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Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson on how he pioneered the 12-string bass and influenced a generation of players

If Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson was ever taught the “traditional” way to approach bass guitar, it didn't take. As a founding member of Illinois's most celebrated rock outfit, he has long been a model ...
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Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson shares his 12 tips that every bass player should know

From their mid-’70s debut to 2016’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Tom Petersson and Cheap Trick knew how to harness the power of pop. Except for his hiatus from the band from 1980-87 ...
MusicRadar

This is what a 12-string bass solo sounds like

Nobody restrings quite like YouTube bass maestro Davie504 - after hooking his bass up with guitar strings and his guitar up with bass strings, he's now tried his hand at a 12-string bass for a furious ...
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The history of the electric bass part four: how many strings?

BASS EXPO 2014: In the fourth part of The History Of The Electric Bass we look at how the sharp rise in popularity of the bass guitar led to an explosion in options for bass players and an ...
Rolling Stone

Get Low: Finding the Best Bass Guitar Strings For the Way You Play

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes time to replace your strings, there are two ...