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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Larry Carlton S7 Vintage 3TS

ST Style Guitars

$516

Electric guitar, Body: Alder, Bolted neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted maple,...

4.5 Expert Rating

Ernie Ball Volt

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$142

Multi-Power Supply, Suitable for most analogue and digital effects pedals, Extremely low background...

4.8 Expert Rating

Alhambra 5P LH incl.Gig Bag

Lefthanded Classical Guitars

$934

Classical Guitar, Lefthand / left-handed model, Top: Solid AA Cedar, Back and sides:...

4.3 Expert Rating

Alhambra 4P LH incl.Gig Bag

Lefthanded Classical Guitars

$934

Classical Guitar, Left-handed model, Top: Solid AA cedar, Back and sides: Rosewood, Neck:...

4.5 Expert Rating

Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 TS

4-String P-Basses

$494

Electric Bass, Alder body, One-piece roasted maple neck, Roasted maple fretboard, Neck...

4.6 Expert Rating

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG

4-String P-Basses

$448

Electric Bass, Alder body, One-piece roasted maple neck, Fingerboard: roasted maple, Neck...

4.8 Expert Rating

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 DRD

4-String P-Basses

$505

Electric Bass, Alder body, One-piece roasted maple neck, Roasted maple fretboard, Neck...

4.3 Expert Rating

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS

4-String P-Basses

$494

Electric Bass, Alder body, One-piece roasted maple neck, Roasted maple fretboard, Neck...

4.5 Expert Rating

Hughes&Kettner Spirit AmpMan Modern

Pedalboard Amps

$164

Hughes&Kettner Spirit AmpMan Modern, Pedal Amp, Based on Spirit Tone Generator technology, Power: 50 W at 4 Ohm, 25 W...

4.7 Expert Rating

Gold Tone AC 6+ Lefthand

Banjos

$637

6-string banjo / banjitar, Lefthand / left-handed model, Body: Composite, Armrest with gold...

4.9 Expert Rating

Hughes&Kettner Spirit AmpMan Classic

Pedalboard Amps

$164

Hughes&Kettner Spirit AmpMan Classic, Pedal-Amp, Based on the Spirit Tone Generator Technology, Power: 50 W to 4 ohms,...

4.4 Expert Rating

Cascha Premium Mahogany Tenor Set BK

Tenor Ukuleles

$81

Cascha Premium Mahogany Tenor Ukulele Set BK, Tenor Ukulele, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany, Fretboard and bridge: WPC,...

4.7 Expert Rating

Cascha Premium Mahogany ConcertSet BK

Concert Ukuleles

$72

Concert Ukulele, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany, Fretboard and bridge: WPC, Nut...

4.9 Expert Rating

Göldo Open Cover Single Coil Nickel

Pickup Covers

$12

Cover For Pickup, Open shape, Suitable for single coils, Colour: Nickel

4.4 Expert Rating

AER Compact 60 IV Oak Natural

Acoustic Guitar Amps

$1,484

Acoustic Amplifier, Solid oak cabinet, Versatile, small and powerful, Easy-to-use...

4.4 Expert Rating

Framus Devin Townsend Stormbender Bl

Signature Guitars

$4,949

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4.8 Expert Rating

Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Machine

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$439

Effect Pedal, Stereo modulation, With chorus, flanger and tremolo...

4.4 Expert Rating

Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station

Delay/Echo Pedals

$439

Effects Pedal, Stereo delay, With tape, analogue, and digital effects,...

4.5 Expert Rating

Fender AM Acoustasonic Jazzmaster TU

Other Acoustic Guitars

$1,979

Electro-Acoustic Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany, Neck attachment:...

4.4 Expert Rating

ESP LTD JM-II Josh Middleton BSB

ST Style Guitars

$1,859

ST-Style Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Top: Quilted maple, Neck: Roasted maple,...

4.6 Expert Rating

Sandberg California Supreme 35th BLB 5

5-String Basses

$3,849

5-String Electric Bass, 35th Anniversary Model, Chambered body: Alder, Top:...

4.4 Expert Rating

Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 5

5-String Basses

$4,178

5-String Electric Bass, 35th Anniversary Model, Chambered body: Alder, Top:...

4.4 Expert Rating

Fender Engine Room LVL8 Power Supply

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$193

Multi-Power Supply for Effects Pedals, Designed for use with pedalboards, 6...

4.7 Expert Rating

Danelectro 66-12 Black

12 String Guitars

$1,209

12-String Electric Guitar, Chambered alder body in composite/solid wood construction, Bolt-on...

4.4 Expert Rating

Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Haunted Moss

Multi-scale Basses

$2,309

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Top: Burl poplar, Neck-thru 5-piece neck:...

4.5 Expert Rating

Wampler Ratsbane Overdrive/Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$158

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive / Distortion, Based on the famous...

4.8 Expert Rating

Morley 20/20 Volume Plus

Volume/Expression Pedals

$193

*Note:* Register your instrument at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty to extend the warranty to 4 years.

4.4 Expert Rating

Morley 20/20 Power Wah Volume

Wah Pedals

$240

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4.5 Expert Rating

Gold Tone GME-5 E-Mandoline

Mandolins

$659

Electric Mandoline, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple, 20 Frets, Scale:...

