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D'Addario EXL170S XL Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings
$21.99EXL170S is the short scale version of D'Addario's best-selling bass set. Offering the ideal combination of distinctive bright, booming tone and comfortable feel, it is the most versatile and universally appealing se...h m s
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Gibson Thunderbird Bass Guitar Reissue Pickup Chrome
$129.00Firebird™ pickups have been favorites of players in the know since the model was first released in 1963. While humbucking, they should not be confused with other externally similar-looking mini humbucker™ models. In...6 Payments of $21.50
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DR Strings FB545 Fat Beams Electric Bass Guitar Strings
$33.99DR's Fat-Beams electric bass guitar strings are handmade with the finest American stainless steel for the best sound and feel possible. Fat-Beams continue to be compression wound to produce fat mids, bright highs an... -
Fender Super Bass 7250s Bass Guitar Strings
$24.99Stick with what works! If you have a Fender Bass with a string-through bridge, then these are the strings for you! That's because Super 7250s are installed on all U.S. and Mexico Basses with string-through brid...h m s
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Pig Hog GigPig Bass Guitar Bag
$69.95The Pig Hog has your back with the GigPig gig bag! Carry your guitar to the gig with the padded ergonomic shoulder straps, or grab the comfortably padded handle wrap. The 600D polyester exterior is durable and abras...4 Payments of $17.49
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D'Addario EXL160-5 XL Nickel Wound 5 String Bass Guitar Strings
$28.99EXL160-5 is the 5-string version of D’Addario’s top-selling heavy gauge bass string set. With the addition of the .135 gauge low B string, this set provides an ideal combination of strong overall fundamentals with ...h m s
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Ernie Ball P02841 Hyper Slinky Bass Nickel Wound Electric Bass Set
$21.99Hyper Slinky Bass strings sit neatly between Super Slinky and Extra Slinky bass strings for a balanced feel across all 4 strings. This new gauge combination is ideal for players who prefer a moderate tension on the ...h m s
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Dunlop DBMMS Marcus Miller Super Bright 5 String Bass Strings
$29.99Marcus Miller, with his groundbreaking style and trademark sound, has created a unique musical voice whose influence on modern bass players is unequaled. Dunlop DBMMS Marcus Miller Super Bright 5-String Bass ...h m s
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DR Strings FL-45 LEGEND Flatwound Bass Strings
$39.99LEGEND Polished Flatwound Bass Strings have long been a jazz, R&B, funk and reggae musical standard due to their warm, mellow tone, rounded low end and a dark and defined thump. The feel of the polished stainless-st... -
D'Addario EXL BT Balanced Tension Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings
$21.99 - $23.99Comprised of mathematically optimized string gauge combinations, the DAddario XL Balanced Tension Nickel Wound Bass Strings provide oustanding control and playing comfort. Combined with the distinctive bright, boo...h m s
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Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P-Bass Pickup
$99.00This Precision pickup is for musicians who want maximum output and extended frequency range. Large quarter-inch wide pole pieces expand the magnetic field and extend the frequency range from low to high end for a fa...6 Payments of $16.50
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Gibson Flatwound Long Scale Electric Bass Strings
$39.99Inspired by the first generation of electric bass strings, Gibson Flatwound Electric Bass Short Scale strings offer the rich, deep sound of unwound steel strings that combine the feel and tone of upright gut strings...h m s
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Are acoustic bass guitars loud enough without an amp?
They’ll project more than an unplugged electric, but usually not enough for a band setting. Most players still plug their acoustic bass guitar into an amp for gigs.
How often should I change bass strings?
If you play a lot, every few months keeps your tone fresh. If you like a darker, more mellow sound, you can stretch it longer.
Do I need an amp to play a bass guitar at home?
Technically no, but without an amp you’ll barely hear the low end. Even a small practice amp will let your bass shine and make your practice sessions feel way more legit.
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