Bass Guitar Resources
Besides how to play the bass, there are a number of things every bass player should know about his or her instrument.
I have another website, www.tunemybass.com, that is dedicated to technical topics about the bass. Rather than duplicate all the information here, here are some links to essential things you need to know about your bass and bass amp...
Technical Resources for the Bass Guitar
How to tune a bass - explains what to listen for, gives you a sample, and explains the various ways to tune your bass. You can't play if your bass is out of tune!
Online bass tuner - on the main page of the site there is a tuning reference that has some silly animations.
Bass buying guide - explains the parts of the bass and various bass guitar terms you should know.
Bass string FAQ - includes how to change bass strings, the different types of bass strings, and more.
Bass setup guide - this thoroughly explains the process of adjusting your bass setup like the height of the strings, intonation and other technical stuff.
Guide to bass amps - These articles explain the various parts of bass amps and how to hook up bass heads and cabinets.
All of that should cover the essential stuff every bass player should know about owning a bass and amp. Hopefully you'll spend more time practicing what's on studybass.com instead of tinkering with gear!
Things You Need for Learning How to Play the Bass
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