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.

Basses - Browse 15,975 Musical Instruments - Page 276

Cort Earth Mini

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$195

Steel-String Guitar, Dreadnought body in 3/4 size, Top: Solid Spruce, Back and sides: Mahogany, Set-in...

4.5 Expert Rating

Harley Benton DB02-LH/SB Elec. Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$714

Electric Double Bass, Lefthand / left-handed model, Paulownia body,...

4.7 Expert Rating

Harley Benton DB02-LH/BK Elec. Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$714

Electric Double Bass, Left-handed model, Fingerboard: Birch, Body:...

4.8 Expert Rating

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Lefthand Black

Lefthanded Guitars

$855

Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Standard Series, Chambered mahogany body,...

4.6 Expert Rating

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue

Double Cut Guitars

$752

Electric Guitar, Standard series, Chambered mahogany body, Maple top, Glued-in 3-piece...

4.8 Expert Rating

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Black

Double Cut Guitars

$790

Electric Guitar, Standard series, Chambered mahogany body, Maple top, Glued-in 3-piece...

4.3 Expert Rating

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Flash Green

Double Cut Guitars

$774

Electric Guitar, Standard Series, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Set-in 3-piece mahogany...

4.5 Expert Rating

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Black

Double Cut Guitars

$859

Electric Guitar, Standard series, Chambered mahogany body, Maple top, Glued-on 3-strip...

4.6 Expert Rating

Harley Benton Santos Series C-40SCE N Bundle

Electric Guitar Sets

$362

4.4 Expert Rating

Harley Benton Santos Series C-40SCE N w/Bag

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$263

4.6 Expert Rating

Takamine GN93CE-NAT w/Bag

Other Acoustic Guitars

$734

4.7 Expert Rating

Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag

Other Acoustic Guitars

$614

4.9 Expert Rating

Takamine GC5CE Natural w/Bag

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$494

4.6 Expert Rating

Harley Benton CLJ-503CE WN w/Bag

Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

$318

4.7 Expert Rating

Fender 68 Tele Pink Paisley NOS

T Style Guitars

$6,049

Electric Guitar, Custom Shop Model, Selected alder body, Rift sawn maple neck, Round...

4.9 Expert Rating

Squier CV 70s Strat HSS MN BLK Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$474

4.4 Expert Rating

Squier CV 70s Strat HSS MN BLK Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$460

4.5 Expert Rating

Squier CV 70s Jaguar LRL SFG Bundle

Alternative Design Guitars

$464

4.7 Expert Rating

Squier CV 70s Jaguar LRL SFG Bundle

Alternative Design Guitars

$450

4.8 Expert Rating

Squier CV 50s Strat MN WHB Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$464

4.4 Expert Rating

Squier CV 50s Strat MN WHB Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$450

4.5 Expert Rating

Squier CV 60s Custom Tele 3-SB Bundle

T Style Guitars

$483

4.8 Expert Rating

Squier CV 60s Custom Tele 3-SB Bundle

T Style Guitars

$472

4.3 Expert Rating

Squier Affinity Strat MN OW Bundle

Electric Guitar Sets

$355

4.5 Expert Rating

Squier Affinity Strat MN OW Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$285

4.6 Expert Rating

Squier Affinity Strat MN OW Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$283

4.8 Expert Rating

Solar Guitars A2.6AG

ST Style Guitars

$879

Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Ebony, Neck profile: C, PPS nut, Nut...

4.6 Expert Rating

Harley Benton ST-20HH Active LH SBK

Lefthanded Guitars

$164

Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on maple neck, Roseacer...

4.7 Expert Rating

Harley Benton CG-400CE Thinline BK w/Bag

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$131

4.9 Expert Rating

Solar Guitars A2.6FRPN Canibalismo

ST Style Guitars

$989

Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Maple, Neck profile: C, Fretboard: Ebony,...

4.4 Expert Rating

Solar Guitars A1.8AAN

8 String Guitars

$1,869

8-String Guitar, Alder body, Maple neck, Ebony fretboard, 24 Stainless steel frets, Nut width:...

4.6 Expert Rating

Solar Guitars A1.7AAN

7 String Guitars

$1,759

7-String Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck-thru-body: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Neck profile:...

4.7 Expert Rating

Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard S 800 G

MIDI, Digital & Modelling Guitars

$428

Electric Guitar With Built-in GTRS system, Combines a classic electric guitar with...

4.9 Expert Rating

Tone City Summer Orange - Phaser

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$61

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Phaser, Classic four-stage phaser with MOSFET...

