Latest articles by Dan Veall
Why so many all-time bass greats flocked to the Ampeg B-15 Portaflex
James Jamerson, Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn and John Paul Jones all counted themselves fans of this classic tube-driven bass amp
How to use bass distortion pedals and nail super-heavy thunder tones
Looking to add dirt to your low-end but don't know where to start? Dan Veall's guide to bass drive has got you covered
Tube vs solid-state bass amps: what you need to know
Breaking down the difference between lightweight solid-state designs and sought-after tube-driven heads
How bass amps work: everything you need to know
Got your first bass guitar amp and not sure how to get the best out of it? Let us explain its different sections and what they do
What you need to know about wireless systems for guitar and bass
A guide on how to unplug and stay amplified
Everything you need to know about bass amp watts, power and efficiency
Making sense of the numbers will let you know whether your amp is too loud, not loud enough or just right
Everything you need to know about in-ear monitors
Protect your hearing and enjoy a better quality live mix – what's not to like?
Amp impedance explained: how to connect your amp head to your cabinet
You needn't be Sherlock Ohms to fathom the thorny issue of the arithmetic of speaker load. It's really quite simple...
Bass speaker cones explained
Everything you need to know about the different speakers found in bass amps
Passive vs active bass guitars: bass electronics explained
Bamboozled over passive vs active basses? Don't be. Here we'll walk you through the distinctions
Bass guitar pickups explained
Confused about the pickups on your bass? Don't be. Read on for the skinny on split-coils, soapboars, humbuckers and actives
How to use a DI box on bass guitar
Humble, practical, necessary... The DI box might not be the most romantic tool at your disposal but few are more practical
How to use reverb pedals on bass guitar
Here's how to use reverb to add some space and dimension to your bass tone
How to use delay pedals on bass guitar
A step-by-step guide to delay, what it is, how to use it, plus a delay joke to kick things off...
How to use pitch pedals on bass
Every now and again, the music calls for something different - that's time for a pitch pedal to transform your low end
How to use wah and filter pedals on bass
Transform your bass tone and scale up your funk by adding a filter pedal to your floor game
How to use modulation pedals on bass
Looking to add some phaser, chorus or flanger to your low-end rumble but don't know where to start? Apply within!
