Lars Lehmann

Lars Lehmann has been playing bass for countless acts since the mid-1990s, ranging from Sasha and Mousse T. to Simon Phillips. He has toured the globe multiple times and can be heard on numerous studio albums. He continues to perform regularly at shows and festivals.

In addition, he is a sought-after bass lecturer at national and international universities and academies, and the author of the well-known instructional book Slap-Attack.

Articles by Lars Lehmann

8 Unusual Bass Lines That Made History Close-up of a bassist plucking electric bass strings with colorful light streaks
Lars Lehmann •
6 min
Inspire

8 Unusual Bass Lines That Made History

Lars Lehmann shows you eight unusual bass lines that sounded quirky at first - until they became iconic! ▶︎ Discover the grooves, the players, and wha...
Understanding Compression: When and How to Use It Close-up of audio compressor knobs and gain reduction meter on studio hardware unit.
Lars Lehmann •
6 min
Learn

Understanding Compression: When and How to Use It

The compressor is one of the most important pieces of audio equipment in the studio and on stage ▶︎ We’ll show you how compression works and when to u...
The Best Bass Solos in Music History Close-up of a bassist playing live on stage, featured in “The Best Bass Solos in Music History” blog
Lars Lehmann •
6 min
Inspire

The Best Bass Solos in Music History

Explore the best bass solos in music history ▶︎ From Victor Wooten’s jaw-dropping technique to Andy Fraser’s melodic brilliance. These iconic moments ...
Electric Bass: Fingerstyle vs. Plectrum Close-up comparison of fingerstyle and pick playing techniques on an electric bass guitar
Lars Lehmann •
5 min
Learn

Electric Bass: Fingerstyle vs. Plectrum

Electric bass players: should you use your fingers or a plectrum? ▶︎ Dive into the pros, cons, and genre-specific uses of both techniques. ✓
The Jazz-Bass – Infinite Worlds of Sound
Lars Lehmann •
6 min
Gear

The Jazz-Bass – Infinite Worlds of Sound

The Jazz Bass ▶︎ Discover its history, legendary players, and the top brands shaping its legacy in modern music, from rock to funk and beyond. ✓
Unusual Effect Pedals for Unique Electric Bass Sounds Basseffekte Tipps
Lars Lehmann •
5 min
Gear

Unusual Effect Pedals for Unique Electric Bass Sounds

Explore these unusual effects to create entirely new sounds on your electric bass? ▶︎ From ambient textures to mind-bending modulations, here we revea...
Bass Sounds We Love – Part 3: Funk, Soul, Reggae, HipHop & Electro
Lars Lehmann •
5 min
Gear

Bass Sounds We Love – Part 3: Funk, Soul, Reggae, HipHop & Electro

The last part of our bass sounds trilogy focuses on: Funk, Soul, Reggae, Hip Hop and Electro. Get your groove on!
Bass Sounds We Love – Part 2: Rock & Metal
Lars Lehmann •
3 min
Gear

Bass Sounds We Love – Part 2: Rock & Metal

Professional bassist Lars Lehmann presents exclusive bass sounds for the heavier styles with the appropriate gear!