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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Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickg. TexMex SSS

Single Coil Pickups

$164

Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickguard Tex-Mex, Prewired Stratocaster pickguard, 3 Tex-Mex single coils, Polysol-coated magnetic...

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Karl Höfner H5/7-B3/4 Orchestra Bass 3/4

Solid Double Basses

$7,953

Solid Orchestral Double Bass, Size: 3/4, Scale: 103-104 cm, Solid spruce...

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Harley Benton Fusion-T HH EB BK

T Style Guitars

$384

Electric Guitar, Ergonomically designed body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple,...

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Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted FNT

T Style Guitars

$439

Electric Guitar, Ergonomically shaped body, Body: Nyatoh (Palaquium spp), Top:...

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Kala Baritone Ukulele with Cutaway

Baritone Ukuleles

$604

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Fender Smolder Acoustic OD

Distortion Pedals

$158

Effects Pedal for Acoustic Guitar, Analog overdrive designed to tame hard high-end...

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Harley Benton SC-Junior Vintage Sunbu w/Bag

Single Cut Guitars

$263

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Harley Benton DC-Junior TV Yellow w/Bag

Double Cut Guitars

$263

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Squier CV 60s Strat CAR

ST Style Guitars

$433

Electric Guitar, Body: Nato, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Indian laurel, Pearloid dot...

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Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4EB Creme Bundle

4-String P-Basses

$450

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Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-5EB Lake Bl w/Bag

5-String J-Basses

$402

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Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-5MN Natural w/Bag

5-String J-Basses

$395

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Fishman Loudbox Performer w. Bluetooth

Acoustic Guitar Amps

$829

Acoustic Amplifier with Bluetooth, Accompaniment music can be played from a...

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Gibson SG ´61 Standard VC LH

Lefthanded Guitars

$2,089

Left-Hand Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Neck: Mahogany...

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Harley Benton RB-414CS Classic Series

4-String Basses

$252

Electric Bass, Classic series, Body: Okoume, Glued-in neck: Okoume, Fingerboard:...

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Harley Benton RB-414LH BK Classic Series

4-String Lefthanded Basses

$252

Electric Bass, Lefthand / lefthand model, Classic Series, Type: Semi-hollow,...

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Harley Benton RB-414BK Classic Series

4-String Basses

$252

Electric Bass, Classic Series, Body: Okoume, Set-in neck: Okoume, Fingerboard:...

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Fishman Loudbox Mini with Bluetooth

Acoustic Guitar Amps

$380

Acoustic Amplifier, Now with wireless bluetooth connection, Channels: 2, Power: 60...

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E SB

12-String Acoustic Guitars

$329

12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Jumbo, Solid top made of selected...

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Seymour Duncan TB-14 Custom 5 White

Humbucker Pickups

$144

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Harley Benton DC-Junior TV Yellow

Double Cut Guitars

$241

Electric Guitar, a.k.a. "The Dirty Mustard DC", Body: Nyatoh, Set-in neck: Nyatoh,...

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Harley Benton SC-Junior Vintage Sunburst

Single Cut Guitars

$241

Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Set-in mahogany neck, Fretboard: Amaranth,...

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Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QBB

8 String Guitars

$439

2020 DLX, 8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top veneer: quilted maple,...

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Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QEB

8 String Guitars

$439

8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top veneer: quilted maple, 5-Piece...

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Harley Benton MultiScale-7 BBB

7 String Guitars

$329

Harley Benton Multi-Scale-7 BBB 2020 DLX, 7-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top veneer: Burl maple,...

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Harley Benton R-457 Active SBK

7 String Guitars

$208

7-String Electric Guitar, Progressive Series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

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Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE VS SolidWood

Other Acoustic Guitars

$384

Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE VS Solid Wood, Solid Wood Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Design: Grand auditorium with...

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Viscount Volume Pedal

Volume/Expression Pedals

$76

Volume Pedal, For Cantorum keyboards

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Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 LPB 2nd Gen

5-String J-Basses

$649

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, One-piece neck: Maple, Fretboard: Ebony,...

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Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 BUR 2nd Gen

5-String J-Basses

$604

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, One-piece neck: Maple, Fretboard: Ebony,...

