Bass Guitars

Check out all the different types of bass guitar. Some of the most common types include the 4-String, Acoustic Bass, Left Handed and 5-String.

4-String Bass Guitars

A 4-String Bass Guitar is the most common type of electric bass and it is tuned to E, A, D, and G. There are a variety of ways you can play the bass guitar such as using your thumb and fingers, slapping the strings with your thumb or simply by using a pick.

4 String Bass Guitar

Popular 4-String Bass Guitar Brands:

  • BC Rich
  • Dean
  • Epiphone
  • ESP
  • Fender
  • G & L
  • Gibson
  • Hofner
  • Ibanez
  • Music Man
  • Peavey
  • Rickenbacker
  • Schecter
  • Squier
  • Traveler
  • Yamaha

Here are some of the latest 4-String Bass Guitars from Guitar Center:


Acoustic Bass Guitars

An Acoustic Bass Guitar is similar looking to a standard 6-string acoustic guitar except the neck and body are bigger and it only has four strings (E, A, D, and G). In addition, a lot of acoustic basses are harder to hear because of the thicker strings and lower tuning. As a result, players often use amplification when playing an acoustic bass. Some common brands of acoustic bass are Fender, Breedlove, Washburn, Ibanez and Dean.

Acoustic Bass Guitar

Popular Acoustic Bass Guitar Brands

  • Breedlove
  • Dean
  • Fender
  • Ibanez
  • Washburn

Here are some of the latest Acoustic Bass Guitars from Guitar Center:


Left Handed Bass Guitars

Left handed bass guitars are exactly like a standard 4-string guitar except they are specifically designed for left handed players. The most common brands that make left handed guitar models are Dean, Fender, Ibanez, Schecter and Squier.

Left Handed Bass Guitar

Popular Left Handed Bass Guitar Brands

  • Dean
  • Fender
  • Ibanez
  • Schecter
  • Squier

Here are some of the latest Left Handed Bass Guitars from Guitar Center:


5-String or More Electric Bass Guitars

Some electric bass brands offer bass models that have 5 or more strings. These guitar types can offer more options for a guitar player and can create some new unique sounds. A common tuning is having a more lower range with the strings tuned to B, E, A, D and G. Another common tuning is E, A, D, G and C. These types of basses are often used more in jazz, rock and heavy mental music. Some common brands that make these models of basses are Fender, Peavey and Ibanez.

5-String or More Electric Bass Guitar

Popular 5-String or More Electric Bass Guitar Brands:

  • ESP
  • Fender
  • G&L
  • Ibanez
  • Music Man
  • Peavey
  • Schecter
  • Yamaha

Here are some of the latest 5-String or More Bass Guitars from Guitar Center:

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