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Feb 18, 2008 Guitars
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The bass guitar is a bass stringed instrument played with the fingers either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping or using a pick. The bass is similar in appearance and construction like an electric guitar, but with a larger body, a longer neck and scale length, and usually four strings tuned, one octave lower in pitch than the four lower strings of a guitar.

Materials used for making a bass guitar

The bodies of these special instruments are typically made of wood although other materials such as graphite have also been used. The most common type of wood used for the body is alder, for the neck is maple, and for the fret board is rosewood, though a wide variety of woods may be used to make the body.

Other regularly used woods include mahogany, maple, ash, and poplar for bodies, mahogany for necks, and ebony for fret boards. The choice of body material and shape of these guitars can have a significant impact on the timbre of the completed instrument as well as on aesthetic considerations. Other design options include finishes, such as lacquer, wax and oil along with flat and carved designs. Bass guitar necks, which are longer than regular electric guitar necks, are generally made of maple.

A brief history

In the 1930s, inventor Paul Tutmarc from Seattle, Washington, developed a guitar style electric bass instrument that was fretted and designed to be held and played horizontally. Unfortunately, Tutmarc inventions never caught the public imagination, and little further development of the instrument took place until the 1950s.

In the 1950s, Leo Fender developed the first mass produced electric bass. In the 1950s and 1960s, the term Fender bass was widely used to describe the bass guitars, because of early popularity of Fender in the market for mass produced bass guitars.

Different components of the bass guitar

Thi skind of guitar uses various components to produce music. Some of these components are strings and its tuning, fret or fretless bass, pickups, amplification and effects.

Frets and fretless bass
Frets are a raised metal strips inserted into the fingerboard that extend across the full width of the neck. On a fretted bass, the frets divide the fingerboard into semitone divisions. The original Fender basses had 20 frets. Fretless basses have a distinct sound, because the absence of frets means that the strings must be pressed down directly onto the wood of the fingerboard.

Strings and tuning
The standard design for the bass guitar has four strings, tuned E, A, D and G, with the original frequency of the E string set at about 41 Hz, making the tuning of all four strings the same as that of the double bass. This tuning is also the same as the standard tuning on the lower four strings on a 6 string guitar, only an octave lower.

Pickups
Most electric basses use magnetic pickups. The vibrations of the instrument metal strings within the magnetic field of the permanent magnets in magnetic pickups produce small variations in the magnetic flux threading the coils of the pickups.

Amplification and effects
The electric bass is always connected to an amplifier for live performances. Electric bass guitarists use either a combo amplifier, which combines an amplifier and a speaker in a single cabinet, or an amplifier and a separate speaker cabinet.

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Fender® American Vintage 52 Telecaster® Reissue Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde with Ca $1599.99 One of the longest-running production models in Fender’s history, the Telecaster® guitar has been modified only slightly in its more than 50 legendary years, with its great strength inherent in its classic simplicity.We pay homage to our own with the Fender American Vintage ‘52 Telecaster Reissue model. Its premium ash body, one-piece U-shaped maple neck with 7.25″-radius fingerboard, single-ply black pickguard and original Tele circuit with three-position switch exude vintage authenticity, as do the brass bridge saddles and ashtray bridge cover. A vintage six-saddle bridge and a modern wiring update kit are included.FREE Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, Modern Six-Saddle Bridge, Ash Tray Bridge Cover, Capacitor and Wiring Diagram (For Updating to Modern Switching Circuit) includedModel Name: American Vintage 52 Telecaster®Model Number: 010-0202-(850)Series: American Vintage SeriesColors: (850) Butterscotch Blonde,(Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer)Body: Premium Ash BodyNeck: 1-Piece Maple, U Shape,(Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer)Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25 Radius (184 mm)No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style FretsPickups: 2 American Vintage Tele® Single-Coil PickupsControls: Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Neck Pickup with Tone Control (Bright Vintage Circuit)Position 3. Neck Pickup with No Tone Control (Dark Vintage Circuit)Bridge: Original Vintage Tele Bridge with 3 Brass SaddlesMachine Heads: Fender®/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning MachinesHardware: Nickel/ChromePickguard: 1-Ply Black, (5-Hole)Scale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.650 (42 mm)Unique Features: U Shape Maple Neck,Black Dot Position Inlays,Vintage styling,Synthetic Bone NutStrings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),P/N 073-0250-006Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, Modern Six-Saddle Bridge, Ash Tray Bridge Cover, Capacitor and Wiring Diagram (For Updating to Modern Switching Circuit)Case: Vintage Tweed Hardshell Case, P/N 0023637000Introduced: 1/1998

