BASS DILEMMAS

SMHTP Bass Tutor and Session Musician Pete Wilson answers your Bass dilemmas, questions and gives advise on how to achieve the sounds of the masters.

* String Buzz
There could be a few reasons for this annoying occurrence. Pete explains what they could be and how to resolve them.    Click here to find out more

* Intonation
If you’ve ever noticed that strings on your instrument are perfectly in tune with each other but don’t sound quite higher up the neck.  The intonation on the instrument isn’t right.   Not to worry – SMHTP will provide the solution…!     Click here to learn more

* Graphic Equalizer
If you have an amp which has a set of sliders and numbers on it and you don’t know what to do with them,  check out this video for a simple explanation.

* Jaco Pastorious
One of the, if not THE biggest influence on the bass guitar, Jaco Pastorius was a pioneer of the electric bass and made it do things which had never been heard before.   Click here how to get on the right track to achieving his legendary tone.

* John Entwistle
If you like Rock ‘n Roll bassists – look no further than John “The Ox” Entwistle.  One of our Bass tutors Pete talks you through how you might go about getting somewhere near the famous sound of The Who’s bass player.   Click here to find out more
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* Anthony Jackson
Whilst you may not be familiar with Anthony Jackson’s playing, the chances are you've heard him on one of the thousands of sessions he played on.  He’s a master of fingerstyle and pick playing.  Click here to learn about another technique used often by Anthony - palm muting.

* Locking In
If you’re in the business of playing tight grooves – you need to lock in with the drummer.  It’s not as easy as you’d think and there are several things to consider...  click here to learn more