Bass Guitar
Everything published on Viyolens under Bass Guitar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
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.
Flatwound Bass Strings for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The first time you play with flatwound strings feels strange — then it starts to make sense. Here's what to expect when you make the switch, and how to do it well.
Hollow Body Electric Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Hollow-body electric bass guitars offer beginners a warm, resonant tone and lighter weight. This guide explores whether one is right for you and how to choose confidently.
Make a Bass Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
String count, scale length, pickups and electronics all change how a bass feels. Here's the real anatomy of the decision.
The Complete Guide to Electric Bass Fender
Fender electric basses define professional bass tone. Learn about Precision and Jazz basses, specifications and how to select the ideal Fender for you.
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Preamps
Bass guitar preamps shape tone and amplify your signal. Explore built-in and external bass guitar preamps, EQ options, and techniques to achieve your ideal bass sound.
Prs Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A PRS bass combines comfort, playability, and excellent tone quality, making it a strong beginner choice. Discover which models fit beginner budgets and why experienced players recommend them.
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Fender Jaguar
The bass guitar Fender Jaguar offers distinctive offset styling and unique tonal character appealing to modern alternative and indie players.
Explorer Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting bass with an Explorer bass guitar needn't be intimidating. This beginner's guide covers setup, budget instruments, practice routines, and avoiding mistakes that discourage new players.
Warwick Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No jargon, no hype — here's exactly what a beginner needs to know before buying a first Warwick bass guitar.
Peavey T 40: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Complete buying guide for the Peavey T-40: inspect wood condition, verify electronics, understand price tiers, and avoid common pitfalls when purchasing this classic bass.
Epiphone Thunderbird Iv for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to bass guitar? This beginner's guide covers why the Epiphone Thunderbird IV is perfect for starting out, essential accessories, and effective practice strategies to build skills quickly.
Bass Preamp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you have just encountered the term, here is what a bass preamp is, why it might already be relevant to your setup, and how to start using one.
The Complete Guide to Distortion Pedals For Bass
Distortion pedals for bass offer aggressive tone without sacrificing definition. Discover how to choose pedals that cut through dense mixes and expand your sonic palette.
4 String Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The 4 string bass is one of the most accessible electric instruments to start on — this beginner's guide takes you from your very first note to playing real bass lines, step by step.
The Ultimate Guide to Yamaha Basses
Yamaha's bass range explained properly — the families, the electronics, and the players who shaped its most distinctive models.
Ibanez Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Is an Ibanez bass guitar right for you? Explore specs, price ranges, and how to avoid costly mistakes when buying one of Japan's most innovative bass brands.
The Complete Guide to Ibanez Electric Bass
Ibanez electric bass instruments are renowned for slim neck profiles, innovative design and powerful tone. From budget-friendly entry models to professional-grade instruments, Ibanez delivers reliable...
The Complete Guide to Black Electric Bass Guitar
The black electric bass guitar represents the quintessential choice for bass players seeking versatility, professional appearance, and timeless aesthetic appeal across virtually any musical context.
Common Evh Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
There isn't a standard EVH bass guitar to buy — and that one fact is behind almost every mistake people make chasing one.
The Complete Guide to Pedalboard Bass
A pedalboard bass setup transforms bassists into sound designers, enabling complex effects deployment and creative tone-shaping. Discover how to build effective pedalboards that enhance modern bass pe...
Bass Gig Bag for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Most beginner bassists start without understanding what features in gig bags actually matter. This guide explains protection, comfort, organisation, and how to choose one that works for your playing s...
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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.