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Poke the string end safely into its hole or slot in the tuner post. Bend the string at the tuner post to create a sharp kink. This will help secure the string to the post, will stop string slippage as ...
In my opinion, it’s the GHS Bass Boomers short-scale strings. Available in two gauges, 45-95 and 50-107, they offer both slightly lighter and heavier options. Both sets feel thicker than standard ...
Traditionally a bass guitar has four strings, tuned E, A, D, G. However, you can get 5 and even 6 string basses (and more!) that extend your frequency range. Basses with additional strings have a ...
For better or worse, the fundamental design of guitars has remained familiar since they electrified around a century ago. A few strings, a fretboard, and a body of some sort will get you most of th… ...
But the band has carried on without him, with longtime guitar tech Elwood Francis taking over on bass. Francis has ensured that the instrument is a bigger part of ZZ Top’s stage show than ever ...