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BEST Setting for YOUR Bass:
Learn About Your Controls and How to Use Them
If your bass tone isn’t cutting it, this lesson will fix that! We cover both passive and active basses, showing you how to tell which type you have, what all the knobs and switches actually do, and how to dial in a fantastic tone. You’ll see multiple examples of different basses so you can confidently figure out your own controls.
I’ll also share my default bass settings, giving you a reliable starting point for any situation. Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike who want to improve their sound, understand their instrument, and get the best tone possible.
Beginners Bass Guide
What You NEED to Know BEFORE You Play
Learn the parts of your bass with my Beginner’s Bass Guide! Explore the bass body, bass neck, bass strings, bridge, bass pickups, and pickguard. See how plugging in works, and use a bass strap safely with locking straps and strap locks.
Understand bass neck types: bolt-on, glue-on, neck-through, and navigate the “low” and “high” sections on the neck. Get to know the fretboard or fingerboard, including fretless bass, fret markers, inlays, and “dots”. Learn how the truss rod and headstock affect your playing.
How to Tune Your Bass
COMPLETE Beginner's Guide
Learn EVERYTHING you need to know about the most NECESSARY part of learning to play bass for beginners...getting in tune! By the end of this lesson you’ll be able to tune up your bass with complete confidence, including octave numbers, tuning pegs, tuning 5-string and 6-string basses, selecting a tuner, and a great tuning hack that’s ESPECIALLY useful for the bass.
Bass Amps
Complete Guide for Beginning Bass Players
Buying your first bass amp can feel overwhelming, but this beginner’s guide makes it simple. Learn how a bass amplifier works, how to plug in your bass guitar, and the difference between active vs passive bass pickups. Discover how to use headphones, understand basic bass amp controls, and get a clear explanation of bass amp EQ and aux inputs.
If you haven’t chosen a bass amp yet, I’ll walk you through how to pick the right bass amplifier, covering power, price, and brand. This bass amp tutorial is perfect for beginners looking to confidently set up, play, and get the most out of their first bass amp and essential bass gear.
