Advice on buying a bass
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If you’re thinking of buying a new or used bass, you can find online videos here with detailed information about different basses.
Pick up some tips and tricks for buying a bass and find out what features you should look out for when choosing an instrument.
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Buying a bass: Number of strings (02:40)
Playing bass with 4,5 or 6 strings Identical tonal distance Bass with 5 strings for low ranges Bass with 6 strings for high ranges
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Buying a bass: Price range bass (02:52)
Buying new and used bass guitars Good instruments from 100€ Waiting for the right instrument
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Buying a bass: Neck-Thru (01:51)
Significance of the neck when buying a bass Neck-Thru and sustain Bolt-on neck Instrument sound
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Buying a bass: Head plate (01:40)
Buying a bass with enclosed machine heads Exposed machine head Quality of machine heads Top-heavy bass Bass balance
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Buying a bass: Hip shot (01:37)
Buying a bass with hip shot Drop down tuning Heavy metal and low sounds
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Buying a bass: Scale (02:34)
Buying a bass and the scale Short, medium and long scale Super long scale Distance between frets Differences in playing
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Buying a bass: Dots (01:08)
Don’t buy a bass without dots Face and side dots Dots on whole notes
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Buying a bass: Sounds (02:54)
Sounds and sound control Active electronics and battery Passive electronics Number of sounds Saving battery power Bass cables
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Buying a bass: Strings (02:12)
Different string gauges String diameter Playing bass requires a bit of strength
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Buying a bass: Strap attachment (01:28)
Three points for attaching the strap Instrument’s balance Dependent on the way you play
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Buying a bass: Strap and weight (02:53)
Strap width and flexibility Movement of the bass while playing Type of attachment Instrument shouldn’t be too heavy Playing sitting or standing up
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Buying a bass: Fretless bass (01:31)
Buying a bass without frets Suitability for beginners Playing bass with painted frets
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Buying a bass: Necessary accessories (02:25)
Tuning fork or tuner Pick for testing Cable for recording (Home recording) Spare set of strings Metronome as a rhythm holder
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Buying a bass: Optional accessories (03:06)
Bass amplifiers and effects units Transmitters for high mobility Headphone amps Enrich your playing
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Buying a bass: String volume and comfort (02:06)
Constant string volume Sound and playability Take your time while choosing
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Buying a bass: Place of purchase (04:20)
Buying and testing a bass in-store Feeling free with the instrument while testing Ebay and local classifieds Buying online
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Buying a bass: Testing at home (02:12)
Borrowing an instrument Testing and playing at home Treating the instrument with extreme care
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Buying a bass: My bass (11:47)
Using light or heavy strings Neck-Thru and sustain Active electronics and sound change Using the sound controllers Unfiltered bass recording Using drop tuning Buying a bass and pickup quality Enclosed machine heads
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