Dr. Kerem Koseoglu

Category: music.bass

  • Bass delay pedal reviews

    Delay pedals have long been a staple of the guitar and bass player’s toolkit, and bass delay pedals are no exception. They allow bassists to create a range of sonic textures, from subtle echoes to all-out experimental soundscapes, and have been used by a variety of players to add depth and interest to their tone.…

  • Bass String Reviews

    Bass guitar strings are an essential part of any bassist’s setup. They provide the foundation for all the bass lines and tones that you create. They come in a variety of gauges, materials and construction types, each of which has its own unique sound and feel. With so many options available, it can be difficult…

  • Fender American Professional II Precision vs American Original ’60s Precision

    I had the chance to compare those basses side-to-side. Here is a list of significant differences that I have observed. Mind you: This list is highly subjective and might differ from bass to bass as well. Property Decisive Pro II AO ’60s Weight ⭐️ Light Heavy Neck ⭐️ Comfortable, just right Too wide, uncomfortable Neck…

  • How to tame boomy bass frequencies on live gigs

    When attending a music concert, one of the most annoying things that can happen is the sound of boomy frequencies. Boomy frequencies are low-frequency sounds that cause a vibrating sensation and make the overall mix sound muddy. This can be especially problematic in a large venue and can make it difficult to listen to the…

  • Fender American Professional II Precision Bass Review

    The Fender American Professional II Precision Bass is the latest evolution of one of the most popular bass guitars in history. This iconic design has been around since the 1950s and has been used by some of the most famous bass players in the world. The Fender American Professional II Precision Bass combines the classic…

  • Unsung hero effect pedals

    Guitar / bass players like to fill their boards with fun & creative pedals. However; some vital utility pedals are often ignored and this may cause a lot of audio problems. Here is a list of some pedals you might not know that you needed desperately. Buffers Passive instruments typically have high impedance signals –…

  • Why we own multiple guitars

    I’ll try to answer this question by putting my current music life under the spotlight. Here is a list of my recent bands, and how good my alternative basses match them. Scores Band Style P with flats P with nickels J with steels Akın Eldes Acoustic 1 2 3 Cenk Soyak Power Trio 1 2…

  • Does neck profile affect bass sound?

    Introduction This ancient question is asked occasionally; and the answers vary wildly. Some claim that a bigger/thicker neck correlates to a bigger/stronger sound, while others claim that neck profile doesn’t affect the sound at all. So, what is the truth? Theory one: Neck profile affects the sound, and some people don’t hear it because their…

  • Cali76 Compact Bass vs Hyper Luminal

    If you need to go over compression basics, check this article first. This article is a subjective comparison of two prominent bass compressor pedals. The content below is mostly subjective; so I won’t bother typing “this is just my opinion”, “YMMV”, etc. after every other sentence. Consider them applied. Both compressors offer similar functionality; such…

  • What’s wrong with scooping the mids of your bass?

    Human ear can hear sounds between (roughly) 20Hz and 20KHz. And it is not objective; we hear some frequencies better than others – typically the mids. Generally speaking (ignoring artistic philosophies and whatnot); humans like to hear a full spectrum in a song where all frequencies between 20Hz and 20KHz are occupied and the volumes…