Bass

Price: The price of a bass guitar can range wildly — from under $150 to $1,500 or higher. When choosing a bass guitar, keep your… Read More »How Much Does A Good Bass Cost?

The standard size bass for adults is ¾. 7/8 and 4/4 size basses are made, but less commonly used. Bass Sizing & Bow Options. Bass… Read More »How Tall Do You Have To Be To Play A Full Size Bass?

As you might expect, 3/4-size bass scales are roughly the size of a regular-sized bass, with a scale length of approximately 28.5″ and a weight… Read More »What Size Is A 3/4 Bass Guitar?

Yes, you can certainly make a set of long scale strings work on a shorter scale length bass but you definitely need to choose your… Read More »Can I Put Long Scale Strings On A Short Scale Bass?

There are five simple bass guitar scales every bassist needs to know: Major Natural, Major Pentatonic, Minor Natural, Minor Pentatonic, and the Blues Scale. What… Read More »How Many Bass Scales Are There?

A Standard (Full-size) 34” Long Scale Bass guitar will suit most people 5’5” to 6’6”. A 36”Extra-Long Scale Bass for Taller People. The 30” Short… Read More »What Size Bass Should I Get?

In general, bassists don’t need more than 20 frets on the bass. The 9 first frets are enough to play the majority of deep bass… Read More »Is 20 Frets Enough For Bass?

He’ll usually use just a typical Fender (the 351 style) heavy pick. As a Beatle, he’d use a heavier felt pick as well as a… Read More »What Kind Of Pick Did Paul Mccartney Use On Bass?

Yes! Contrary to what others have said there is nothing wrong with using a short scale bass as your main bass. They are great for… Read More »Is A Short Scale Bass Better For Beginners?

McCartney joined John Lennon’s band “The Quarrymen” in 1957 as a rhythm guitarist. And as the band transitioned into “The Beatles,” an art school fried… Read More »Who Taught Paul Mccartney Bass?