Beginner Bass
Everything published on Viyolens under Beginner Bass — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Travel Electric Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A travel electric bass opens possibilities for mobile musicians. Understand the size categories, tone changes, and playability differences before you buy.
Orange Cabinet for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just got an Orange cabinet? Here's everything a beginner needs to know about setting it up, getting great tone, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Flatwound bass guitar strings sound warm and smooth, unlike bright roundwounds. This beginner's guide explains when to switch, how to get the best tone, and common mistakes to avoid.
The Complete Guide to Tanglewood Bass
Tanglewood bass instruments deliver surprising quality for the price, making them ideal for students, budget-conscious players and backup instruments. British craftsmanship at affordable prices.
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.
Warwick Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An honest take on starting out on a Warwick bass — is it a sensible first instrument, what RockBass actually gets you, and a plain-English setup checklist.
Passive Direct Box for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A passive direct box is a simple tool every beginner bassist should master. This guide explains how to connect and use one, plus the common mistakes that trip up beginners.
Bass Strings for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to understand every option to buy a decent first set of bass strings. Here's the short version, aimed at getting you playing.
Ibanez Bass Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Ibanez builds several distinct bass families rather than one instrument — here's how SR, BTB, EHB, Talman and Gio differ, and which technical choices actually matter.
Ampeg B 15 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to the Ampeg B-15 bass amplifier, covering setup, basic controls, tone development, and common mistakes to avoid.
Bass Pickups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The pickups are the part of the instrument that most beginners think least about — and one of the most important factors in determining what their bass actually sounds like.
Laney Bass Amplifier for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A welcoming guide to starting bass with Laney amplifiers. Discover what makes Laney great for learners, how to set up your first bass amp, and tips for successful practice.
Markbass Bass Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Markbass bass amps deliver professional tone from lightweight, compact designs — making them surprisingly beginner-friendly. This guide walks you through choosing the right model for your needs.
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Peavey
Peavey has established itself as a cornerstone of affordable, professional-grade bass gear since the 1970s, offering reliable instruments that touring musicians and studio professionals depend on.
Bass Guitar Headless for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A headless bass guitar is lighter and more portable than traditional designs, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Learn why this modern approach works and how to get started.
Bass Guitar Jackson: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Jackson bass guitars span entry-level to professional models. This guide compares series, specs, and value across different price tiers.
Bass Practice Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A bass practice amp is the first piece of gear most beginners need after their instrument. Here is a plain-English guide to what matters and what to buy first.
The Complete Guide to Precision Bass Guitar
The Fender Precision bass guitar has shaped popular music for seven decades. Discover why it remains the foundation of modern bass playing.
Cort Guitar Company: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Cort isn't like buying a Fender or a Gibson - the name alone won't tell you what you're getting. Here's what actually matters before you commit.
The Complete Guide to Cort Electric Bass Guitar
Cort electric bass guitars deliver exceptional playability and build quality at realistic prices. From beginner-friendly models to professional touring instruments, discover why Cort has earned its re...
The Complete Guide to 12 String Acoustic Strings
Discover everything you need to know about selecting, maintaining, and optimising 12 string acoustic bass strings for your playing style and instrument.
Bass Strings 5 String for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A gentle, no-jargon introduction to five-string bass strings for anyone picking up their first low B.
Tc Electronic Bass Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A TC Electronic bass amp is beginner-friendly and sounds great right out of the box. This guide explains the basics, walks you through setup, and shows you what actually matters when you're starting o...
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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 Strings
Bass strings shape tone, feel and tension, with options for bright attack, smooth warmth and different playing styles.
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Fender Jazz Bass
Fender jazz bass models deliver comfort, clarity and versatile low-end tone for rehearsals, recording and live gigs.
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Ibanez Bass
Ibanez bass models offer fast playability, modern tone and dependable performance for rehearsal, recording and live work...
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Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker guitars are prized for chime, clarity and a distinctive vintage-inspired sound across rock, pop and studio...
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Squier Bass Guitar
Squier bass guitar models offer classic design, dependable playability and strong value for beginners and gigging player...
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Warwick Bass Guitar
Warwick bass guitar models deliver punchy tone, clear articulation and dependable performance for modern UK bassists.
Yamaha Bass Guitar
A Yamaha bass guitar delivers clear low-end, comfortable playability and dependable performance across many styles.