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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Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Series

5-String Basses

$208

5-String Electric Bass, Alder body, Canadian maple neck, Bolt-on neck...

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Harley Benton B-450FL BK Progressive Series

Fretless Basses

$208

Fretless Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck made of Canadian maple,...

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Harley Benton B-450LH BK Progressive Series

4-String Lefthanded Basses

$197

Bass Guitar, Left hand model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck made of Canadian...

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Harley Benton B-450 White Progressive Serie

4-String Basses

$197

s, Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck made of Canadian maple, Neck...

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Thomann 33/5str 3/4 Europe Double Bass

5-String Double Basses

$2,519

Built Completely Out of Solid Wood 5-String Double Bass with Low B String,...

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Thomann 11/5str 3/4 Europe Double Bass

5-String Double Basses

$2,189

Thomann 11/5str 3/4 Europa Double Bass, 5-String Double Bass with Low B-string, Size: 3/4, With a laminated top and...

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Thomann 22 4/4 NA Europe Double Bass

Semi-Solid Double Basses

$2,079

Thomann 22 4/4 NA Europa Double Bass, Semi Solid Double Bass, Size: 4/4, Top: Solid spruce, Corrugated laminated maple...

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Thomann 22NA 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Semi-Solid Double Basses

$2,079

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

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Thomann 11NA 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Laminated Plywood Double Basses

$1,859

All acoustic double basses are individually adjusted and tuned in our workshop for your desired playing situation/style...

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Cordoba C12 Cedar

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$2,199

Classical Guitar, Size: 4/4, Top: Solid Canadian cedar, Lattice bracing, Back and sides: Solid...

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Mooer Echolizer

Delay/Echo Pedals

$72

Vintage Delay Effect Pedal, Warm vintage delay effect, Delay between 25 and 600 ms, Metal housing,...

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Harley Benton SC-1000LH SBK Progressive Line

Lefthanded Guitars

$219

Electric Guitar, Progressive line, Left-hand model, Mahogany body with...

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Harley Benton SC-1000 SBK Progressive Line

Single Cut Guitars

$219

Electric Guitar, Progressive Line, Okoume body with arched top, Glued-in...

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Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series

Heavy Guitars

$131

Electric Guitar, Rock Series, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...

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Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series

5-String Acoustic Basses

$197

5-String Acoustic Bass, Style: Super Jumbo with cutaway, Top: Spruce, Back...

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Strymon Mobius

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$484

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Modulation effect, 12 Selectable modulation types, 200 Presets,...

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Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 3

Bass Guitar Sets

$439

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Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 2

Bass Guitar Sets

$384

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Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 1

Bass Guitar Sets

$340

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Harley Benton R-10 BK Rock Series Bundle 3

Electric Guitar Sets

$361

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Harley Benton R-10 BK Rock Series Bundle 2

Electric Guitar Sets

$307

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Harley Benton R-10 BK Rock Series Bundle 1

Electric Guitar Sets

$264

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Harley Benton R-457 BK Bundle 3

Electric Guitar Sets

$362

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Harley Benton R-457 BK Bundle 2

Electric Guitar Sets

$307

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Harley Benton R-457 BK Bundle 1

Electric Guitar Sets

$263

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Harley Benton TE-40 TBK Bundle 3

Electric Guitar Sets

$373

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Harley Benton TE-40 TBK Bundle 2

Electric Guitar Sets

$318

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Harley Benton TE-40 TBK Bundle 1

Electric Guitar Sets

$277

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Harley Benton R-457 BK Progressiv Series

7 String Guitars

$164

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

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Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS

Jumbo Acoustic Guitars

$329

Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Jumbo with cutaway, Top: selected solid...

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Harley Benton HBZ-2005 Deluxe Series

5-String J-Basses

$373

5-String Electric Bass, Sides: Ovangkol, 7-Piece neck-thru-body: Mahogany / maple...

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Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series

4-String J-Basses

$329

Electric Bass, Deluxe Series, Sides: Ovangkol, Continuous 7-piece...

