What's the difference between a short scale and a long scale bass?

Short scale basses (typically 30-32") have a shorter string length, resulting in a slightly warmer tone and easier playability, while long scale basses (34" or longer) offer a tighter, more defined low end.

How does the wood used in a bass's body affect its sound?

Different woods impart distinct tonal characteristics; for example, mahogany often provides a warm, mellow tone, while alder is known for its balanced and versatile sound.

What is active vs. passive electronics in a bass guitar?

Passive electronics rely solely on the pickups and hardware, while active electronics include a preamp that allows for more tonal shaping and often higher output.

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Harley Benton Custom Line Manhattan-S w/Case

Jazz Guitars

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4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

$328

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ST Style Guitars

$241

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Harley Benton ST-59HM Fiesta Red w/Bag

ST Style Guitars

$230

4.5 Expert Rating

Dreadbox Disorder Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal, Fuzz, Very aggressive gated fuzz pedal based on vintage transistors with a...

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Harley Benton Hawaii Cedar Tenor Bundle

Tenor Ukuleles

$127

4.3 Expert Rating

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T Bundle

Tenor Ukuleles

$149

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Ibanez GRX120SP-MLM

ST Style Guitars

$219

Electric Guitar, Gio Series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Jatoba, White dot...

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Voodoo Lab X8 Power Supply

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$216

Multi Power Supply for Effect Pedals, Powers standard effects as well as power-hungry DSP...

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Fender FA-125CE II Blk

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$204

Steel-String Guitar With Pickup, Design: Dreadnought with cutaway, Top: Spruce laminated, Back...

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EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker

Distortion Pedals

$142

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4.7 Expert Rating

J. Rockett Audio Designs The Jeff Archer

Distortion Pedals

$329

Effect Pedal, Overdrive / Boost, In keeping with Jeff Beck's personal...

4.8 Expert Rating

Schecter PT Special LH PBP

Lefthanded Guitars

$934

Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Swamp ash body, Bolt-on maple neck, Rosewood...

4.6 Expert Rating

Universal Audio UAFX Dream '65

Guitar Effects

$439

Universal Audio UAFX Dream '65, Stereo Amp and Cabinet Emulation Pedal, With spring reverb and vibrato, multiple...

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Universal Audio UAFX Ruby '63

Guitar Effects

$439

Universal Audio UAFX Ruby '63, Stereo Amp and Cabinet Emulation Pedal, With vibrato, room modelling, multiple speakers,...

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Universal Audio UAFX Woodrow '55

Guitar Effects

$439

Universal Audio UAFX Woodrow '55, Stereo Amp and Cabinet Emulation Pedal, With room modelling, multiple speakers,...

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Schecter Model-T Session-4 ANS

4-String P-Basses

$1,209

Electric Bass, Swamp ash body, Bolt-on maple neck, Fingerboard: Maple, Ebony side block...

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Drumport StompTech Laser Stomp Auto Stomp P. Bun.

Stomp/Drum Boxes

$494

Stompbox Bundle

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LSL Saticoy One MN SFG Aged

ST Style Guitars

$3,189

Electric Guitar, Series One, Body: Alder, Neck: Roasted maple with satin neck finish, Neck...

4.4 Expert Rating

Drumport StompTech Laser Stomp Converter Bundle

Stomp/Drum Boxes

$395

Stompbox Bundle

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LSL Saticoy One EFoam Green Aged

Premium Guitars

$3,189

Electric Guitar, Series One, Electric Guitar, Neck: Roasted maple with satin neck...

4.6 Expert Rating

LSL T Bone Destoto/Sonic Blue Aged

T Style Guitars

$4,179

Electric Guitar, Alder body, Roasted maple neck, Rosewood fretboard, Neck profile:...

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LSL Saticoy RW Ice Pink Med Aged

Premium Guitars

$3,904

Electric Guitar, Alder body, Roasted maple neck (satin), Rosewood fretboard, Neck...

