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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Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Flames BK/V

Laminated Plywood Double Basses

$1,044

Rockabilly Double Bass, 3/4 Scale, The ideal bass for rock 'n' roll, blues,...

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Thomann 44A 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Solid Double Basses

$2,739

Thomann 44A 3/4 Europa Double Bass, Double Bass, Size: 3/4, With solid spruce top and arched solid maple back, Antique...

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Thomann 33AS 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Solid Double Basses

$2,189

Thomann 33AS 3/4 Europa Double Bass, Solid 3/4 Double Bass, With solid spruce top and flat solid maple back, Round...

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Thomann 22AS 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Semi-Solid Double Basses

$1,969

Double Bass, Size: 3/4, Top: Solid spruce, Arched laminated maple back, Round...

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Thomann 11AS 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Laminated Plywood Double Basses

$1,749

Size: 3/4, Laminated top, Arched laminated maple back, Round ebony fingerboard...

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-28VE WN

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$428

Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Auditorium design, Dovetail construction, Solid...

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Harley Benton B-650FL BK Progressive Series

Fretless Basses

$219

6-String Fretless Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Canadian...

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Harley Benton R-458BK MultiScale

8 String Guitars

$219

8-String Electric Guitar, Progressive Series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on maple neck,...

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Harley Benton R-457BK MultiScale

7 String Guitars

$208

7-String Electric Guitar, Body: Lime, Bolted neck: Maple, Fretboard: Blackwood, Neck...

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Natural

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$142

Classical Guitar with Pickup, Style: Roundback with cutaway, Top: Spruce, Body:...

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Blue

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$142

Roundback Guitar, With nylon strings, Design: Roundback with cutaway, Top: Spruce,...

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Harley Benton MB-20BK Rock Series

Heavy Guitars

$131

Electric Guitar, Rock Series, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple,...

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Harley Benton PJ-74 VW Vintage Series

4-String P-Basses

$197

Electric Bass, Vintage Series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple with...

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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 1/2

Child/Youth Double Basses

$3,289

Double Bass 1/2, In the shape of a viola da gamba, Veneered spruce...

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Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 3/4

Laminated Plywood Double Basses

$3,454

Double Bass 3/4, In the shape of a viola da gamba, Veneered spruce...

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$142

Harley Benton HBO 850 Blue, Steel String Guitar with Pickup, Build: Roundback with cutaway, Spruce top, Body: ABS Super...

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Harley Benton CST-24T Ocean Flame

ST Style Guitars

$307

Electric Guitar, Deluxe Series, Body: Meranti, Arched top: flamed maple, Set-in...

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Ibanez PSM10-BKPaul Stanley Sign.

Heavy Guitars

$362

Ibanez PSM10-BK Paul Stanley Sign., Electric Guitar, Paul Stanley (Kiss) Signature Model, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple,...

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Source Audio Toolbox Tap Tempo Switch

Switch Pedals

$54

External Tap Tempo Switch, Controls the LFO in Source Audio One Series...

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Duke Two Tone DBG Double Bass 3/4

Laminated Plywood Double Basses

$4,169

Double Bass, Size: 3/4, Gamba form, Laminated top, back and sides, Neck: Maple,...

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Harley Benton GuitarBass VS Vintage Series

Basses

$241

6-String Bass/Baritone Guitar, Vintage Series, Tuning: EADGBE - one octave...

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Harley Benton CST-24T Emerald Flame

ST Style Guitars

$307

Electric Guitar, Deluxe Series, Body: Meranti, Top: flamed maple, Set-in neck:...

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Harley Benton SC-450 P90GT Classic Bundle 3

Electric Guitar Sets

$274

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Harley Benton SC-1000 SBK Bundle 1

Electric Guitar Sets

$329

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Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series Bundle 4

Electric Guitar Sets

$259

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Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Sp. Bridge BK

Humbucker Pickups

$171

Pickup for Electric Guitar, For the bridge position, Medium output, Alnico...

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Deering Tony Trischka Silver Clipper

Banjos

$5,939

5-String Banjo, Resonator: Quilted maple, high-gloss honey colour, Resonator...

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Harley Benton Baritone-7 SBK

Baritone Guitars

$274

Progressive Series, 7-String Baritone Electric Guitar, Arched body: Poplar, 3-Piece...

