Once you have planned to Buying a Bass Guitars. The first criteria is to buy something you will enjoy. And full enjoyment of your new Bass Guitars means considering your music, your lifestyle and, of course, your budget.
The electric bass guitar (also called an electric bass or a bass) is an electrically-amplified fingered (or plucked) string instrument. The bass is similar in appearance to an electric guitar, but with a larger body, a longer neck and scale length, and, usually, four strings tuned an octave lower in pitch, in the bass range.
Bass guitars are simple instruments and many of them share common features.
Bass guitar bodyThere is no industry standard body shape or design for bass guitars. An electric bass guitar has a solid body, which houses magnetic pickups. Bass guitar pickups come in two varieties: single-coil and humbucker. Single-coil pickups produce a bright, clear sound, but are susceptible to interference. Humbucker pickups aren’t as bright, but are more resistant to interference.
Magnetic pickups detect the bass guitar string’s vibrations and transfer them into an electronic pulse. This pulse is sent down a cable into an amplifier.
Bass guitar neckThe fingerboard is housed on the neck of a bass guitar. Fingerboards are studded with metal frets. Frets indicate where to place your fingers to produce different notes. By holding down the strings in different combinations, chords can be produced. Bass guitars are rarely strummed like an acoustic or electric guitar, however. Instead notes are produced by plucking or slapping.
On the bass guitar’s head, strings are anchored with tuning pegs. Tuning pegs adjust a string’s tone by changing the tension.
Back to top Features of a Quality Bass GuitarEven if you’re a beginner, it makes sense to buy a quality bass guitar. Quality bass guitars produce a richer tone and are more resistant to damage. Plus, if you buy a quality bass guitar, it’s more likely to hold its value. You’ll get more money for a quality bass guitar if you decide to sell it later.
There are many brands of quality bass guitars, including the Gibson bass guitar, Epiphone bass guitar, Fender bass guitar, Ibanez bass guitar, Peavy bass guitar, Warwick bass guitar, and Squire bass guitar.
Quality can vary greatly with independent bass guitar manufacturers. Some buy from large manufacturers and repackage the instruments. Others are individual craftsmen with years of experience who handcraft each guitar themselves.
Bass guitar materials and constructionThe body of a quality bass guitar is made from woods like maple, ash, alder, and mahogany. Bass guitars are covered with a laminate made from plastic or exotic woods.
Bass guitars usually have a bolt-on neck and a maple, rosewood, or ebony fingerboard. Bass guitar necks can be fretted or fretless. Fretted boards are easier to learn on and play, since the fret designates where the notes should be. Fretless bass guitars create a sound more like that of an acoustic bass, but are more difficult to play and tune.
A good bridge allows you to adjust the strings of the bass guitar individually. This kind of bridge gives you more control over buzz, tone, and comfort.
Bass guitar conditionBefore buying a bass guitar, find out how it’s been used. Ask a few questions, like how was it used, where was it stored, and how old is it to help you find the bass guitar that’s perfect for you.
When buying a bass guitar, make sure that the neck hasn’t been warped at all. Find out if there have been any splits, or if it’s ever been repaired. Split, warped, or bowed necks can all affect the sound quality of the bass guitar.
Bass guitar heads should be firmly attached. The tuning posts should turn freely and be seated well. The nut, which holds the strings in place, should be strong and well maintained.
Bass guitars usually have four strings, but can have as many as twelve. Strings can be easily replaced, so if the strings aren’t in great shape it shouldn’t be a concern.
Back to top Select Essential Bass Guitar AccessoriesBuying the bass guitar is just the beginning. Like most hobbies, you’ll also need a few essential accessories.
Once you know what type of bass guitar you want, go to the Musical Instruments portal, click Guitar, then Bass, and start searching for item.
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