Posted on June 11, 2009 »
Filed under: bass, technique and tagged: fretboard, set up, strings »
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So, to the business of setting up a Bass Guitar. Tuning aside – do start with that first! – string height is the number one adjustment on a bass. There are all sorts of reasons that string height adjustment is needed, from changing string type and fret wear to changing weather conditions and playing style. [More...]
Posted on June 1, 2009 »
Filed under: bassguitar, tips and tagged: set up, tips, tutorial »
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This will be a mini series of posts – although I may put everything under this one post too.
How do you set up your bass guitar?
Obviously the ideal is to have a professional do it for you – you can’t be a skilled hand and experience to get the perfect set up. However, sometimes just a minor tweak is required, or getting a full set up isn’t affordable or practical. [More...]
Posted on May 25, 2009 »
Filed under: bassguitar, technique, video and tagged: DVD, Jim Stinnett, Todd Johnson »
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Todd Johnson and Jim Stinnett have been busily writing and filming ”Fishin’ For Grips” – a tutorial on Melodic Harmonization for Bass Guitar. The Book and DVD combination is due out on June 1st and priced at $40 for the set.
Fishin’ For Grips is designed to be the definitive approach to learning chord-melody on the bass guitar. I have seen Todd Johnson play many times, and his chordal and melody playing are striking, a true jazz master. 84 minutes of DVD footage and the book aim to clearly illustrate how Todd does what he does, and to provide a clear and concise methodology. [More...]
Posted on May 16, 2009 »
Filed under: News, bass, bassguitar and tagged: Ean Evans, Lynyrd Skynyrd »
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Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist, Ean Evans passed away earlier this month. Ean was 48, and died after a battle with cancer. He was born in Atlanta, but moved to Columbus after marrying his wife, Eva. He joined Lynyrd Skynyrd after Lynyrd Skynyrd’s previous bassist, Leon Wilkeson, died in his sleep in a hotel room in 2001. Evans toured with the band until being diagnosed with cancer back in 2008.

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Posted on April 23, 2009 »
Filed under: Events, Lessons and tagged: Beyond Bass Camp, London, Steve Lawson »
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If you can get to London, this sounds very interesting! The acclaimed teacher and solo artist, Steve Lawson is putting on Beyond Bass Camp, a one day event looking at the bass as a vehicle for music, both within the tradition of the bass guitar, and beyond it as a tool for self-expression. Looking at technical, theoretical and mechanical aspects of making music with a bass. Knowing Steve, it will be blogged, tweeted and streamed around the Interwebs. However, being there will be the real deal: [More...]