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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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When was Bass Guitar - magazine - created?
Bass Guitar - magazine - was created in 2003.
What sort of guitar is a Fender Jazz?
A Fender Jazz guitar is an electric bass guitar created by Leo Fender. It is also known as the Jazz Bass or J Bass and was the second model of electric bass guitar that Fender created.
What was the first model of bass guitar called?
The first widely available model of Bass Guitar was the Fender Precision, or P-Bass.
Did the electric guitar come before the bass guitar?
Yes. The first electric guitar was on the market in 1932, the first electric bass guitar was on the market in 1935.
Does a bass guitar have the same strings as the first four on a guitar?
yes.
Who produced the original electric bass guitar?
Comercially, Leo Fender produced the first electric bass guitar, in the form of the P-Bass. Still a popular bass today.
Why is bass guitar spelled bass guitar instead of base guitar?
Because of music theory. The bass guitar is played in the bass clef.
What are the differences between bass guitar and electric guitar?
First, Guitar normally has 6 strings, Bass normally has 4. Second, Bass has a longer neck. Third, Bass is an octave down. Last, you will also need different amps.
When was the Mark Hoppus bass guitar created?
The Mark Hoppus bass guitar has been distinctive since its 2002 introduction as a Jazz Bass with a split single-coil Precision Bass pickup. It costs $1,049.99.
Can i use the guitar in guitarhero world tour as bass or do i have to get the bass?
The guitar can be used as a guitar or bass.
Who was the first band to play the bass guitar?
Because the bass guitar was an instant hit, many players bought it right away and played live with it at about the same time. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to pinpoint who was the first band to actually use the bass guitar.
What guitar and a bass guitar sound difference is there?
A bass guitar is an octave lower than a guitar, for example the first string on a guitar is an E string that produces an E note when struck, the first string on a four string bass guitar is an E also and when struck also produces an E note, just this note is an octave lower than the guitars