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Thomann 11 3/4 Europe Slim Line Bass

Laminated Plywood Double Basses

$1,859

All acoustic double basses are individually adjusted and tuned in our workshop for your desired playing situation/style...

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Stentor SR1950 Double Bass Stud.1/16

Child/Youth Double Basses

$2,034

Double Bass, Student 1/16 Bass, Top: Solid spruce, Laminated maple body, Stained...

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Thomann 33 1/2 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,815

Solid Wood Double Bass, Size: 1/2, With solid spruce top, Flat, solid maple back,...

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Thomann 33 1/4 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,859

Solid Double Bass, Size: 1/4, Top: Solid spruce, Flat back: Solid maple, Round...

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Thomann 33 1/8 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,419

Thomann 33 1/8 Europa Double Bass, Solid Wood Double Bass, Size: 1/8, With solid spruce top, Flat, solid maple back,...

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Thomann 22 1/2 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,815

Semi Solid Double Bass, Size: 1/2, Solid spruce top, Arched laminated maple back,...

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Thomann 22 1/4 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,749

Thomann 22 1/4 Europa Double Bass, Semi-Solid Double Bass, Size: 1/4, Top: Solid spruce, Arched back: Laminated maple,...

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Thomann 22 1/8 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,419

Thomann 22 1/8 Europa Double Bass, Semi Solid Double Bass, Size: 1/8, Solid spruce top, Arched laminated maple back,...

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Thomann 22 1/10 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,419

Semi Solid Double Bass, Size: 1/10, Top: solid spruce, Arched laminated maple back,...

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Thomann 11 1/8 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,309

Laminated Double Bass, Size: 1/8, Laminated top, Arched laminated maple back, Round...

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Thomann 11 1/10 Europe Double Bass

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,309

Thomann 11 1/10 Europa Double Bass, Laminated Double Bass, Size: 1/10, Laminated top, Arched laminated maple back,...

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Thomann 111TS 3/4 Double Bass

Laminated Plywood Double Basses

$934

Double Bass, Size: 3 / 4, Laminated basswood top, back and sides, Maple neck, Ebony...

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DiMarzio DM2002W PU Covers

Pickup Covers

$13

Covers for Pickups, Single Coil covers for "Twin Blade" models (Fast Track, Chopper...),...

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Seymour Duncan SH-55 B GCOV 4C

Humbucker Pickups

$204

Pickup for Electric Guitar, Humbucker, Seth Lover model, For the bridge position,...

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Seymour Duncan SH-55 N GCOV 4C

Humbucker Pickups

$208

Pickup for Electric Guitar, Humbucker, Seth Lover model, For the neck position, 4-Wire...

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Ibanez TCY10E-BK

Other Acoustic Guitars

$242

Ibanez TCY10E Acoustic Guitar Black, Acoustic Guitar, Top: Spruce, Body: Sapele, Neck: Okoume, Fingerboard, bridge and...

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Thomann 33/5str 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 11/5str 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 22 4/4 NA Europe Double Bass

Thomann 22NA 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 11NA 3/4 Europe Double Bass

Cordoba C12 Cedar

Mooer Echolizer

Harley Benton SC-1000LH SBK Progressive Line

Harley Benton SC-1000 SBK Progressive Line

Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series

Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series

Strymon Mobius

Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 3

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Harley Benton R-10 BK Rock Series Bundle 3

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Harley Benton R-457 BK Progressiv Series

Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS

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Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series

Thomann 11 3/4 Europe Slim Line Bass

Stentor SR1950 Double Bass Stud.1/16

Thomann 33 1/2 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 33 1/4 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 33 1/8 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 22 1/2 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 22 1/4 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 22 1/8 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 22 1/10 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 11 1/8 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 11 1/10 Europe Double Bass

Thomann 111TS 3/4 Double Bass

DiMarzio DM2002W PU Covers

Seymour Duncan SH-55 B GCOV 4C

Seymour Duncan SH-55 N GCOV 4C

Ibanez TCY10E-BK

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