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…
All right, I’m a sucker for rarity. As a musician in pursuit of uniqueness, I always get tempted into checking out rare and unique gear — of course, the underlying desire is to find that elusive piece that helps you define your unusual, personal sound. From Ty Tabor’s Strat Elite to Brian May’s Red Special…
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.…