Should A 5-String Take You Higher Or Lower?
The rationale behind choosing a low B or a high C By Jon Liebman Week of April 15, 2019 This week, we published an interview…
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Jon’s Blog
With hundreds of exclusive interviews on this site from all kinds of bass players, there’s something to learn from every one of them. These blog posts reflect my “takeaways” from these interviews, as each one offers inspiration to make us better individuals, better musicians, and — of course — better bass players. Your comments are always welcome!
Return of the Bass Player
Formerly former bassists become born-again bottom-feeders By Jon Liebman Week of April 8, 2019 This week’s interview, with longtime Billy Idol bassist Larry Seymour, got…
Read MoreFirst the tour, then the record? Hmm…
Finding the balance between originality and creativity By Jon Liebman Week of April 1, 2019 It happens all the time: A band makes a record,…
Read MoreAre bass players getting their due?
One-on-one with Seymour Duncan provides great insights
Read MoreIs Music Truly The Universal Language?
How audiences around the world appreciate music differently By Jon Liebman Week of March 11, 2019 This week, we published a compelling interview with Marcos…
Read MoreNews Flash – Bass Players Discover Cannabis
High Times for low-enders? By Jon Liebman Week of March 4, 2019 Cannabis is everywhere. These days, it seems everyone is talking about some aspect…
Read MoreWhat Should A Bass Player Look Like?
Finding the balance between the groove and the visual
Read MoreDid Leo Fender Go Far Enough?
Are his ideal instruments “good enough,” or do we need more?
Read MoreWhere Would The Guitar Gods Be Without The Bass Players?
Often viewed as “behind-the-scenes support staff,” our presence is vital
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