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The first Bass Guitar was invented by Paul Tutmarc in Seattle, Washington, USA in the early 1930's. It was known as the "Electric Bass Fiddle," and appeared in a catalog by Tutmarc's company, Audiovox, in 1935. Much smaller than the double bass, this bass was easier to carry. This bass was not fretted, however, and was not quite as popular as its descendant.
This design was innovated greatly by Leo Fender, founder of what is now known as Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Using a telecaster-body design, Fender came out with the "Precision Bass," a.k.a. "P-Bass" in 1951. It was fretted like a guitar, which allowed players greater ease in playing in tune (hence the name: "Precision Bass"). Not only was this model easier to carry than a double bass, but it was also much easier to play in tune. This model was extremely popular and was the first bass guitar as we know it today.
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What country was the bass guitar invented?
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.
Where the bass was invented?
The bass guitar was made in seatle
Who is the inventor of the bass guitar?
The bass guitar was invented in the 1930s by Paul Tutmarc, a musician from Seattle, Washington.
How and who invented the bass guitar?
Paul Tutmarc
What year was the bass guitar invented?
It was invented in 1935 by Paul Tutmarc
Who invented the eletric bass guitar?
George Eastman
Who invented the 8 string bass guitar?
Hagstrom
Who invented the fretless bass guitar?
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.
What is the most recently invented instrument?
It is possible that the most recently invented instrument is the Precision Bass Guitar. This type of guitar was invented in 1951.
When was the String Bass invented?
The 15th Century.
When was the electric bass invented?
The Bass guitar was first commercially and widely invented in 1957 by Leo Fender. It was called the P-bass, and still remains a popular instrument today. However, in the 1930s the first EVER bass guitar was developed by Paul Tutmarc from Seattle, however, few musicians enjoyed or used his instrument.
Why is bass guitar spelled bass guitar instead of base guitar?
Because of music theory. The bass guitar is played in the bass clef.
