Choose Your Next Bass Guitar with Confidence
Buying a bass guitar online should be fun. That’s why we created the Sweetwater Guitar Gallery, to get you as close as possible to your next guitar. Here’s how it works …
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1. Complete climate control from start to finish
Total guitar acclimation in a temperature and humidity controlled environment.
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2. Sweetwater's 55-Point Guitar Inspection
Our professional technicians, inspectors, and luthiers check every guitar from $399 up.
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3. Professional, detailed photos of every single guitar
We capture the nuances in color, finish, and woodgrain in stunning hi-res clarity.
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4. Preparing your new guitar for the journey home
We carefully repack and ship your guitar, verifying it is in ready-to-play condition.
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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, whether adding silky-smooth bass lines or following the root note to each chord change. Here at Sweetwater, we carry traditional 4-string bass guitars, extended-range basses, acoustic basses, left-handed models, and much more. Check them all out today!
4-string Bass Guitars
The 4-string bass guitar is the most common bass in bands and is great for beginners and professionals alike. 4-string bass guitars are tuned to the same notes as the bottom four strings of a 6-string guitar: E, A, D, G. Many iconic basses are 4-string basses, such as the Jazz Bass, Precision Bass, Viola Bass, and many more.
5-string Bass Guitars
Looking for extra low end out of your bass but don’t want to tune down your bass down to achieve it? Look no further than a 5-string bass. A 5-string bass comes with an additional low string that is typically tuned to B. Bassists who play heavy metal, prog rock, and jazz tend to lean toward 5-string basses, but it can be played with any genre and style.
6+ string Bass Guitars
Are five strings just not enough to get you up in the morning? Don’t fret! Sweetwater offers 6+ string basses that will be sure to rattle you and your bones to the core. We carry many of the top brands for 6+ string basses, including Ibanez, Sire, Warwick, and more. Check them out today!
Fretless Bass Guitars
A fretless bass guitar does not use frets to define pitch on the fingerboard, similar to a violin, cello, or upright bass. The lack of frets allows the player to manipulate the pitch using a variety of techniques. It can also result in a different tone from a fretted bass, such as a softer attack and more singing sustain, and it can be described as having a growling, warm character.
Acoustic Bass Guitars
Like an acoustic guitar, an acoustic bass does not rely on electronic amplification to project or transmit sound. An acoustic bass features a resonating chamber (its body) that amplifies the vibrations from the strings to provide sufficient volume for the sound to reach listeners. These are great for small venues or for learning at home.
Bass Guitar Packages
Want to learn bass guitar but don’t know what you need to get started? No worries, Sweetwater carries bass guitar packages that will get you started on your bass guitar learning journey. All our bass guitar packages feature a bass, a bass amp, straps, and many more accessories that’ll help take you from a beginner to a pro in no time.
How to Shop for Bass Guitars at Sweetwater
Ready to purchase your first or next bass guitar? Sweetwater makes it easy. If you don’t know where to begin, then reach out to our highly knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll help you choose the right bass guitar for you!
If you prefer to shop completely online, then Sweetwater’s website has tools to narrow down your bass guitar choices based on your desired specs, such as the brand, price range, and much more. Select your preferred specs in our convenient product filter and explore your options!