The purpose was to create a smaller, more portable instrument to take the place of a double bass in jazz and rock bands. Also, being a fretted instrument, it solved the problem of intonation when recording along side Guitars.
so it can hold the thick strings to make the low pitch sound.
The bass guitar was made in seatle
The bass guitar was invented in the 1930s by Paul Tutmarc, a musician from Seattle, Washington.
Paul Tutmarc
It was invented in 1935 by Paul Tutmarc
George Eastman
Hagstrom
The original bass guitar, invented by Paul Tutmarc in 1935, was fretless. Frets were not added until the model was innovated by Leo Fender in 1951.
It is possible that the most recently invented instrument is the Precision Bass Guitar. This type of guitar was invented in 1951.
electric bass is a creation of Fender in the mid to early 50s but just like electric guitar it goes back to the 15th century.
Because of music theory. The bass guitar is played in the bass clef.
The guitar can be used as a guitar or bass.
How is a Bass Guitar made?