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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Ibanez SR305EB-WNF

5-String Basses

$483

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard: Jatoba,...

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Ortega RMA30-WB LH

Mandolins

$241

Mandolin, Left-handed model, Type: A-style, Top: Spruce, Back and sides: Maple, Neck: Maple,...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Ibanez SR300EB-WNF

4-String Basses

$406

Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard: Jatoba, White dot...

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Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TSB

Bass Ukuleles

$347

Electric Bass Ukulele, Body: Okoume, Top: Flamed maple, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Ibanez SR305E-DOT

5-String Basses

$483

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard: Jatoba, White...

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Ibanez SR300E-DOT

4-String Basses

$406

Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard: Jatoba, White dot...

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Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB LH

4-String Lefthanded Basses

$351

Electric Bass Ukulele, Left-handed model, Body: Okoume, Top: Flamed maple, Neck:...

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Ibanez SR305EDX-WZM

5-String Basses

$582

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard: Jatoba,...

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Ibanez SR300EDX-WZM

4-String Basses

$516

Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard: Jatoba, White dot...

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Ibanez SR405EQM-SCB

5-String Basses

$703

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut,...

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Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB

Bass Ukuleles

$329

Electric Bass Ukulele, Body: Okoume, Top: Flamed maple, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...

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Ibanez SR400EQM-SCB

4-String Basses

$637

Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard:...

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Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature

5-String Acoustic Basses

$769

5-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Ken Taylor Signature Model, Top: Solid spruce,...

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Ibanez SRD905-CTL

5-String Basses

$1,319

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Top: Exotic maple, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut,...

4.3 Expert Rating

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Ortega KTSM2-4 Ken Taylor Signature

4-String Acoustic Basses

$747

Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Ken Taylor Signature Model, Top: Solid spruce, Back and...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Ortega KT-WALKER-V3 Ken Taylor Sign.

4-String Acoustic Basses

$637

Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sids: Flamed maple, Neck:...

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Ibanez SRD900-CTL

4-String Basses

$1,154

Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Top: Exotic maple, Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard:...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Drumport StompTech Converter Player 2 in 1

Stomp/Drum Boxes

$468

Converter, Combines the functions of the Stompbox Converter and the Auto...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Ibanez AZ2203NT-DBF Prestige

ST Style Guitars

$2,419

Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Mother...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Marshall DSL Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Sound of the iconic DSL in a compact pedal...

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Marshall JCM900 Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Sound of the iconic JCM900 in a compact pedal...

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Marshall JCM800 Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Sound of the iconic JCM800 in a compact pedal...

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Marshall 1959 Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Sound of the iconic 1959 Super Lead in a...

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Kramer Guitars Focus Electric Player Pack Red

Electric Guitar Sets

$263

Electric Guitar Set

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Ibanez AZ2204NW-VR Prestige

ST Style Guitars

$2,309

Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...

4.3 Expert Rating

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Ortega NEO-U-TGB-L

Tenor Ukuleles

$252

Tenor Ukulele with Pickup, Left-handed model, With cutaway, Body: Solid Okoume, Top: Flamed maple,...

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Ortega NEO-U-TSB

Tenor Ukuleles

$263

Tenor Ukulele with Pickup, With cutaway, Body: Solid Okoume, Top: Flamed maple, Neck: Maple, Binding:...

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Kramer Guitars Nite-V Plus Alpine White

Heavy Guitars

$549

Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...

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Ortega RTPS-U-SBK-L

Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

$263

Tenor Ukulele with Pickup, With cutaway, Body: Solid Okoume, Top: Acacia, Flamed maple binding,...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Ortega RTPS-U-SBK

Tenor Ukuleles

$263

Tenor Ukulele with Pickup, With cutaway, Body: Solid Okoume, Top: Acacia, Flamed maple binding,...

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Ortega RTPS-U-NAT

Tenor Ukuleles

$241

Tenor Ukulele with Pickup, With cutaway, Body: Solid Okoume, Top: Acacia, Flamed maple binding,...

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Bare Knuckle Painkiller Humbucker Bridge BK

Humbucker Pickups

$219

Pickup for Electric Guitar, Hand-wound humbucker, Bridge position,...