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Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 BUR 2nd Gen

4-String J-Basses

$571

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, One-piece neck: Maple, Fretboard: Ebony, Neck...

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Gibson LP Junior 58 Doublecut TVY VOS

Double Cut Guitars

$4,399

Electric Guitar, Model: Les Paul 1958 Custom Shop, Body: mahogany (Swietenia...

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Squier CV 70s Jazz Bass V MN BLK

5-String J-Basses

$482

5-String Electric Bass, Classic Vibe series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

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Harley Benton S-620 TB Rock Series

ST Style Guitars

$186

Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Arched top: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

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Jackson RRX24 Red wBlack Bevels

Heavy Guitars

$835

Electric Guitar, X Series, Body: Poplar, Neck-thru-body: Maple with graphite...

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande

Solid Double Basses

$6,369

Double Bass, Size: 3/4, Double bass made completely of solid wood in violin...

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Warwick RockBass Streamer 5 FL NBT

Fretless Basses

$934

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Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 OBT

4-String Basses

$868

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Harley Benton DB02-CB Electric Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$681

Electric Double Bass, Scale: 105 cm, Height-adjustable bridge, Traditional...

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Harley Benton DB02-SB Electric Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$681

Electric Double Bass, Body made of Paulownia, Fingerboard made of birch...

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Harley Benton DB02-BK Electric Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$681

Electric Double Bass, Body made of Paulownia, Fingerboard made of birch...

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Harley Benton DB01-CB Electric Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$637

Electric Double Bass, Body made of Paulownia, Fingerboard made of birch...

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Harley Benton DB01-SB Electric Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$604

Electric Double Bass, Body made of Paulownia, Fingerboard made of birch...

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Harley Benton DB01-BK Electric Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$637

Electric Double Bass, Body made of Paulownia, Fingerboard made of birch...

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Seymour Duncan Red Devil B Parchment

Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size

$169

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Warwick RB Corvette Basic 6 SBHP

6-String Basses

$1,154

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Schatten Design HFN Player passiv

Tranducers

$175

Pickup for Western Guitar, Installation directly on the top below the bridge,...

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Marcus Miller M2 5 TBL 2nd Gen

5-String Basses

$472

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany (Swietenia), Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple, Neck...

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Fender Pre-Wired ST Pickg. TexMex SSS

Karl Höfner H5/7-B3/4 Orchestra Bass 3/4

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH EB BK

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted FNT

Kala Baritone Ukulele with Cutaway

Fender Smolder Acoustic OD

Harley Benton SC-Junior Vintage Sunbu w/Bag

Harley Benton DC-Junior TV Yellow w/Bag

Squier CV 60s Strat CAR

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4EB Creme Bundle

Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-5EB Lake Bl w/Bag

Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-5MN Natural w/Bag

Fishman Loudbox Performer w. Bluetooth

Gibson SG ´61 Standard VC LH

Harley Benton RB-414CS Classic Series

Harley Benton RB-414LH BK Classic Series

Harley Benton RB-414BK Classic Series

Fishman Loudbox Mini with Bluetooth

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E SB

Seymour Duncan TB-14 Custom 5 White

Harley Benton DC-Junior TV Yellow

Harley Benton SC-Junior Vintage Sunburst

Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QBB

Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QEB

Harley Benton MultiScale-7 BBB

Harley Benton R-457 Active SBK

Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE VS SolidWood

Viscount Volume Pedal

Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 LPB 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 BUR 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 BUR 2nd Gen

Gibson LP Junior 58 Doublecut TVY VOS

Squier CV 70s Jazz Bass V MN BLK

Harley Benton S-620 TB Rock Series

Jackson RRX24 Red wBlack Bevels

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande

Warwick RockBass Streamer 5 FL NBT

Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 OBT

Harley Benton DB02-CB Electric Double Bass

Harley Benton DB02-SB Electric Double Bass

Harley Benton DB02-BK Electric Double Bass

Harley Benton DB01-CB Electric Double Bass

Harley Benton DB01-SB Electric Double Bass

Harley Benton DB01-BK Electric Double Bass

Seymour Duncan Red Devil B Parchment

Warwick RB Corvette Basic 6 SBHP

Schatten Design HFN Player passiv

Marcus Miller M2 5 TBL 2nd Gen

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