Bass Guitars
Here is a overview of the bass and all its component parts, from vintage to modern instruments.
Overview
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Acoustic or electric
- 3. How many strings?
- 4. Short or long scale?
- 5. Fretless basses, electric uprights and exotics
- 6. Popular bass models and their history
- 7. Pickups
- 8. Electronics
- 9. Hardware
- 10. How do different types of wood sound?
- 11. Necks
- 12. The most important bass playing techniques
- 13. Hotdeals
- 14. Conclusion
1. Introduction
Welcome to our online guide to basses.
On the following pages you'll find an overview of different types of basses, how they're made, how they differ from each other and what you should look for when you're buying a bass. You'll also find many useful tips for aspiring bassists. Last, but not least, you'll learn about the most interesting instruments from each category.
This guide consists of several pages. You can access the different topics from the table of contents on the bottom of this page.
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Product Highlights
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Bass Guitar Sets
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4-String J-Basses
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4-String P-Basses
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Miscellaneous 4-String Basses
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4-String Heavy Basses
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