Basses

This should make you realize that if you're good at playing bass, you won't be out of work!

Often, it may be relegated to the role of "unnoticed", but it is certainly the engine of a musical piece. The electric bass is an instrument of fundamental importance in almost every musical genre and has replaced its colossal predecessor, the legendary double bass. The latter produces a sound an octave lower than the lowest sound of the bass, but its drawbacks include being bulky, and also, it's difficult to manage the volume due to the feedback produced by the resonance of its soundbox. In the 1930s, the first electric basses began to appear, but it was in the 1950s, a great period for the evolution of musical instruments, that a certain Leo Fender created what would later become the standard par excellence, the Fender Precision Bass (1951), whose current form took shape a few years later in '57. This instrument completely changed the history of modern music, opening infinite possibilities for bassists around the world. Think of how many effects can be connected and combined on an electric bass. Result: endless possibilities.

Over the years, the "pioneers" of the electric bass have brought visibility to this instrument, just think of John Myung of Dream Theater, Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, or Victor Wooten, but the list is very long!

Well, if you are looking for a 4-string electric bass, you will find a wide selection of the most prestigious brands, if you are looking for a 5-string electric bass, no problem! With us, you will find products from the best brands, but if you are looking for a 6-string electric bass? Don't worry, the same applies, just enter our online music instrument store! You will find the best affordable and professional basses, with 4,5, and 6 strings, brands like Warwick, Ibanez, Eko, SoundSation, and much more! Also, look out for very advantageous "bundle" offers for those looking for a complete electric bass kit, amplifier, and more, all in one purchase, click here!

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In our online store, there are many articles for bassists and we are sure that you will be able to satisfy your needs. Additionally, the world of the bass, as well as that of the guitar, is closely related to the universe of amplifiers, whether combo or head and cabinet, and to that of effects, consisting of multi-effects pedals, stompboxes, and the essential cables.

If you are a beginner and still not well-versed in technical specifications and terms, you can read some posts published on the blog dedicated to the world of bass such as: Ibanez Electric Basses or The best electric basses: price on 4 strings, 5 strings, and 6 strings.

The bass is a fascinating instrument because, along with the drums, it gives life to the main rhythmic section of a song, to its groove, thanks to which both the performances of singers and the solo evolutions of other instruments will definitely appear more interesting.

Some laypeople or very, but very inattentive listeners, often claim not to "hear" the sound of the bass, but you, who have decided to play it, "pay them no mind and pass them by"!

In any case, the function of the bass is to create solid lines that recall the harmony and rhythmic interplay with the drums and, also due to its frequencies, often the figure of the bassist does not seem to stand out as much as a guitarist, a wind instrument player, or even a pianist.

However, there are numerous examples of bassists who have also become real stars, such as: Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, etc. However, those who play know how precious and almost indispensable the contribution of the bassist is, and that it is often hard to find good ones.