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You get what you pay for.
A good Bass Guitar has some pretty sophisticated electronics in it as well as finely machined hardware. Additionally there is a lot of woodwork involved, and in order to produce a quality product, you have to start with quality material which is also not expensive.
However, that being said, bass Guitars and guitars in general have actually gotten quite a bit cheaper in the last 10 years or so. Advances in production techniques have allowed the cheaper makers to make a much higher quality product than they used to. For less than $300 you can usually find a very serviceable and playable bass.
That's not to say that the $1000 American made basses don't still have their advantages... but a 2009 cheapy is usually a much better quality instrument than its 1999 (or 1989) equivalent would have been.
What else can I help you with?
What is a micro-bass amp?
A portable bass guitar amplifier. Basically, it's an amp specifically suited for bass guitars that has the option to run off of batteries. Ridiculously expensive and not very common.
How can one identify bass guitars?
Bass guitars are similar in appearance to electric guitars. It has a longer neck and can have four to eight strings. The most common bass guitar has four strings.
Where is jaco pastorius' bass guitar?
Jaco pastorius had many bass guitars. Some of witch are owned by private collectors. Jaco was very rough with his bass guitars therefore some of his bass guitars are broken in many pieces.
What is the best guitar for screamo?
Bass, clean guitars,distorted guitars drums, vocals
How many strings does a upright bass have?
Some electric bass guitars have more strings, but an upright bass traditionally has 4.
How does an esp bass differ from a normal bass?
The ESP Bass guitars offer a completely unique sound compared to the sounds of the normal bass guitars. They are of different shape and are often more expensive.
Why bass guitars have more weight then regular guitars?
This is simply because bass guitars have longer necks are therfore made of more wood and so they are heavier
Are guitar cases and bass cases the same?
No, bass guitars are generally physically larger than guitars, and so their cases must also be larger.
What is a micro-bass amp?
A portable bass guitar amplifier. Basically, it's an amp specifically suited for bass guitars that has the option to run off of batteries. Ridiculously expensive and not very common.
How can one identify bass guitars?
Bass guitars are similar in appearance to electric guitars. It has a longer neck and can have four to eight strings. The most common bass guitar has four strings.
Which is a better bass starcaster or squier?
Squier is better than Starcaster. Both are cheaper versions of the more expensive Fender guitars.
Why are bass guitars longer than regular guitars?
Bass guitars are longer than regular guitars because they have longer necks and thicker strings, which are necessary to produce lower frequencies and deeper tones that are characteristic of bass instruments.
Where is jaco pastorius' bass guitar?
Jaco pastorius had many bass guitars. Some of witch are owned by private collectors. Jaco was very rough with his bass guitars therefore some of his bass guitars are broken in many pieces.
Do Sweden make bass guitars?
Hagstrom is a Swedish company that makes bass guitars. http://www.hagstromguitars.com/gallery_hb.html
How does the sound of electric guitars differ from bass guitars?
A bass guitar is really low sounding and the highest string on a bass guitar is the lowest on an electric guitar.
Are there any good left handed bass guitars?
Rogue makes some good left handed bass guitars.
Can you play bass on a guitar?
yes there are bass guitars available for purchase.
