Now part of the Dunlop family of products, GrooveTech^® Tools offer a lifetime of quality instrument care for players of all levels. They’re built to last in the shop and on the road, and they’re easy to use so that anyone can start working toward a better playing experience.

For more than 25 years, GrooveTech Tools has been providing musicians with professional-grade tools that would be welcomed on any shop floor. When starting the brand, tool enthusiast Dan Parks designed each and every product according to the absolute dependability required by his two lifelong passions—riding motorcycles and playing bass. Getting stuck on the side of the road with a broken-down bike is out of the question—and with GrooveTech Tools, you won’t be stuck on the side of the stage when the lights come on. That’s why legendary guitar manufacturers and the world’s top techs rely on GrooveTech Tools for the highest standard of instrument care. 

Every tool. Every need. Every player.

The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 

This episode features Paolo Gregoletto, longtime bassist for hard working metal music makers Trivium. Speaking with Josh, Paolo fills us in on how he got started, how he crafts his tone and bass lines for the band, what life is like on the road and in the studio, and—of course—a healthy dose of gear talk.

Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 

This week, Bass Freq’s features Will Lee, a first-call master who’s paid his dues with tasty grooves, deep technical skill, and an uncanny ability to play any type of music. Longtime low-ender for The Late Show with David Letterman, Will has built a storied career that includes a nigh-endless list of collaborations with award-winning artists. 

Will joins host Josh to share great stories, insights, and advice from a bass player who has seen it all. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 

This week, we shine the spotlight on the incomparable Billy Sheehan. Playing an integral role in bands such as Mr. Big and Talas and sharing the stage with countless icons such as Steve Vai and David Lee Roth, Billy developed a technical prowess, unique playing style, and vigorous stage presence that have earned him a top spot among rock ’n’ roll’s most esteemed and respected bass players. 

Josh Paul guides us along Billy’s journey from humble beginnings to the world’s grand stages and all the bumps and unforgettable moments and friendships along the way. There’s plenty of gear talk, too—what else do you expect when two bass players get together? Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

Phaser, flanger, and chorus effects are staples in just about every form of music. They infuse musical compositions with motion and texture, and pedals that create these effects offer musicians an easy way to add new dimension or completely transform the vibe of a song. Think Anthony Jackson’s soupy bass groove on “For the Love of Money,” Eddie Van Halen’s jet-like riff on “Unchained,” or Kurt Cobain’s dreamlike rhythm on “Come As You Are.”

All three effects fall under the modulation category. What that means is that they all modulate—or cyclically change—some aspect of your instrument signal. What distinguishes one from another is which part of your signal they change and how they change it.