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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Sandberg California II VM 4 MN OR HCA

4-String P-Basses

$2,694

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Scale: 864...

4.4 Expert Rating

Evh 5150 III 15W LBX-S Top

Tube Guitar Heads

$736

Tube Amp for Electric Guitar, 2 Channels: Clean (Green) / Full Burn (Red), Power: 15 watts...

4.5 Expert Rating

Charvel LTD SC 1 Henrik Danhage Relic

ST Style Guitars

$1,627

Charvel Henrik Danhage Limited Edition Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HS FR M White Relic, Electric Guitar, Henrik...

4.7 Expert Rating

Synergy Fryette Deliverance

Electric Guitar Preamps

$472

Module for Synergy System, All tube, Designed by Steven Fryette, 2 Channels, Full range of...

4.8 Expert Rating

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Duc Pearl WH

6-String Basses

$3,464

6-String Multiscale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple,...

4.3 Expert Rating

Gibson SG Modern TBF LH

Lefthanded Guitars

$2,419

Electric Guitar, Lefthanded model, Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla - Origin: India /...

4.5 Expert Rating

Xotic Super Buffer Bundle PS L RB

Guitar Effects

$183

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Xotic SP Compressor Bundle PS L RB

Compressor Pedals

$216

4.5 Expert Rating

Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion Met.Bl.Burst

ST Style Guitars

$197

Electric Guitar, 2/3 Scale, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple with graphite...

4.6 Expert Rating

Kala U-Bass Nomad 4 NT

Bass Ukuleles

$329

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4.7 Expert Rating

Baton Rouge X11S/BTE

Baritone Acoustic Guitars

$439

Baritone Steel String Guitar with Pickup, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Mahogany, Neck:...

4.7 Expert Rating

Flight TUS40 Space Soprano Ukulele

Soprano Ukuleles

$58

Soprano Ukulele, Top: Basswood, Arched back and sides: ABS, Neck: ABS, Fretboard...

4.9 Expert Rating

tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G RB

Distortion Pedals

$69

4.4 Expert Rating

tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G

Distortion Pedals

$67

4.5 Expert Rating

PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo PB

Semiacoustic Guitars

$1,209

Electric Guitar, Top: laminated, flamed maple, Back: laminated, flamed maple, Sides:...

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Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Set 8 WH

Pickups for 8-String Guitars

$351

Active pickup set for 8-string electric guitar, Tosin Abasi Signature Set, 2...

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MXR Script Dyna Bundle PS A1

Compressor Pedals

$182

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MXR Bass Chorus Bundle PS A1

Bass Pedals

$262

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MXR EVH Phase 90 Bundle PS A1

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$179

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MXR Fullbore Metal Bundle PS A1

Distortion Pedals

$158

4.8 Expert Rating

MXR Super Badass Bundle PS A1

Distortion Pedals

$160

4.4 Expert Rating

MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1

Bass Pedals

$190

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MXR Bass Comp Bundle PS A1

Compressor Pedals

$239

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MXR Bass Envelope Bundle PS A1

Bass Pedals

$213

4.8 Expert Rating

MXR Micro Amp M133 Bundle PS A1

Guitar Effects

$122

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MXR Dynacomp Bundle PS A1

Guitar Effects

$136

4.5 Expert Rating

MXR Carbon Copy Bundle PS A1

Delay/Echo Pedals

$205

4.6 Expert Rating

Marcus Miller M7 4st Fretless TBL 2nd Gen

Fretless Basses

$802

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Alder, Top: Flamed maple, Bolt-on neck:...

4.3 Expert Rating

Flight GUT350 SP/SAP Guitarlele

Alternative Design Ukuleles

$109

Guitarlele, Top: Spruce, Back and sides: Sapele, Neck: Okoume, Fretboard and bridge:...

4.4 Expert Rating

Flight DUC450 Mango Concert

Concert Ukuleles

$175

Concert Ukulele, Body: Mango, Neck: Okoume, Fretboard and bridge: Walnut, Nut and bridge...

4.6 Expert Rating

Ibanez TMB100-TFB Talman Bass

4-String Basses

$296

Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Jatoba, White dot fretboard...