Fender® Monogrammed Guitar Strap $12.95 These Fender Monogrammed Guitar Straps are a favorite of true Fender aficionados. These guitar straps are 2 inches wide and have been updated with extra padding for added comfort. Buy a few and strap a different one on for each gig!

Takamine G124 Classical Guitar $179 The Takamine G124 Classical Guitar is an excellent value with quality features like a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The gloss natural finish, rosewood fingerboard, classical style soundboard rosette, and gold and pearl tuners add a nice touch to this very affordable 6-string classical guitar. The G124, from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series, offers impressive performance at a very affordable price. Perfect for the beginner or student guitar player. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

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Pro-Mark American Hickory Nylon Tip Lacquer 5A Drumsticks TX5AN $8.29 Pro-Mark American Hickory Nylon Tip DrumsticksThey are an all-time favorite, great for all stylesHickory is an extremely resilient hardwood and offers excellent shock absorption margins, which helps the drum stick resist breaking.

Pro-Mark American Hickory Wood Tip Lacquer 7A Drumsticks TX7AW $7.89 TX7AWHickory 7A wood tipLight and short. Great for jazz and light rock. Oval tip for multiple applications.Length: 15 3/8″Diameter: 0.512″

Pro-Mark American Hickory Wood Tip Lacquer 2B Drumsticks TX2BW $7.89 TX2BWHickory 2B wood tipExcellent heavier general purpose stick for rock, heavy pop and country or just practicing on your pad.Length: 16″Diameter: 0.630″

Pro-Mark American Hickory Wood Tip Lacquer 5B Drumsticks TX5BW $7.89 TX5BWHickory 5B wood tipExcellent heavier general purpose stick for rock, heavy pop and country or just practicing on your pad.Available in Pro-Grip® finish (TXPG5BW)Length: 16″Diameter: 0.59″

Pro-Mark American Hickory Nylon Tip Lacquer 707 Drumsticks TX707N $8.29 TX707NHickory 707 nylon tip5A diameter, but longer with beefier neck and round bead for great cymbal articulation.Length: 16 1/4″Diameter: 0.551″

Pro-Mark American Hickory Nylon Tip Lacquer 747B Drumsticks TX747BN $8.29 TX747BNHickory 747B nylon tipIf the 747 is not quite enough, this may be your stick.Good for heavier-hitters.Length: 16 3/4″Diameter: 0.590″

Pro-Mark American Hickory Nylon Tip Lacquer 808 Drumsticks TX808N $8.29 TX808NHickory 808 nylon tipAlmost a 5B diameter, and the same length, this is a great mid-range stick with a round bead.Length: 16″Diameter: 0.579″

Pro-Mark American Hickory Nylon Tip Lacquer JZ Drumsticks TXJZN $8.29 TXJZNHickory JZ “Jazz” nylon tipIt’s a long 7A.Great for jazz.Oval tip for multiple applications.Length: 16″Diameter: 0.512″

Pro-Mark American Hickory Nylon Tip Lacquer 747 Drumsticks TX747N $8.29 TX747NHickory 747 nylon tipLike a 5A, but longer with a thicker taper and larger tipVersatileUse in quiet applications or when more volume is requiredAvailable in Pro-Grip™ finish (TXPG747N)Length: 16 1/4″Diameter: 0.551″

