Tag: bass-guitar
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How Did We Buy This 1953 Fender Precision Bass?
By C. Here at IVG, folks come by selling vintage instruments for all kinds of different reasons, and we’re here to help make the process easier. In some cases, they could simply use some extra cash, or maybe they’re trading up for something in-store that catches their eye. Today we’ll tell you a bit about…
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Taking A Closer Look: The Danelectro Longhorn Bass
By C. The Danelectro Longhorn is a charming and unique instrument when it comes to electric bass guitars, known for its distinctive design, unique sound, and cultural impact. Since its introduction in the late 1950s, the Longhorn has been celebrated for its quirky aesthetics and practical playability, making it a favorite among a variety of…
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The Fender Bass V: An Oddity Lost In Time
By C. These days its not uncommon to see both guitars and basses featuring one or more strings, and with many manufacturers catering to the needs of players of a wide variety of genres, its become fairly normal to see instruments built way beyond their original designs. But this wasn’t the case in the 1960’s,…
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What’s That Rumble?: The Rickenbacker 4001
By C. In the world of electric basses, much like guitars, the select few top runners continue to prove themselves time and time again as the dominating rulers of their field. And while basses have been offered by almost every major musical instrument manufacturer at one point, they haven’t all rose to the same ranks…
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Bridging Tones: The Unwavering Versatility of the Fender Bass VI
By C. The Fender Bass VI is a unique and versatile instrument that has lives in its own world, so to speak. Born out of the desire to bridge the gap between bass and guitar, the Bass VI offers players a distinctive sonic palette that goes beyond the traditional boundaries of both instruments. With its…
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The Difference Between : Fender Precision And Jazz Basses
By C. Good afternoon, folks. Today we’ll be embarking on a bit of an investigative dive into two of Fender’s most important electric bass models, the Precision and Jazz Bass. In this series, we aim to provide some brief insight into the differences between models that may look, or seem similar on the surface. For…
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