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LSL Saticoy RW Ice Blue Med Aged

Premium Guitars

$3,904

Electric Guitar, Alder body, Roasted maple neck (satin), Rosewood fretboard, Neck...

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LSL Saticoy One RW VW Light Aged

Premium Guitars

$2,859

Electric Guitar, One series, Alder body, Roasted maple neck (satin), Rosewood...

4.9 Expert Rating

LSL Baribone 22 Ice Blue Metallic

Baritone Guitars

$4,014

Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Roasted maple (satin), Fretboard: Rosewood, Neck...

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Ibanez GSRM20-BS

Short Scale Basses

$219

Electric Bass, GIO miKro Series, Body: Poplar, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Neck profile: GSRM4, Fingerboard:...

4.6 Expert Rating

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass BK

Solid-State Bass Combos

$406

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DiMarzio DP 425W+N Satch Track Neck

Single Coil Pickups

$142

Pickup for Electric Guitar, Single coil, For neck position, but can be used in all...

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KMA Audio Machines Fuzzly Bear 2 Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$197

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Inspired by the Jordan Bosstone Fuzz,...

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J. Rockett Audio Designs El Hombre

Distortion Pedals

$234

Effect Pedal, Dynamic overdrive with a slight fuzz timbre, Inspired by Billy...

4.6 Expert Rating

Lehle Mono Volume S

Volume/Expression Pedals

$252

Volume Pedal, Compact format with 50% less weight and 35% less size compared to the Lehle Mono...

4.7 Expert Rating

LSL Thin Bone 3TB Light Aged

T Style Guitars

$4,179

Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-hollow with F-hole, Alder body, Roasted maple neck, Maple...

4.6 Expert Rating

LSL Thin Bone SH SFG Light Aged

T Style Guitars

$4,179

Electric Guitar, Style: Semi hollowbody with F-hole, Body: Alder, Neck: roasted maple,...

4.9 Expert Rating

Mooer Prime P1 Multi-Effects Black

Guitar Multi Effects

$98

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Mooer Prime P1 Multi-Effects White

Guitar Multi Effects

$98

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$131

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4.4 Expert Rating

Fender FA-125CE II SB

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$213

Acoustic Guitar, Style: Dreadnought with cutaway, Top: Spruce, laminated, Back and sides:...

4.5 Expert Rating

Ibanez AM93QM-AYS

Semiacoustic Guitars

$835

Hollow Body Electric Guitar, Body: Quilted Maple (Ahorn), 3-Piece Neck: Nyatoh / maple, Fingerboard:...

4.8 Expert Rating

Harley Benton Fusion-III HH EB OCT w/Case

ST Style Guitars

$450

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Harley Benton Fusion-III HH EB OCT w/Bag

ST Style Guitars

$406

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Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT EB OCT w/Case

T Style Guitars

$462

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Harley Benton Fusion-T HH HT EB OCT w/Bag

T Style Guitars

$406

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLR-ResoEl. w/Bag

Resonator Guitars

$725

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Harley Benton U-Bass Mahogany Bundle

Bass Ukuleles

$153

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Harley Benton TE-LH KIT

Lefthanded Guitars

$98

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Harley Benton ST-LH DIY-KIT

Lefthanded Guitars

$98

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Epiphone Matt Heafy LP Cust. 7 LH Ebony

7 String Guitars

$1,319

7-String Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Matt Heafy (Trivium) signature...

4.9 Expert Rating

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J. Rockett Audio Designs The Jeff Archer

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LSL Saticoy One MN SFG Aged

Drumport StompTech Laser Stomp Converter Bundle

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Ibanez GSRM20-BS

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass BK

DiMarzio DP 425W+N Satch Track Neck

KMA Audio Machines Fuzzly Bear 2 Fuzz

J. Rockett Audio Designs El Hombre

Lehle Mono Volume S

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LSL Thin Bone SH SFG Light Aged

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - Overdrive

Fender FA-125CE II SB

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Harley Benton ST-LH DIY-KIT

Epiphone Matt Heafy LP Cust. 7 LH Ebony

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