Acoustic Bass Strings
 |
 DAddario Phosphor Bronze Wound Acoustic Bass Strings  US $16.99
|
 NEW DAddario EPBB170 45 100 Acoustic Bass Strings US $20.99
|
 Lot 2 ROTOSOUND RS44LD 45 105 Acoustic Bass Strings US $52.98
|
The Acoustic Bass Guitar: A Relative Newcomer
If you find out someone is a guitarist and you ask them what kind of guitar they play, chances are that the answer will not be "the acoustic bass." In the world of guitars, this instrument does not have an overly large following. It lacks the historical tradition of the classical Acoustic Guitar and the sexiness of the electric bass. However, the acoustic bass should not be discounted, as it does hold a certain place in the world of music. Although rarely utilized in its early years, it gained a foothold during the late 1980s when it was used during MTV Unplugged programs.
Acoustic bass guitars are an extremely recent advent as compared with most other versions of the instrument. The first acoustic basses on record are those made during the 1950s, and the first modern such instrument was developed in the early 1960s. The modern acoustic bass is accredited to Ernie Ball of California, who was supposedly felt that since electric guitars had bass instruments, acoustic guitars should too. Regardless of his motivation, Ball went on to collaborate with a man named George Fullerton and together, the two of them developed the first commercially produced acoustic bass, the Earthwood. This instrument was produced from 1972 to 1974 and again from 1976 to 1985.
An acoustic bass guitar, unlike its electric cousin, has a hollow wooden body similar to that of a steel-string acoustic guitar. It is generally fretted and possessed of four strings, although variations on this makeup do occur. The sound produced by this instrument is quite low, and as a result it can be difficult to hear unless an amplifier is used. Therefore, most acoustic basses have pickups that allow them to be used with amplifiers. Manufacturers of these instruments include Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Tacoma and a number of other companies.
It should be noted that while the modern acoustic bass dates back only to the 1950s, traditional Mexican music has utilized this instrument for much longer. This style of music actually uses several kinds of acoustic basses. One of the most common is the "baja sexto," which resembles a twelve-string guitar that has simply been tuned an octave lower. This instrument has been used in Texas since the 1920s, when "Tex-Mex" music began to become popular. A variation on the baja sexton is the "bajo sexton," which is tuned slightly differently.
Finally, it is impossible to discuss bass guitars without bringing up the "guitarron," the largest of the Mexican acoustic basses. This instrument is very large and has a strikingly deep body. It has six strings, as opposed to the modern acoustic bass's four, and is commonly used in the music of mariachi bands. Because of its great size, the guitarron produces a loud sound and does not require electric amplification, at least in smaller venues. This attribute, the number of its strings and the fact that the guitarron is fretless all make it noticeably different from the modern acoustic bass. Despite these variations, Mr. Ball is believed to have used the guitarron as inspiration for his invention.
About the Author
Victor Epand is an expert consultant for guitars, drums, keyboards, sheet music, guitar tab, and home theater audio. You can find the best marketplace at these sites for guitars, acoustic bass guitars, guitarrons, sheet music, guitar tabs, and home theater audio.
