Review of Bass Guitars

In regards to instruments, the bass guitar is the new kid on the block as it hasn't even celebrated its 100 year mark yet. An interesting fact is that although it is called a bass guitar it is not even derived from the guitar. Acoustic guitars brought forth the electric guitar but the double bass guitar is what brought forth the bass guitar. The bass guitar is not played with the traditional method of strumming with a pick but rather played with either plucking or slapping movements of the fingers.

Paul Tutmarc actually developed the electric bass originally but that was in 1935 and for some reason the idea didn't really catch on. In the 1950's Leo Fender created the Fender Precision Bass and it skyrocketed in popularity. Gibson followed shortly there after and the bass guitar became an important component of jazz ensembles and today, nearly all musical styles and bands.

The Ibanez SR400 bass guitar is a very popular choice amongst bass guitarists. What makes it so appealing is that up at the headstock the neck is very thin. This makes it fairly easy to move your hands along, especially with the finish of the neck itself which is matte. In general, it is just easier to play. The body of the Ibanez SR400 is contoured very well which makes it very easy to play regardless if you are standing or sitting. The strings on this piece are not tight and restricted but rather loose which makes it very playable. It is easy on the fingers. The Ibanez SR400 bass guitar stays in tune very well. There are two Gotoh tuners on each head and are light enough to keep the strings in tune just nicely. This is a top choice bass guitar for an intermediate guitarist.

If you are looking at electric bass guitars then look no further than the Rickenbacker 4003. An electric bass guitar usually has four strings which are tuned to the same pitch as the double bass, or in some cases the strings are simply tuned to be one octave lower than the lowest four strings of a standard guitar. It is one of the few electric basses to have earned the accolade "classic" as a title for itself. This series is known for creating new dimensions of bass playing capabilities. The basses that are made by Rickenbacker are all hand made in America. The original patent of this specific guitar goes back to 1928 but it is best known for its unbelievable clarity and wide range response. The Rickenbacker has a toggle pickup selector that guitarists may switch from one output channel to the other.

Because the contour is so ergonomically accurate and its thin fast neck, the Rickenbacker electrical bass guitars establish precise instrument balance and they are easy to play without tiring. Each Rickenbacker 4003 has separate treble and bass tone controls. The neck itself runs the entire length of the bass. All Rickenbacker bass guitars are protected with a deluxe molded hard-shell case, which also includes an accessory pocket, heavy-duty hardware, and extra padding.

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