4-String Basses
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Spector Euro 4 LX Bolt-On NSM
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Ibanez TMB400TA-IAB
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Lakland Skyline Hollowbody-30 4 BG
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Sterling by Music Man StingRay2 Black
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Höfner Club Bass Ignition SE Black
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Ibanez TMB420B-BKF
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Ibanez SR4500-DST Prestige
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Ibanez SR5500-MHF Prestige
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Ibanez SR300EB-WNF
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Ibanez SR300E-DOT
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Ibanez SR300EDX-WZM
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Ibanez SR400EQM-SCB
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Ibanez SRD900-CTL
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Kramer Guitars Disciple D-1 Bass TC Purple
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Yamaha TRBX 604FM Indigo Blue
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Yamaha TRBX 604FM Caramel Brown
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Spector Euro 4 CST Nat Violet Burst
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Reverend Mike Watt Wattplower MkII RBS
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Hagstrom Nekromant 4 Tobacco Sunburst
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Hagstrom Nekromant 4 Black Gloss
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Hagstrom Nekromant 4 White Gloss
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Reverend Mike Watt Wattplower MkII WY
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Lakland Skyline 44-02 Deluxe 4 SMT VIB
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado SIL
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM SIL
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado CH
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CH
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado SGR
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM SGR
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado OBL
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM OBL
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado CAO
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM CAR
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado OWH
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM OWH
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Mod 4 Morado LH BK
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 Morado BK
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Sadowsky MetroExp24 Modern 4 RM BK
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Spector Euro LX 4 Nightshade matt
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Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MO TS
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Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MA TS
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Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MO CAR
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Sadowsky MetroExpress 24-4 M MA CAO
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Danelectro FiftyNiner Shortscale Jade
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint M4 Morado SI
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage M4 RM SI
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About 4-String Basses
This category focuses on 4-string basses, the foundational instrument for countless genres. From funk and blues to rock and metal, the 4-string bass provides the rhythmic and harmonic backbone. Its versatility and relative simplicity compared to 5 or 6-string models make it a popular choice for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
4-String Basses — Pros & Cons
PROS
- Provides a focused, balanced tonal range.
- Generally more comfortable for smaller hands and beginners.
- Wide range of models available across all price points.
- Often lighter and easier to transport than multi-string basses.
CONS
- Limited range compared to 5 or 6-string basses.
- May feel restricted for players needing lower tunings.
- Can lack the extended low-end of multi-string instruments.
- Less visual flair than basses with more strings.
Frequently Asked Questions About 4-String Basses
Scale length affects string tension and overall tone; longer scales generally offer more clarity and punch, while shorter scales provide a slinkier feel.
Precision (P) pickups offer a rounder, warmer tone, while Jazz Bass (J) pickups provide a brighter, more articulate sound, often used in combination.
Different woods impart unique tonal characteristics; mahogany provides warmth, alder offers balance, and ash contributes brightness and sustain.