4.8 Expert Rating

Harley Benton B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass Bundle

Fretless Acoustic Basses

$226

4.8 Expert Rating

Harley Benton B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass w/Bag

Fretless Acoustic Basses

$215

4.4 Expert Rating

Harley Benton B-30BK Acoustic Bass Bundle

4-String Acoustic Basses

$248

4.5 Expert Rating

Harley Benton B-30BK Acoustic Bass Bundle

4-String Acoustic Basses

$205

4.6 Expert Rating

Harley Benton B-30BK Acoustic Bass w/Bag

4-String Acoustic Basses

$193

4.8 Expert Rating

Harley Benton BigTone Trem White w/Case

Jazz Guitars

$461

4.3 Expert Rating

Larry Carlton H7V BK

Semiacoustic Guitars

$758

Electric Guitar, Construction: Semi-Hollowbody, Maple body, Maple top, Glued-in mahogany neck,...

4.5 Expert Rating

Larry Carlton T3 SNB

T Style Guitars

$378

Electric Guitar, Mahogany body, Bolt-on maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Fingerboard inlays:...

4.6 Expert Rating

Harley Benton JB-75 SB Vintage Series w/Bag

4-String J-Basses

$208

4.4 Expert Rating

Gretsch G5700 Elmtc. Lap Steel VWH

Lap Steel Guitars

$494

Lapsteel Electric Guitar, Electromatic Series, Mahogany body, Plastic fingerboard,...

4.6 Expert Rating

Sadowsky Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassar

Premium Basses

$6,269

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

4.7 Expert Rating

Lakewood A-36 CP Crossover

Other Classical Guitars

$2,749

2024, Classical Guitar with Pickup, Size: 4/4, Style: Auditorium with cutaway, Back and...

4.9 Expert Rating

Jackson Warrior WRX24 Satin Black

Heavy Guitars

$769

Electric Guitar, Poplar body, Maple neck, Laurel fretboard, Pearloid Sharkfin...

4.4 Expert Rating

Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

Single Cut Guitars

$1,737

Electric Guitar, Body: Swamp ash, Neck-through-body neck: Maple/walnut/padauk,...

4.7 Expert Rating

Shop Basses 2026

Cort Earth Mini

Harley Benton DB02-LH/SB Elec. Double Bass

Harley Benton DB02-LH/BK Elec. Double Bass

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Lefthand Black

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Black

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Flash Green

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Black

Harley Benton Santos Series C-40SCE N Bundle

Harley Benton Santos Series C-40SCE N w/Bag

Takamine GN93CE-NAT w/Bag

Takamine GN71CE-NAT w/Bag

Takamine GC5CE Natural w/Bag

Harley Benton CLJ-503CE WN w/Bag

Fender 68 Tele Pink Paisley NOS

Squier CV 70s Strat HSS MN BLK Bundle

Squier CV 70s Strat HSS MN BLK Bundle

Squier CV 70s Jaguar LRL SFG Bundle

Squier CV 70s Jaguar LRL SFG Bundle

Squier CV 50s Strat MN WHB Bundle

Squier CV 50s Strat MN WHB Bundle

Squier CV 60s Custom Tele 3-SB Bundle

Squier CV 60s Custom Tele 3-SB Bundle

Squier Affinity Strat MN OW Bundle

Squier Affinity Strat MN OW Bundle

Squier Affinity Strat MN OW Bundle

Solar Guitars A2.6AG

Harley Benton ST-20HH Active LH SBK

Harley Benton CG-400CE Thinline BK w/Bag

Solar Guitars A2.6FRPN Canibalismo

Solar Guitars A1.8AAN

Solar Guitars A1.7AAN

Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard S 800 G

Tone City Summer Orange - Phaser

Harley Benton B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass Bundle

Harley Benton B-35BK-FL Acoustic Bass w/Bag

Harley Benton B-30BK Acoustic Bass Bundle

Harley Benton B-30BK Acoustic Bass Bundle

Harley Benton B-30BK Acoustic Bass w/Bag

Harley Benton BigTone Trem White w/Case

Larry Carlton H7V BK

Larry Carlton T3 SNB

Harley Benton JB-75 SB Vintage Series w/Bag

Gretsch G5700 Elmtc. Lap Steel VWH

Sadowsky Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassar

Lakewood A-36 CP Crossover

Jackson Warrior WRX24 Satin Black

Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Functional Cookies

Marketing Cookies