4.7 Expert Rating

Electro Harmonix RH Big Muff Bundle PS A1

Distortion Pedals

$123

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Electro Harmonix GR Big Muff Bundle PS A1

Distortion Pedals

$120

4.6 Expert Rating

Electro Harmonix Nano Big Muff Bundle PS A1

Distortion Pedals

$103

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Mooer Ninety Orange Bundle PS K1

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$83

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Mooer Pure Boost Bundle PS K1 RB

Guitar Effects

$81

4.5 Expert Rating

Mooer Pure Boost Bundle PS K1

Guitar Effects

$79

4.7 Expert Rating

Mooer Yellow Comp Bundle PS K1 RB

Compressor Pedals

$88

4.8 Expert Rating

Timberline Guitars T60HGc-e Harp Guitar

Other Acoustic Guitars

$4,399

Harp Guitar with Pickups, Build: Auditorium, Body: Solid acacia, Back and...

4.4 Expert Rating

Timberline Guitars T30HGpc-e Harp Guitar

Other Acoustic Guitars

$4,179

Harp Guitar with Pickups, Parlor body design, Solid mahogany body, Solid...

4.5 Expert Rating

Fishman Fluence SSP Single Width

Single Coil Pickups

$109

Pickup for Electric Guitar, Single Coil, For ST-Style models, For neck position, Can...

4.7 Expert Rating

Evh 5150 III 50 W 6L6 Head Stealth

Tube Guitar Heads

$1,506

Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar, All tube, 3 Channels, Power: 50 watts, Tubes: 2x...

4.8 Expert Rating

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MO OW

5-String J-Basses

$3,959

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4.3 Expert Rating

Schecter Stiletto Stealth-4

4-String Heavy Basses

$802

Electric Bass, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Rosewood, Fretboard inlays:...

4.5 Expert Rating

Cort CM150B Black

Solid-State Bass Combos

$329

Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass, Power: 150 W RMS, Equipped with: 12" Speaker, 4-Band equaliser...

4.6 Expert Rating

Source Audio SA 270 - One Series EQ2

Equalizer Pedals

$329

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4.8 Expert Rating

Warwick Alien 6 NT FL

Fretless Acoustic Basses

$1,869

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4.7 Expert Rating

Warwick Alien 6 NT

6-String Acoustic Basses

$1,869

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4.9 Expert Rating

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Sandberg California II VM 4 MN OR HCA

Evh 5150 III 15W LBX-S Top

Charvel LTD SC 1 Henrik Danhage Relic

Synergy Fryette Deliverance

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Duc Pearl WH

Gibson SG Modern TBF LH

Xotic Super Buffer Bundle PS L RB

Xotic SP Compressor Bundle PS L RB

Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion Met.Bl.Burst

Kala U-Bass Nomad 4 NT

Baton Rouge X11S/BTE

Flight TUS40 Space Soprano Ukulele

tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G RB

tc electronic Dark Matter Bundle PS G

PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo PB

Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Set 8 WH

MXR Script Dyna Bundle PS A1

MXR Bass Chorus Bundle PS A1

MXR EVH Phase 90 Bundle PS A1

MXR Fullbore Metal Bundle PS A1

MXR Super Badass Bundle PS A1

MXR Bass Octave Bundle PS A1

MXR Bass Comp Bundle PS A1

MXR Bass Envelope Bundle PS A1

MXR Micro Amp M133 Bundle PS A1

MXR Dynacomp Bundle PS A1

MXR Carbon Copy Bundle PS A1

Marcus Miller M7 4st Fretless TBL 2nd Gen

Flight GUT350 SP/SAP Guitarlele

Flight DUC450 Mango Concert

Ibanez TMB100-TFB Talman Bass

Electro Harmonix RH Big Muff Bundle PS A1

Electro Harmonix GR Big Muff Bundle PS A1

Electro Harmonix Nano Big Muff Bundle PS A1

Mooer Ninety Orange Bundle PS K1

Mooer Pure Boost Bundle PS K1 RB

Mooer Pure Boost Bundle PS K1

Mooer Yellow Comp Bundle PS K1 RB

Timberline Guitars T60HGc-e Harp Guitar

Timberline Guitars T30HGpc-e Harp Guitar

Fishman Fluence SSP Single Width

Evh 5150 III 50 W 6L6 Head Stealth

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin MO OW

Schecter Stiletto Stealth-4

Cort CM150B Black

Source Audio SA 270 - One Series EQ2

Warwick Alien 6 NT FL

Warwick Alien 6 NT

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