What is Bass Guitar?
The bass guitar, electric bass, or simply bass, is the lowest-pitched member of the guitar family.
It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and scale length, and typically four to six strings or courses.
Below Are The Top Bass Guitar Shops In South Africa
Mercury Music
Address: Shop 2, Victoria Lane Mall, 32 8th Ave, Edenvale, Johannesburg, 1610
Areas served: Free State and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 011 454 3113
MUSIEK WERELD / Music World
Address: 17 Maritz St, Kempenville, Cape Town, 7530
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 021 949 4070
TOMS Braamfontein
Address: 11 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 403 4105
Marshall Music
Address: B2, Woodmead Commercial Park Unit B1 &, 17 Waterval Cres S, Woodmead, Sandton, 1684
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 804 1362
The Gear Junkie
Address: 3 Hopkins St Cnr Hopkins St &, Shannon St, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 021 447 0269
Bothners Claremont
Address: PO 01, Stadium on Main Central Road, South Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7890
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 021 674 4030
How much does a full-size bass cost?
A student bass will cost roughly R28681.36-R47802.26. An intermediate bass will cost R63736.35-R159340.86or more.
Is bass guitar easy to learn?
The bass guitar is as difficult to learn as nearly any other musical instrument. With the proper amount of dedicated time to learning and practicing, you can easily master the fundamental aspects.
While the guitar tends to primarily play a melodic role within music, the bass guitar has a more foundational role.
How long does it take to learn bass guitar?
Without prior experience with another instrument and about 2-3 hours of solid practice every day, it should take you around 6 months to learn to play the bass decently (at a beginner level). After about a year, you’ll reach the ‘advanced beginner’ level.
How long should I practice bass each day?
Practice Between 30 to 60 Minutes Every Day
You should aim to practice for 30 to 60 minutes each day. Practicing longer than that is not necessarily going to make you a better bassist.
There may days when you do have time to practice for several hours. And those days can definitely help you improve.
How do I choose bass strings?
Match the gauge to your sound and style
String gauge is more than a number: it determines how your bass strings will feel and sound.
The rule of thumb is, that heavy-gauge strings (around . 050 – . 105) have a richer bottom-end, but require more finger strength than a lighter set (typically.