Why The Design Of Electric Bass Guitars Matter

May 25, 2010 - PRLog -- Through the years, one of the instruments that have gained many followers is the electric bass guitar. This is because this is quite different from the usual guitar but easier to use and manipulated.

Xaviera Arata Editor of the  Learn To Play The Guitar  website -- http://www.LearnToPlayTheGuitar.tv -- pointed out;

“…In buying an electric bass guitar, one of the major considerations in the design of the instrument. This is because the overall design of the guitar could affect the sound that it creates…” Added Xaviera Arata

Here are some considerations when it comes to the design of the electric bass guitar:

1. Body. The bodies of bass guitars are usually made of wood. These parts include not only the body but also the neck and fretboard. Commonly, the most used type of wood is alder for the body; maple for the neck, and rosewood for the fretboard. Other options may include mahogany, ash, poplar, and ebony for the body, the neck, and the fretboard. Aside from wood, alternative option for the body is the graphite and luthite which is used for Hohner and Steinberger designs.

2. Finishes. This is quite important because it affects the comfort and convenience of the one who is using it. The most common finishes for electric bass guitar includes waxes, lacquers, and oils for both flat and carved designs available in the market today.

3. Scale. The scale is another major factor that affect the design of the electric bass guitar. The options include "long scale necks" which are the standards and used on Leo Fender's basses and the "short scale" like those Huffier Violin Bass is also gaining popularity especially to those with small hands.

4. The frets. The two common standards are the fretted and the fretless basses. Many contemplate a lot on this since this would not only affect the overall sound but also the playing styles and techniques of the musician. In fretted basses, the fingerboard is divided in semitone divisions which is responsible for its distinct sound. The fretless bass, on the other hand, allows the musician in using more options in intonations and tones.

5. The strings and tuning. This is another major consideration in design because the strings is what sets the electric bass guitar from the ordinary guitar. Here, you have options in terms of string and depending on your skills.

“…For beginners, it is best to have four-stringed electric bass guitar that is tuned to E, A, D and G, because this is the standard tuning which makes it easier to manage…” Added Xaviera Arata

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