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Ortega RTPX-U-ACA

Tenor Ukuleles

$285

Tenor Ukulele with Pickup, With cutaway, Body: Solid Okoume, Top: Acacia, Flamed maple binding,...

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Ortega RTPX-U-FMA

Tenor Ukuleles

$274

Tenor Ukulele with Pickup, With cutaway, Body: Solid Okoume, Top: Acacia, Flamed maple binding,...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Ibanez AZ2402-AGM Prestige

ST Style Guitars

$2,309

Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on necl: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted maple, Neck...

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Kramer Guitars Disciple D-1 Bass TC Purple

4-String Basses

$626

Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Asymmetrical neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...

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Ortega Tour Player FMA Blue LH

Lefthanded Classical Guitars

$549

Classical Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Size: 4/4, Back and sides: Solid...

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Ortega Tour Player ACA Burst LH

Lefthanded Classical Guitars

$527

Classical Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Size: 4/4, Back and sides: Solid...

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Taylor 212ce-N Plus

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$1,418

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

4.3 Expert Rating

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Ortega Grandsuite-CE

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$791

Classical Guitar with Pickup, Size: 4/4, With cutaway, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Flamed...

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Ortega Grandsuite

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$714

Classical Guitar, Size: 4/4, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Flamed maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...

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Meinl Ultimate Percussion Sample Box

Stomp/Drum Boxes

$204

Sample Box, Converts the input signal into percussion sound effects, Stomp box or...

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Meinl Ultimate Percussion Stomp Box

Stomp/Drum Boxes

$138

Electronic Stomp Box, Generates beats by tapping your foot, Input and output: 6.3...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Meinl The Ultimate Kick Stomp Box

Stomp/Drum Boxes

$138

Electronic Stomp Box, Generates beats by tapping your foot, Input and output: 6.3 mm...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Taylor 112ce-N

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$919

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

4.7 Expert Rating

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Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle

ST Style Guitars

$989

Electric Guitar, Original series, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

4.8 Expert Rating

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PRS Custom 24 Piezo Charcoal Burst

ST Style Guitars

$6,764

Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Flamed maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...

4.5 Expert Rating

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PRS Custom 24 Piezo Cobalt SB

ST Style Guitars

$6,764

Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Flamed maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Ibanez SR305EB-WNF

Ortega RMA30-WB LH

Ibanez SR300EB-WNF

Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TSB

Ibanez SR305E-DOT

Ibanez SR300E-DOT

Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB LH

Ibanez SR305EDX-WZM

Ibanez SR300EDX-WZM

Ibanez SR405EQM-SCB

Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB

Ibanez SR400EQM-SCB

Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature

Ibanez SRD905-CTL

Ortega KTSM2-4 Ken Taylor Signature

Ortega KT-WALKER-V3 Ken Taylor Sign.

Ibanez SRD900-CTL

Drumport StompTech Converter Player 2 in 1

Ibanez AZ2203NT-DBF Prestige

Marshall DSL Distortion

Marshall JCM900 Distortion

Marshall JCM800 Distortion

Marshall 1959 Distortion

Kramer Guitars Focus Electric Player Pack Red

Ibanez AZ2204NW-VR Prestige

Ortega NEO-U-TGB-L

Ortega NEO-U-TSB

Kramer Guitars Nite-V Plus Alpine White

Ortega RTPS-U-SBK-L

Ortega RTPS-U-SBK

Ortega RTPS-U-NAT

Bare Knuckle Painkiller Humbucker Bridge BK

Ortega RTPX-U-ACA

Ortega RTPX-U-FMA

Ibanez AZ2402-AGM Prestige

Kramer Guitars Disciple D-1 Bass TC Purple

Ortega Tour Player FMA Blue LH

Ortega Tour Player ACA Burst LH

Taylor 212ce-N Plus

Ortega Grandsuite-CE

Ortega Grandsuite

Meinl Ultimate Percussion Sample Box

Meinl Ultimate Percussion Stomp Box

Meinl The Ultimate Kick Stomp Box

Taylor 112ce-N

Kramer Guitars Hot Rod Baretta Blue Sparkle

PRS Custom 24 Piezo Charcoal Burst

PRS Custom 24 Piezo Cobalt SB

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