D'Addario Acoustic Electric and Bass Strings
|
|
DAddario Phosphor Bronze Wound Acoustic Bass Strings US $16.99
|
NEW DAddario EPBB170 45 100 Acoustic Bass Strings US $20.99
|
Lot 2 ROTOSOUND RS44LD 45 105 Acoustic Bass Strings US $52.98
|
 MARTIN Acoustic Bass Light guitar strings NEW MSP4800 US $15.99
|
 DAddario EPBB170 PHOSPHOR BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS US $18.59
|
 Rotosound RS44LD Bronze Acoustic Bass Strings 45 105 US $31.99
|
 FENDER® 8060 BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS LONG SCALE US $16.95
|
 Ernie Ball 2070 Earthwood Acoustic Bass Strings US $19.99
|
 ROTOSOUND Acoustic Bass Guitar strings 45 105 RS 44LD US $25.98
|
 DR Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic 5 String Bass US $36.99
|
 Ernie Ball 1461 PHOSPHOR BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRING US $9.99
|
 Elixir Nanoweb Acoustic Bass Guitar Strings US $36.99
|
 DR Strings Rare Acoustic RPB5 45 Pho Bronze Bass Guitar US $30.35
|
 Two Sets Fender 7060 Bronze Acoustic Bass Strings US $30.00
|
 Martin MSP4850 Acoustic Bass Strings Medium US $19.90
|
 DAddario EXPPBB170 Coated PB Acoustic Bass Strings US $34.99
|
 CURT MANGAN ACOUSTIC BASS STRING SET 40 95 34095 US $18.99
|
 DAddario Phosphor Bronze 5 String Acoustic Bass String US $28.99
|
 FENDER® 7060 BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS SHORT SCALE US $19.95
|
 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Bass Guitar Strings 45 100 US $20.00
|
 Lot 2 ROTOSOUND RS44LC 40 100 Acoustic Bass Strings US $52.98
|
 ROTOSOUND RS44LC 40 100 Acoustic Bass Guitar Strings US $27.29
|
 4 new sets of 4 string acoustic bass strings US $30.00
|
 ROTOSOUND RS44LD 45 105 Acoustic Bass Guitar Strings US $27.29
|
 Thomastik Acousticore Acoustic Bass Guitar Strings US $52.24
|
 DAddario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Bass Strings 45 100 US $21.80
|
 Single string acoustic bass guitar 65 ga Adamas nos US $5.00
|
 Single string acoustic bass guitar 45 ga Adamas nos US $5.00
|
 DAddario Phos Bronze 5 String Acoustic Bass Strings US $24.99
|
 Rainbow 6 Colorful Acoustic Electric Guitar Bass String US $1.00
|
 GHS L9000 Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Bass 40 96 Strings US $18.04
|
 Ernie Ball 1459 PHOSPHOR BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRING US $6.90
|
 Ernie Ball 1460 PHOSPHOR BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRING US $9.99
|
 Rotosound RS445LD 5 String Acoustic Bass Strings US $36.09
|
 Fender 073 8060 000 Acoustic Bass 8060 045 095 Strings US $19.95
|
 Rotosound RS44LC Medium Bronze Acoustic Bass Strings US $27.99
|
 Thomastik Acousticore 6 String Acoustic Bass Strings US $94.99
|
 Brand New DR RARE ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS RPB 45 45 105 US $22.00
|
 Elixir Nanoweb Acoustic Bass Light Strings US $39.99
|
 ROTOSOUND Acoustic Bass Guitar strings 40 100 RS 44LC US $25.98
|
 Elixir 4 Light Acoustic Bass Strings 14502 US $39.99
|
 MARTIN SP ACOUSTIC BASS GUITAR STRINGS 45 105 MSP4850 US $15.95
|
 DADDARIO EPBB170 BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS NEW US $16.95
|
 Olympia Acoustic Bass Guitar Strings Bronze Long Scale US $14.95
|
 Dr Strings RARE 5 String Acoustic Bass Strings 45 125 US $37.79
|
 ELIXIR NANOWEB ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS LIGHT US $36.99
|
 DAddario acoustic bass strings 045 100 long scale US $31.95
|
 DADDARIO EPBB170 BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS 1 PACK US $22.95
|
 DADDARIO EPBB170 BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS 2 PACK US $43.95
|
 DR Strings Rare Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Bass 4 String US $27.99
|
 DADDARIO EPBB170 BRONZE ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS 4 PACK US $85.95
|
 ROTOSOUND RS445LC 40 130 Acoustic 5 Bass Guitar Strings US $34.93
|
 Thomastik Acousticore 5 String Acoustic Bass Strings US $80.74
