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The sound obtained from an electric bass guitar is very different to the sound of a regular electric guitar. It has a lower, deeper timbre. An electric bass guitar has a longer neck and the strings are tuned one octave lower than the strings on a normal guitar would be. A bass guitar is similar in some ways to a double bass and has a typical bass range but a double bass is huge so must be played whilst resting on the ground and an electric bass is held across the body. The double bass is played using a bow but the electric bass is plucked with the fingers or you can use a plectrum. While you play the electric bass guitar, you can sit or stand, depending on your preference. A bass guitar suits many kinds of musical genres. You can choose from a solid body electric bass guitar or a semi hollow body that offers a more acoustic and rounder type of bass sound. There are different types of bass neck available, depending on your preference and the size of your hands. Neck types include oval, flat back, vee, round and asymmetrical. The neck on an asymmetrical bass guitar is thinner on the bass or the treble side. A four string bass guitar will have a smaller neck than a five string bass. There are also different fingerboards available - coated or uncoated. A coated fingerboard offers a longer lasting sound with more treble whereas uncoated fingerboards sound more natural and warmer. The distance between the bridge saddle and the nut is called the scale length and is the vibrating length of the string. There is more distance between the frets if the scale is longer. It is important to consider scale length when choosing an electric bass guitar because it influences the tension of the string when you play a note and also the tonal quality can vary. The options for scale length are 30 inches (a short scale), 32 inches (a medium scale), 34 inches (a standard scale), 35 inches (a 5 string long scale) or 36 inches (extra long scale). Which one is best for you personally depends on the tone you wish to achieve and which type of instrument you prefer. If your hands are small, a short scale bass is probably better for you and more comfortable to use. If you want a five string bass as opposed to a four-string model, and you also want a defined low B sound, a long neck bass guitar would be better for you. If you would prefer a four string bass then a shorter scale would be fine and the G-string will be better on it. It just depends on your preferences.Back to the Electric Guitar Types page
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