The Mustang Bass got dismissed for decades then Cobain made it famous. The Squier Classic Vibe ’60s version is a reissue that earns its place on its own merits — not just the association. … Continue readingSquier Classic Vibe ’60s Mustang Bass Review — More Than Just a Nirvana Bass
I ran the Danelectro ’59 DC Bass through Logic Pro X’s effects library — drive, fuzz, filters, modulation. The lipstick pickup responds to processing in ways a modern bass simply doesn’t. Here’s what I found. … Continue readingDanelectro ’59 DC Bass + Logic Pro X Effects — Vintage Tone Meets Modern DAW
Most bass players never seriously consider a hollowbody. I spent a week with the Gretsch G5442BDC and came away with a more complicated opinion than I expected. Here’s the honest review. … Continue readingGretsch G5442BDC Review — A Hollow Body Bass That Sounds Like Nothing Else
Short-scale basses get dismissed as toys. The Cort Junior isn’t. Here’s my honest review of this kids bass and when a short-scale instrument actually makes sense. … Continue readingCort Junior Bass Review: The Right Bass for Young Players and Small Hands