|
 Rotosound RS44LD Bronze Acoustic Bass Strings US $27.99
|
 DAddario EPBB170 PB Soft Acoustic Bass String Set US $22.99
|
 DAddario EPPB170 Bronze Acoustic Bass Strings 045 100 US $31.75
|
 DAddario Acoustic Bass String Set EPBB170 US $20.79
|
 DADDARIO ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC EPBB170 BASS STRINGS LONG US $18.00
|
 |
Ernie Ball 2070 Earthwood Acoustic Bass Strings List Price: $40.00 Sale Price: $12.95  |
|
Gauges 45-55-80-95. Wound with an alloy of 92% copper, 7.7% tin, and 0.3 % phosphorus. They have a light orange-gold color and provide a mellow, ringing sound with excellent clarity. All Ernie Ball strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. |
 |
GHS Strings Acoustic Bass Set (Light, Phosphor Bronze, Long Scale) List Price: $37.00 Sale Price: $13.89 |
|
GHS Acoustic Bass Guitar Roundwound 4 String Phosphor Bronze 40-96 The roundwound phosphor bronze construction makes these strings great sounding either amplified OR unamplified. The phosphor bronze is wrapped over stainless steel for amplified applications... |
 |
D'Addario Acoustic Bass Strings Set, Phosphor Bronze 45-100 List Price: $43.99 Sale Price: $16.12 Used From: $7.49 |
|
D'Addario Phopshor Bronze Acoustic Bass strings are acclaimed worldwide for their great, long-lasting tone. Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm acoustic tone. |
 |
Dean Acoustic-Electric Bass Cutaway 5 String Satin Finish List Price: $399.00 Sale Price: $199.99 Average Rating:  |
|
Dean EABC5 Electric Acoustic Bass is a Large Body, Big Sounding Acoustic Bass. Dean EABC5 comes with passive pre amp and is available in satin natural. Dean EABC5 is the BEST VALUE in a 5 string acoustic/electric bass on the market today... |
 |
Boulder Creek EBR3-N4 Acoustic-Electric 4-String Bass List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $699.00 Average Rating:  |
|
Offering a combination of traditional materials and high-tech design, this 4-string acoustic-electric bass guitar from Boulder Creek (model EBR3-N4) enables you to hear your playing without plugging it in... |
 |
D'Addario Acoustic Strings Set Bass EXP 45-100 Long Strings List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $32.89 |
|
An ultra-fine layer of EXP Coating is bonded to the nickelplated steel outer wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a built-in barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings and your sound... |
 |
Fender Victor Bailey Signature 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass, Natural List Price: $1,259.99 Sale Price: $899.99 |
|
To quote Victor, "I've played on over one thousand recordings with everyone from Weather Report, to Michael Brecker, to LL Cool J, to Mary J. Blige." Victor's the bass player's bass player; first-call session player, solo artist, and even acoustic bassist extraordinaire... |
 |
ACOUSTIC / ELECTRIC - 4 STRING BASS GUITAR Deluxe Sale Price: $131.72 |
|
Win this auction and receive this BRAND NEW - Beautiful Acoustic / Electric BASS GUITAR! This deluxe model is bound in striped colorful Mother of pearl. Lightning bolts adorn the bound fretboard! Deluxe sealed tuners... |
 |
Epiphone El Capitan 4-String Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar, Cutaway, Vintage Sunburst List Price: $665.00 Sale Price: $399.00 |
|
One of the first acoustic-electric bass guitars to feature the legendary Maple J-200, the 4-string Epiphone El Capitan acoustic-electric bass guitar provides a punchy, powerful and distinct bass sound... |
 |
Realist Pickup for Acoustic Upright Bass List Price: $245.00 Sale Price: $196.00 |
|
The Realist Upright Bass acoustic transducer was designed by Ned Steinberger in association with David Gage. A primary design goal was to create a transducer that would work equally well for pizzicato and arco through commonly used amplifiers, without requiring a pre-amp or other active, battery powered gear... |
Reader Comments