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Fender® Starcaster® Guitar Pack $199 This Fender Starcaster Pack deliver a great-sounding, sleek-looking black Starcaster electric guitar paired with a compact but still-mighty guitar amplifier and a host of essential accessories.This Pack includes a Starcaster guitar, strings, picks, a strap, 10-watt amp with distortion, a cable, a tuner, a gig bag, guitar stand, and an instructional DVD. The highly versatile Starcaster guitar offers legendary Fender tone combined with classic styling, and it’s suited for all styles of music. It features a 22-fret maple fingerboard with dot position inlays, three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching for Fender’s trademark tonal variety, sealed die-cast tuners for consistent tuning stability, chrome hardware and a three-ply white pickguard. The synchronous tremolo bridge can be used for subtle shimmery manipulation of chords or hard-core whammy-bar excursions.You’ll also get a wide range of tones from the single volume and dual tone controls. No need to shop for the accessories as they’re all included. The package includes an extra set of strings, some guitar picks, a strap, and an instrument cable. And of course you’ll need a stand for setting down your instrument securely, and a gig bag for hauling it around.

Dean Playmate Avalanche Electric Guitar $129.99 The Dean Playmate Avalanche Electric Guitar is the perfect guitar starter for the beginning guitar player. Bolt-on Construction, Chrome Hardware, Die Cast Tuners, Single Coil Pickup, Vintage Tremolo, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

Takamine G501S Acoustic Guitar $399 The Takamine G501S Acoustic Guitar features an OM body which produces strong lower mid-ranges and versatile dynamics. The OM (Orchestra Model) body has a smaller length, depth and waist as compared to a dreadnought, making it popular for acoustic and finger-style players.The G501S 6-string acoustic guitar from Takamine includes impressive features such as a solid Spruce top and Bolivian Rosewood back and sides for excellent projection and tone, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and Abalone rosette. This beautiful guitar comes with a Gloss Natural finish. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1120G).

Takamine G340SC Acoustic Guitar $299 The Takamine G340SC is a 6-string acoustic from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series with the traditional look and big sound of a dreadnought guitar and terrific tone and projection from a solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides.Excellent playability from its Rosewood fingerboard and cutaway body style for greater access to the higher registers of the fretboard. Added aesthetic touches include gold tuners, abalone fingerboard inlays, and a beautiful gloss natural finish.The Takamine G340SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar. This is an excellent acoustic guitar for beginner or student players.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine G128S Classical Guitar $299 The Takamine G128S Classical Guitar is an excellent value with traditional styling and materials and quality features like a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Other features include a classical style soundboard rosette, gold and pearl tuners, and a rosewood fingerboard.The G128S from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series – traditional Spanish design, impressive performance, and a very affordable price. Perfect for the beginner or student guitar player. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Takamine G260C Acoustic Guitar $249 The Takamine G260C Acoustic Guitar features a unique FXC/Artist body style – a smaller body offering great playing comfort for smaller performers – plus a high-fret cutaway for easy access to those hard to reach notes. Other features of this unique 6-string guitar include a Spruce top and Nato sides and back. Available in 4 finishes – Gloss Black G260C-BL, Brown Sunburst G260C-BSB, Wine Red G260C-WR, and Natural G260C.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Dean MLX Electric Guitar $229.99 The Dean MLX Electric Guitar features a Basswood Body, 24-3/4″ Scale & 1-11/16″ Nut, Grover Tuners, Chrome Hardware, Zebra Pickups, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Bolt-on Construction, Maple Neck, Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.The ML was designed by Dean Zelinsky in 1977 to be the guitar with the ultimate sustain and tone. The ML was created with the Dean concept of spreading the mass of the body over a large area, but the ML has something more. Radical string angles is a concept we believe adds to resonance that help a guitar become more alive. The distinctive headstock creates extra long string length, giving the ML a sound like no other! Played by many of rock’s elite over the past two decades, the ML has appeared in award winning videos, on stage and album covers and more importantly on some of rocks finest recordings. Dean has made the ML available to other manufacturers with exclusive licensing arrangements.

Dean Playmate EVO Electric Guitar $129.99 The Dean Playmate is the perfect guitar starter for the beginning guitar player.Bolt-on Construction, Chrome Hardware, Die Cast Tuners, 2 Humbucker Pickups, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

Fender® Patchworks Cotton Guitar Strap $12.95 Express yourself with these creative, tough and comfortable Fender guitar straps. These cotton webbing straps are 2 inches wide and feature strong suede leather ends. Choose one of these simple, customizable straps to fit your style. Fender cotton guitar strap.

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