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Schecter Michael Anthony Custom Shop Signature

Posted by iBass | Mar 2, 2017 | Gear

There’s A Punchy Set Of Tones On Offer From This Schecter Guitars Signature Model Schecter guitars have long been a favourite for tough-sounding rock, so it’s no surprise that former Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, has turned to the company for his new signature axe. The bound alder-bodied instrument has a bolt-on neck with a 12-inch radius rosewood fingerboard and 21 premium Jescar silver frets. It has a distinctive tone too, thanks to the Schecter MonsterTone pickups. Ernie Ball strings, Hipshot D-Tuner, Graph Tech nut and a 2-way adjustable truss rod round out this stunning bass, which comes in a...

Buyer’s Guide | Fender Precision

Posted by iBass | Mar 1, 2017 | Articles, Gear

Part One Of Our Essential Guide to Buying Bass Gear If you’ve never played or owned a P-Bass – you simply have to! It’s an amazing testament to Leo Fender’s ideas and design that despite all the world’s advancements, the P-Bass is still one of the best-selling instruments in music today. This is the bass guitar that started it all. In just its raw state it offers such a wide range of different tones, and depending what kind of music you play, by using the tone control you can near enough make it sound any way you want it to....

Vicky Warwick

Posted by iBass | Feb 28, 2017 | Interviews

Introducing Vicky Warwick Who’s Been Out On Tour With British Singer, Songwriter and Actress, Charli XCX. Today we’re getting the chance to sit down with Vicky Warwick who’s been out on tour with British singer, songwriter and actress, Charli XCX. On the road, Vicky has a rather impressive collection of gear with her. “I play a Fender Mustang and a short-scale Jazz Bass from Fender’s Modern Player range,” she tells us. “They’re just a good fit for my miniature hands! When I was touring with Charli I used an Avalon DI, but I’ve recently been endorsed by Aguilar, which I’m...

First Look – Lingsma EUB

Posted by iBass | Feb 27, 2017 | Gear

We Take A Look At Mattijs Lingsma’s Flagship Electric Upright Bass. The electric upright bass, or ‘EUB’ for short, has become increasingly popular among upright players in search of a viable alternative to a double bass. The Lingsma EUB has been designed to offer a similar playing experience and bass sound to that of a double bass, but in a more portable package that can be plugged directly into an amplifier, doing away with any feedback issues. The body is constructed from maple with an ebony fingerboard and stainless steel endpin. The addition of a ‘resonator block’ within the...

John Chapman | Sei Bass

Posted by iBass | Feb 24, 2017 | Gear, Interviews

We get the low down on the Sei Flamboyant from John Chapman Martin Petersen’s exquisitely crafted custom basses have been wowing bass players for more than 20 years. Working from a bassment beneath one of the best bass shops in the UK, Sei Bass was born from Martin’s own search for a playable and tonally versatile custom instrument, which ultimately led to the refinement of his own design. The Sei Flamboyant is a head-turner in every respect, with its slick flowing lines and dynamic curves. “I thought about the ergonomics of the instrument, about playability, about the way the...