During its 50 years of evolution, the electric bass guitar has
become the soul of modern music styles. Bass is the instrument that
gives a band it's attitude and confidence by setting the musical
structure through driving grooves, mellow sounds and hypnotic
rhythms. While often overlooked by casual listeners, if the bass
track were to be lifted out of your favorite songs, the music would
suddenly sound thin and unappealing. Even before the Leo Fender
invented the first popular electric bass guitar in 1951, the upright
bass was laying down low pulsing lines that were more felt than
heard. Today however, bass guitar has carved a very important role
in all styles of music. It is now meant to be heard as well as felt.
Because of this, volume and tone play very important roles in
defining the bass sounds that drive successful bands forward, either
on stage or in the studio. One of the best ways to get great tone is
through the use of a bass guitar preamplifier. One of the best bass
preamps on the market is BBE Sound's BMAX-t.

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