So, I decided to trade in my old Japanese P-bass knock-off for an entry-level 5-string bass recently, and here are some pointers I can share to fellow guitarists/songwriters who are on a similar quest. What I was looking for: Sounds good on low-end, E and B strings, particularly between 0-5 frets. Some cheap and not-so-cheap…
What picks do you use? It’s not the most glamorous piece of gear, but that question seems to set off most serious guitarists. It’s a very personal choice and everybody has stories about their own preference and experiments. I love experimenting with picks because they are the easiest piece of equipment to swap out yet…
I started playing the guitar when I was 16. But that was not the beginning of my music. I was always musically inclined — it was the subject where I got A+ all the time. I can’t remember when I became aware of the guitar the first time, but I’ve always wanted to play.…