Jazz Bass
Everything published on Viyolens under Jazz Bass — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Guide to Harley Benton Bass Guitar
Thomann's house brand splits opinion, but the real picture is more nuanced than 'brilliant' or 'you get what you pay for'.
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.
The Complete Guide to Bass Types Guitar
Bass types guitar range from classic electric designs to acoustic and extended-range variants. Discover how different bass types guitar influence tone, playability, and your musical possibilities.
The Complete Guide to Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings
Flatwound bass guitar strings deliver warm, smooth tone preferred by jazz and soul bassists. Discover their advantages, durability and how to choose the right gauge.
Double Bass Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The double bass is the lowest-pitched orchestral string instrument — here is how it is built, tuned and played in classical and jazz contexts.
The Complete Guide to Stand Up Bass Instrument
The stand up bass instrument provides the harmonic foundation for jazz, classical and folk music worldwide. Explore the physics of the double bass, learn arco and pizzicato techniques, and discover ho...
The Complete Guide to Ampeg B 15
The Ampeg B-15 is a tube bass amplifier introduced in 1960 that defined professional bass tone for jazz, R&B and rock music. Its warm, woody character and musical distortion remain unmatched by modern...
Pick Jazz 3: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Upgrading jazz bass pickups transforms your tone, but choosing wisely requires understanding tone characteristics, compatibility, and genuine value versus marketing hype.
The Best Harley Benton Bass Guitars for the Money
Grouped by player type, not model number: the picks that actually earn their keep, and the ones you can skip.
Semi Hollow Body Bass: A Complete Guide
Upright Electric Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
More variables than most instrument purchases: fretted or fretless, pickup type, body design, scale length. Working through these in order gets you to the right instrument faster.
Fretless Bass Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Every fretless bass is a set of trade-offs between playability, tone and how forgiving it'll be under your fingers — here's how to choose.
Everything You Need to Know About Squier Bass Guitars
Squier bass guitars have been putting Fender's iconic designs within reach since 1982 — here is the complete picture, from the entry-level Affinity to the much-loved Classic Vibe and the six-string Ba...
The Best Squier Bass Guitars for the Money
The Squier range spans entry-level basics to genuinely excellent instruments — here are the models that deliver the most for what they cost, broken down by style and budget.
The Complete Guide to Bass With Humbucker Pickups
Bass with humbucker pickups deliver a warm, high-output tone with noise cancellation, making them a compelling alternative to single-coil designs for many players.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Bass 5 Strings
Yamaha bass 5 strings offer extended-range playing possibilities with Yamaha's renowned build quality. Explore the advantages of five-string configurations and find the perfect instrument.
Fretless Bass Guitars Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Take the frets off a bass and you lose the safety net — here's what fretless bass guitars actually give you in return.
A Guide to Jazzmaster Bass
There's no single Jazzmaster bass — it's a family of offset instruments. Here's how the naming actually works and what to check before you judge one.
The Complete Guide to Upright Bass Bow
The upright bass bow is essential to your instrument's voice and expressiveness. Discover the different types, how to select the perfect upright bass bow, and expert maintenance advice for long-term d...
The Complete Guide to Electric Double Bass Guitar
An electric double bass combines the deep resonance of an acoustic upright with electric pickups or solid-body construction, enabling amplification without sacrificing traditional tone.
Everything You Need to Know About Semi Acoustic Bass
Semi acoustic bass instruments offer a unique blend of natural acoustic warmth with modern electric versatility, making them ideal for expressive players.
The Complete Guide to Semi Hollow Electric Bass
Semi-hollow electric bass guitars deliver warm, resonant tone with solid construction preventing feedback. Perfect for jazz and funk musicians seeking professional-grade instruments with acoustic char...
Hollow Body Bass Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Your definitive guide to choosing a hollow body bass guitar. Understand the unique characteristics, evaluate tone and build quality, and make an informed purchase decision.
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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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Flatwound Bass Strings
Smooth, warm bass strings with reduced finger noise, ideal for vintage tones, jazz, soul and comfortable playing.
Fretless Bass
Fretless basses offer smooth pitch control, expressive slides and a warm, singing tone for melodic low-end playing.
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Harley Benton Bass Guitar
Value-focused bass guitars from Harley Benton, suited to beginners, upgrades and budget-conscious players.
Squier Bass Guitar
Squier bass guitar models offer classic design, dependable playability and strong value for beginners and gigging player...
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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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