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Bass Guitar 5 String – Choosing the Right Number of Strings for Your Bass Guitar

Once you’ve selected either an acoustic bass or electric bass, your next major decision should be how many strings it should feature. Most basses come with 4-string or 5-string models. Extended range basses feature five lower-pitched strings (tuned EADGBE to produce greater musical versatility across genres). Body & Neck Bass guitars come in an assortment […]

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How Bass Guitar Works

Bass guitars feature four, five or six strings tuned one octave lower than electric guitars to provide low frequency foundation for songs – making them sound full and strong. Frequency of strings depends on their length and how it’s depressed (‘fretted’) by left-hand fingers; longer strings have lower frequencies while shorter ones have higher ones.

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Why Guitar Center Cables Are Essential to the Sound of Your Guitar

Mastering your desired guitar tone takes time and equipment; don’t skimp on cables that connect it all together. Standard instrument cables feature a stranded copper center conductor enclosed within an insulating jacket and fitted with a copper shield to reduce interference. Some versions also feature flat “pancake” connectors to maximize space on pedal boards. Cost

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High-Quality Instrument and XBass Cables

Selecting high-quality instrument cables can help to maximize sound quality and decrease background noise. Furthermore, these cables are designed to withstand regular use and wear-and-tear, decreasing signal loss during performances. Guitar/bass cables typically feature a 1/4″ (or 1/8″) TS connector with two conductors separated by an insulator ring, while XLR cables use 3-pin plugs (positive,

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