Part V

Buying and Caring for Your Bass

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In this part…

• Assess what to look for when you're buying a new bass.
• Discover how to choose your amp and speaker for your bass.
• Distinguish between essential and nonessential accessories.
• Get the scoop on changing the strings on your bass guitar.
• Perform basic maintenance to keep your bass in top form.