedom of mobility on stage, as wires were banished back to the cable box and young Eddie Van Halen wannabees ran around the stage decked out in spandex and big hair with that " look Mum - no wires!" grin on their faces. Sadly in...