4.7 Expert Rating

Zoom G6

Guitar Multi Effects

$329

Multi-effect pedal for electric guitar, Effect board with 6 footswitches and expression/volume pedal, Amp...

4.5 Expert Rating

Gretsch G5622T Elmtc CB DC Bgsby SPS

Semiacoustic Guitars

$846

Electric Guitar, Hollow-body design with centre block and double cutaway,...

4.5 Expert Rating

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT E B

ST Style Guitars

$1,033

Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Neck attachment: Bolt-on, Fretboard: Ebony,...

4.7 Expert Rating

Guild Starfire I Bass Vintage Walnut

4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

$659

Electric Bass, Body style: Thinline Semi-Hollow with Mahogany center block, Body...

4.8 Expert Rating

Guild BT-240E Baritone

Baritone Acoustic Guitars

$593

Baritone Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Style: Baritone Jumbo, Top: Solid Sitka spruce,...

4.4 Expert Rating

Guild F-240E

Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

$494

Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Body shape: Jumbo, Top: Solid sitka spruce, Arched back and sides:...

4.5 Expert Rating

Jackson JS32 MAH Rhoads Natural

Heavy Guitars

$472

Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Amaranth, Fretboard...

4.8 Expert Rating

Jackson JS22Q-7 DKA Dinky JS TrBlBurst

ST Style Guitars

$323

Jackson JS22Q-7 DKA Dinky JS Tr. Bl. Burst, 7-String Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck:...

4.6 Expert Rating

Ibanez JGM10-BSN Jon Gomm

Signature Acoustic Guitars

$3,519

Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Jon Gomm Signature Model, Top: Aged solid Thermo Sitka...

4.4 Expert Rating

Vox VFS3 Mini Go Fußschalter

Switch Pedals

$83

Vox VFS3 Mini Go Footswutch, 3-Way Footswitch for the Mini Go series, Suitable for VOX Mini Go 10 and Mini Go 50,...

4.6 Expert Rating

Vox Mini Go 50

Modelling Guitar Combos

$307

Modelling Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, Modelling amp with 11 amp models, 8 Integrated effects,...

4.7 Expert Rating

Vox Mini Go 10

Modelling Guitar Combos

$215

Modelling Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, Modelling amp with 11 amp models, 8 Integrated effects,...

4.9 Expert Rating

Vox AC30 Sound Guitar Headphone

Electric Guitar Preamps

$105

Headphone Preamp for Electric Guitar, Dynamic, closed headphones with integrated...

4.4 Expert Rating

Vox Mini Go 3

Modelling Guitar Combos

$204

Modelling Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, Modelling amp with 11 amp models, 8 Integrated effects,...

4.6 Expert Rating

ESP KH-3 Spider

Single Cut Guitars

$5,719

Electric Guitar, Kirk Hammet (Metallica) signature model, 30th Anniversary Edition - Built by hand at...

4.7 Expert Rating

Jackson SLXM DX Soloist X Series SWH

ST Style Guitars

$714

Soloist Electric Guitar, X series, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple,...

4.4 Expert Rating

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH CM LH BK

Lefthanded Guitars

$1,154

Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.4 Expert Rating

Ibanez AF55L-TF

Lefthanded Guitars

$439

Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Body: Basswood, Set-in neck: Nyatoh, Fretboard: Walnut, Pearl Dot...

4.6 Expert Rating

Epiphone Casino LH VS

Lefthanded Guitars

$692

Electric Guitar, Design: Semi-acoustic, Body: Laminated maple, Neck attachment: Set-in, Neck:...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Larry Carlton S7 Vintage 3TS

Ernie Ball Volt

Alhambra 5P LH incl.Gig Bag

Alhambra 4P LH incl.Gig Bag

Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 TS

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 DRD

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS

Hughes&Kettner Spirit AmpMan Modern

Gold Tone AC 6+ Lefthand

Hughes&Kettner Spirit AmpMan Classic

Cascha Premium Mahogany Tenor Set BK

Cascha Premium Mahogany ConcertSet BK

Göldo Open Cover Single Coil Nickel

AER Compact 60 IV Oak Natural

Framus Devin Townsend Stormbender Bl

Universal Audio UAFX Astra Modulation Machine

Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station

Fender AM Acoustasonic Jazzmaster TU

ESP LTD JM-II Josh Middleton BSB

Sandberg California Supreme 35th BLB 5

Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 5

Fender Engine Room LVL8 Power Supply

Danelectro 66-12 Black

Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Haunted Moss

Wampler Ratsbane Overdrive/Distortion

Morley 20/20 Volume Plus

Morley 20/20 Power Wah Volume

Gold Tone GME-5 E-Mandoline

Zoom G6

Gretsch G5622T Elmtc CB DC Bgsby SPS

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT E B

Guild Starfire I Bass Vintage Walnut

Guild BT-240E Baritone

Guild F-240E

Jackson JS32 MAH Rhoads Natural

Jackson JS22Q-7 DKA Dinky JS TrBlBurst

Ibanez JGM10-BSN Jon Gomm

Vox VFS3 Mini Go Fußschalter

Vox Mini Go 50

Vox Mini Go 10

Vox AC30 Sound Guitar Headphone

Vox Mini Go 3

ESP KH-3 Spider

Jackson SLXM DX Soloist X Series SWH

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH CM LH BK

Ibanez AF55L-TF

Epiphone Casino LH VS

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