Bass Technique
Everything published on Viyolens under Bass Technique — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Short Scale Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A short scale bass isn't a lesser instrument or a shortcut — it's a genuinely good choice for a lot of beginners. Here's why, and how to start.
The Best Fretless Bass for the Money
Forget chasing one "best" fretless bass — here's how to match the configuration to what you're actually trying to do with it.
Bass Guitar Wah Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Bass wah pedals sound intimidating, but foot control develops quickly with practice. This guide covers core controls, exercises, and tips for beginners.
Bass Book: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A buying guide for bass instruction books covering categories, skill levels, teaching approaches, and how to select materials matching your goals.
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...
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.
Common Upright Electric Bass Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems divide into two categories: physical technique mistakes and setup errors. Both are avoidable once you know what to look for.
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Overdrive Pedals
Bass guitar overdrive pedals add saturation and harmonic colour whilst preserving clarity and low-end definition. Discover how to use them creatively in your playing.
Make a Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
One of the friendlier instruments to start on, provided you begin in the right order. Here's exactly how.
The Complete Guide to Good Starter Bass Guitar
Good starter bass guitars introduce aspiring players to bass fundamentals with affordable, playable instruments supporting years of musical development without frustrating technical limitations.
Gretsch Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first week with a Gretsch bass should be about comfort and exploration, not perfection. Here's everything you need to know to start playing with confidence.
Peavey T 40 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Encouraging beginner's guide for learning bass on the Peavey T-40, including getting started, establishing proper technique, addressing beginner concerns, and building musical confidence.
Fretless Bass Explained: Features, Types and Tips
No frets means your ear does the work instead. Here's what actually changes when you pick up a fretless bass, and where it came from.
Bass Wah Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first guide to playing bass wah pedal: selecting an entry-level pedal, mastering basic technique and developing natural-sounding expression.
The Complete Guide to Bass Plectrums
The right bass plectrum transforms tone and control. Explore materials from celluloid to Delrin, and find the perfect pick for your playing style and strings.
Fretless Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It's meant to feel wobbly at first. Here's the warm, honest version of what learning fretless bass is actually like as a beginner.
Common Fretless Bass Mistakes to Avoid
Most fretless bass frustration comes from habits, not the instrument itself. Here's what actually trips people up, and how to fix it.
The Ultimate Guide to 5 String Fretless Bass
The 5 string fretless bass delivers unprecedented expressive control and harmonic complexity for advanced players seeking microtonal nuance and extended low-end range.
5 String Fretless Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A five-string fretless bass is one of the most rewarding — and challenging — instruments to learn. If you're drawn to the warm, singing tone, honest preparation separates a fulfilling journey from fru...
Modulation Effects Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Modulation effects pedals don't need to be intimidating. This beginner's guide shows you everything you need to know to confidently choose and use your first modulation effects pedal.
Left Handed Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Get the instrument sorted first, then focus on technique. This guide covers choosing a first model, setting it up properly, holding it correctly and the basics of producing a clean bass note.
Fender Precision Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
One pickup, two knobs, nothing to overthink. Here's the gentle, honest guide to starting out on a Fender Precision Bass.
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5 String Fretless Bass
Extended-range fretless basses deliver a smooth, singing tone with the added depth of a low B string for expressive play...
Fender Precision Bass
Classic Fender bass tone with punch, clarity and reliable low-end performance for studio, rehearsal and live use.
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Fretless Bass
Fretless basses offer smooth pitch control, expressive slides and a warm, singing tone for melodic low-end playing.
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Left Handed Bass
Choose a left handed bass for comfortable low-end control, strong groove and dependable performance.
Make a Bass Guitar
Resources and parts for musicians who want to design and assemble a custom bass guitar from scratch.
Semi Hollow Body Bass
Semi hollow body bass models with warm resonance, lighter feel and vintage character. Ideal for players seeking an open,...
Short Scale Bass
Short scale basses provide easy playability, comfortable reach and a rounded low-end sound.
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Upright Electric Bass
An amplified vertical bass option that keeps double-bass technique while offering portability, control and easy stage us...
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