Bass Guitar Tips

Thunderbird Bass / 15 Sep 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Thunderbird Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Thunderbird bass has a learning curve unlike most instruments. Here's how to navigate the first weeks and get good results quickly.

Orange Bass Amp / 18 Aug 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Orange Bass Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Orange makes some of the best bass amps for beginners — here's how to pick the right one and get the most from it from your very first session.

Beginner Bass Guitar / 2 Jun 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Common Beginner Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid

Bass Combo Amp / 11 May 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Common Bass Combo Amp Mistakes to Avoid

Bass players make the same amp setup mistakes over and over. This guide identifies the most common — from buying too few watts to running a scooped EQ — and explains exactly how to correct each one.

Orange Bass Amp / 12 Jul 2025 / James Harrison

Common Orange Bass Amp Mistakes to Avoid

Most problems players have with Orange bass amps come down to a handful of avoidable mistakes — here's what they are and how to fix them.

Bass Preamp / 12 Jun 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Common Bass Preamp Mistakes to Avoid

The same EQ and setup errors come up repeatedly among bass players — here is what they are and how to stop making them.

Squier Bass Guitar / 28 Apr 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

Common Squier Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid

Most Squier bass frustrations trace back to a handful of predictable, avoidable mistakes — here is how to sidestep them before they cost you time, money or motivation.