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Harley Benton ST-57DG Black Tribute

ST Style Guitars

$208

Harley Benton ST-57DG Black, Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Satin bolt-on neck: canadian maple with Stained Nyatoh Skunk...

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Harley Benton Extreme-76LH BK

Lefthanded Guitars

$164

Electric Guitar, Lleft-handed model, Body: Okoume, Set-in neck: Okoume, Fingerboard:...

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Dunlop John Petrucci Cry Baby Wah

Wah Pedals

$296

Wah wah pedal, Based on John Petrucci's 'Cry Baby Rack' Wah settings, Metal case...

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Harley Benton TE-52 NA LH Vintage Series

Lefthanded Guitars

$175

Electric Guitar, Left-hand model, Body: american ash, Bolt-on neck: Vintage...

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Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Set Nickel

Humbucker Pickups

$615

Humbucker Set, ANT-HN at the neck and ANT-HB at the bridge, Medium...

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Harley Benton TE-90QM LH Trans Red

Lefthanded Guitars

$241

Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Chambered body: Nyatoh, Top: flamed maple,...

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Harley Benton ST-70 Black Paisley

ST Style Guitars

$197

Electric Guitar, Deluxe Series, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard:...

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Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley

T Style Guitars

$197

Electric Guitar, Deluxe series, Body: Basswood, Neck: Maple, bolt-on, Neck profile:...

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Harley Benton CST-24T Paradise Flame Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$461

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Harley Benton CST-24 BK Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$439

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Harley Benton HB-35 BK Vintage Series Bundle

Electric Guitar Sets

$428

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Harley Benton HB-35 BK Vintage Series Bundle

Semiacoustic Guitars

$373

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Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series Bundle

Semiacoustic Guitars

$417

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Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series Bundle

Semiacoustic Guitars

$373

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Harley Benton HB-35 VB Vintage Series Bundle

Semiacoustic Guitars

$428

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Harley Benton HB-35 VB Vintage Series Bundle

Semiacoustic Guitars

$373

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Harley Benton SC-450 P90 GT Classic S w/Bag

Single Cut Guitars

$186

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Harley Benton SC-450 P90 GT Classic S Bundle

Single Cut Guitars

$351

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Harley Benton SC-450 P90 GT Classic S Bundle

Single Cut Guitars

$318

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Harley Benton SC-400 SBK Vintage Seri Bundle

Single Cut Guitars

$285

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Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Flames BK/V

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Thomann 11AS 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-28VE WN

Harley Benton B-650FL BK Progressive Series

Harley Benton R-458BK MultiScale

Harley Benton R-457BK MultiScale

Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Natural

Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Blue

Harley Benton MB-20BK Rock Series

Harley Benton PJ-74 VW Vintage Series

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 1/2

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 3/4

Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue

Harley Benton CST-24T Ocean Flame

Ibanez PSM10-BKPaul Stanley Sign.

Source Audio Toolbox Tap Tempo Switch

Duke Two Tone DBG Double Bass 3/4

Harley Benton GuitarBass VS Vintage Series

Harley Benton CST-24T Emerald Flame

Harley Benton SC-450 P90GT Classic Bundle 3

Harley Benton SC-1000 SBK Bundle 1

Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series Bundle 4

Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Sp. Bridge BK

Deering Tony Trischka Silver Clipper

Harley Benton Baritone-7 SBK

Harley Benton ST-57DG Black Tribute

Harley Benton Extreme-76LH BK

Dunlop John Petrucci Cry Baby Wah

Harley Benton TE-52 NA LH Vintage Series

Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker Set Nickel

Harley Benton TE-90QM LH Trans Red

Harley Benton ST-70 Black Paisley

Harley Benton TE-70 Black Paisley

Harley Benton CST-24T Paradise Flame Bundle

Harley Benton CST-24 BK Bundle

Harley Benton HB-35 BK Vintage Series Bundle

Harley Benton HB-35 BK Vintage Series Bundle

Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series Bundle

Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series Bundle

Harley Benton HB-35 VB Vintage Series Bundle

Harley Benton HB-35 VB Vintage Series Bundle

Harley Benton SC-450 P90 GT Classic S w/Bag

Harley Benton SC-450 P90 GT Classic S Bundle

Harley Benton SC-450 P90 GT Classic S Bundle

Harley Benton SC-400 SBK Vintage Seri Bundle

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