Bass Guitars
Fingers or pick? Four strings or six? Whether you're rockin' in the pocket or stepping out for a solo, Sweetwater has bass guitars for every style & skill level.
Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar.
We capture the nuances in color, finish, and woodgrain in stunning hi-res clarity.
Sweetwater's 55-Point Guitar Inspection.
Our professional technicians, inspectors, and luthiers check every guitar from $399 up.
Complete climate control from start to finish.
Total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment.
Preparing your new guitar for the journey home.
We carefully repack and ship your guitar, verifying it is in ready-to-play condition.
48-month financing* on select brand purchases.
Top Bass Guitar Brands
- Alvarez
- Charvel
- Cordoba
- Danelectro
- Dingwall Guitars
- Duesenberg
- Epiphone
- Ernie Ball Music Man
- ESP
- Fender
- Fender Custom Shop
- Fodera
- Gibson
- Godin
- Gold Tone
- Gretsch
- Guild
- H. Jimenez
- Ibanez
- Jackson
- Journey Instruments
- Kala
- Lakland
- Lanikai
- Luna Guitars
- Martin
- NS Design
- Orange
- Ovation
- Peavey
- Reverend
- Rickenbacker
- Sadowsky
- Schecter
- Sire
- Spector
- Squier
- Steinberger
- Sterling By Music Man
- Strandberg
- Suhr
- Takamine
- Taylor
- Tobias
- Traveler Guitar
- Warwick
- Washburn
- Yamaha
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About Bass Guitars
No band is complete without a bassist anchoring the low end and adding a little spice to the rhythm section. Bass guitars have become a necessity in almost every music genre, from adding danceable bass lines to supporting root notes on chord changes. Here at Sweetwater, we carry traditional 4-string bass guitars, extended-range basses, acoustic basses, left-handed models, and more.
4-string Bass Guitars
The 4-string bass guitar is one of the most common basses in bands and is great for beginners and professionals alike. 4-string bass guitars are tuned like the bottom four strings of a 6-string guitar (E, A, D, G), only an octave lower. Many well-known basses are 4-string basses, such as the Jazz Bass, Precision Bass, and Violin Bass.
5-string Bass Guitars
Looking for extra low end without drop-tuning to get it? A 5-string bass adds a low string, typically tuned to B, below your low E. Bassists who play heavy metal, prog rock, gospel, and jazz often lean toward 5-string basses, but they suit a wide range of genres and techniques.
6+ string Bass Guitars
If five strings aren’t enough, Sweetwater also offers 6+ string basses from respected brands such as Ibanez, Sire, and Warwick, typically with an added high C string for an even wider range of expression.
Fretless Bass Guitars
Much like an upright bass, a fretless bass guitar does not use frets to define pitch on the fingerboard. Without frets, players can manipulate pitch using continuous slides (glissando) and microtones. A fretless bass can also sound different from a fretted bass, often with a singing sustain and a growling character.
Acoustic Bass Guitars
Going unplugged? An acoustic bass does not rely on electronic amplification to project sound. Its resonating body amplifies the vibrations from the strings, which makes it a good fit for practicing at home or playing in small, quiet spaces.
Bass Guitar Packages
Eager to learn bass guitar but don’t know what you need to get started? Sweetwater has bass guitar packages that bundle a bass, an amp, a strap, and other accessories to kick off your learning and performance journey.
How to Shop for Bass Guitars at Sweetwater
Ready to purchase your first or next bass guitar? If you don’t know where to begin, reach out to our Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll help you choose the right one. Prefer to shop online? Sweetwater’s product filter lets you narrow your bass guitar choices by brand, price range, and other specs.
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