Finding a bass guitar at any price level\u00a0is not difficult; any guitar store will most likely have at least a few basses at various price points; the really good news is that the quality of even the cheapest entry-level instruments has become quite good in recent years. \u00a0With that in mind, and\u00a0as this\u00a0site is generally\u00a0designed for\u00a0beginners,\u00a0let’s focus on entry-level options:<\/p>\n
Here are some local stores that sell bass guitars:<\/p>\n
Guitar Center<\/a><\/p>\n Sam Ash Music<\/a><\/p>\n Willis Music<\/a><\/p>\n Although entry level 5-string basses are becoming more common, most beginners will be better off starting with a 4-string.\u00a0Also be aware that\u00a0there are a variety of string-lengths\u00a0that are available, most commonly 30 inch,\u00a034 inch, and 36 inch.\u00a0 Beginners will generally find that the shorter string length basses are easiest to start out with. For younger beginners, Ibanez makes\u00a0a “short scale” bass with\u00a0a 28-inch string length called the “Mikro Bass<\/a>“.<\/p>\n When buying a bass guitar, it is also recommended that one buy a case, strap, amp, and tuner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Finding a bass guitar at any price level\u00a0is not difficult; any guitar store will most likely have at least a few basses at various price points; the really good news is that the quality of even the cheapest entry-level instruments … Continue reading