Basic Intonation Principles

Intonating a guitar or bass can be a meticulous operation, but its two basic principles are actually pretty simple …

Amplifier Effects Loops

Some guitarists and bassists don’t know what an effects loop is, how it works or what to do with it. It’s actually pretty simple, though …

Basic Troubleshooting

Always troubleshoot a gear problem by checking the simplest causes first. We’ll help …

Bass Guitar Scale Length

Most bass guitars are long-scale instruments. Students and other younger players, however, may prefer to start with a short-scale bass guitar …

Controlling Sonic Boom

A simple tip for reducing unwanted stage “boom” from your guitar amp or bass amp …