Bass Guitar
Everything published on Viyolens under Bass Guitar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
P Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The P Bass is the most influential electric bass ever made—and an excellent choice for beginners. This guide explains what makes it special, which versions suit learners, and why starting with a P Bas...
Bass Hard Case for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A quality bass hard case is insurance for your instrument. This beginner's guide walks you through why protection matters and how to choose the right case.
Semi Hollow Body Bass: A Complete Guide
Common Short Scale Electric Bass Mistakes to Avoid
The short-scale bass is accessible but not forgiving of poor habits — here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Ibanez Bass Guitars: A Complete Guide
Ibanez has built a formidable reputation for designing bass guitars that prioritise playability and modern aesthetics.
Bass Compressor Mxr for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Compression isn't magic—it's a tool that evens your tone and adds punch. The MXR bass compressor is the perfect first effect for learning what compression really does.
The Complete Guide to Electric Bass And Amp
Electric bass and amp systems form the foundation of modern rhythm sections, delivering the low-frequency power and control essential to contemporary music production.
Common Headless Bass Mistakes to Avoid
Bass Lessons: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Bass lessons come in five main formats with different costs, benefits, and tradeoffs. This guide shows you how to choose the format that actually works for your learning style and budget.
Common Rickenbacker Electric Bass Mistakes to Avoid
The honest list of mistakes owners and buyers most often make with a Rickenbacker electric bass, and how to sidestep them.
Explorer Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Explorer bass guitar looks distinctive but isn't for everyone. This buying guide explains what to check, pitfalls to avoid, and whether an Explorer suits your needs.
Flatwound Bass Strings: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Flatwound bass strings vary more within their category than most players expect. Here's how to navigate the choices — from traditional dark sets to modern flexible designs.
The Complete Guide to Electric Bass Cases
A quality electric bass case protects your instrument from damage, climate changes and theft. Discover the differences between hard cases and gig bags, and how to choose the right protection for your...
The Complete Guide to Guitar Effects Compressor
A guitar effects compressor controls dynamic peaks, adds sustain, and makes your playing sound more professional. Discover how to dial in compression settings for your style.
The Complete Guide to Synth Pedal For Bass
A synth pedal for bass transforms your instrument into a synthesizer, adding electronic character and melodic richness. Discover how these creative tools unlock tones impossible on conventional bass g...
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Compressor Pedal
A bass guitar compressor pedal is an essential tool for achieving consistent tone and professional presence. This guide explains how compression works, why bass players use it, and which pedals delive...
Common 4 String Bass Mistakes to Avoid
Most bass playing problems come down to a short list of common mistakes. Here are the ones to know about — and the fixes that make an immediate difference.
The Complete Guide to Bass Jaguar Fender
The Fender Jaguar bass combines striking aesthetics with distinctive playability and sonic character. Discover why this alternative bass appeals to musicians valuing individuality and unconventional s...
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Amplifier Heads
A bass amplifier head delivers the tone and power that define your sound. Learn the differences between tube, solid-state, and hybrid designs to choose the right one.
Sire Guitars: A Complete Guide
How a brand built around Marcus Miller and Larry Carlton turned affordable instruments into genuinely well-specified ones.
The Complete Guide to Squier Precision Bass Guitar
The Squier Precision Bass provides legitimate entry into electric bass playing, offering proven design and professional tone at accessible prices for beginners and intermediate players.
Short Scale Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Two basses both labelled '30 inch' can feel completely different. Here's what actually separates a good buy from a disappointing one.
The Complete Guide to Bass Book
Quality bass books accelerate learning and prevent bad habits. This guide explores the best bass instructional resources from foundational basics to advanced techniques and styles.
The Complete Guide to Passive Direct Box
A passive direct box converts instrument signals to balanced audio for consoles and recording interfaces. Explore how these essential tools work and why they're trusted by professionals.
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Acoustic Bass Guitar
Acoustic bass guitars use bass tuning and hollow-body construction to add warm low end to rehearsals, gigs and recording...
Bass Guitar
The bass guitar delivers low-end support, rhythmic drive and versatile tone across almost every music style.
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Bass Strings
Bass strings shape tone, feel and tension, with options for bright attack, smooth warmth and different playing styles.
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Harley Benton Bass Guitar
Value-focused bass guitars from Harley Benton, suited to beginners, upgrades and budget-conscious players.
Ibanez Bass
Ibanez bass models offer fast playability, modern tone and dependable performance for rehearsal, recording and live work...
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P Bass
Classic bass guitar category for punchy low end, solid feel and reliable tones across rock, pop and studio work.
Squier
Accessible electric guitars inspired by Fender classics, popular for beginners, upgrades and live performance.
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Yamaha Bass Guitar
A Yamaha bass guitar delivers clear low-end, comfortable playability and dependable performance across many styles.
