4 String Electric Bass
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Used Washburn Scavenger Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Augusta, GA
Condition: Good
Used Sadowsky Guitars MetroExpress 21 Fret Hybrid PJ Bass 4 CAMHP CHR Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Fayetteville NC, NC
Condition: Great
Used Ibanez SR650 Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Pittsburgh, PA
Condition: Great
Available at:Jacksonville, FL
Condition: Great
Available at:Cheektowaga, NY
Condition: Good
Available at:Arvada, CO
Condition: Good
Available at:Delray Beach, FL
Condition: Excellent
Used Fender 2023 American Ultra Jazz Bass Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Southington, CT
Condition: Excellent
Available at:Summerlin, NV
Condition: Excellent
Available at:Springfield, NJ
Condition: Great
Available at:Cheektowaga, NY
Condition: Excellent
Available at:Joliet, IL
Condition: Great
Available at:Lakeland, FL
Condition: Great
Used Ibanez SR500E Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Columbia, SC
Condition: Good
Used Fender Vintage Custom 51 P Bass Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Carle Place, NY
Condition: Excellent
Available at:San Jose, CA
Condition: Great
Available at:Orlando, FL
Condition: Good
Used Jackson 2019 JS3 Spectra Bass Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Jackson, MS
Condition: Excellent
Used Jackson CBXNT IV Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Fargo, ND
Condition: Good
Available at:E Brunswick, NJ
Condition: Good
Available at:Beaverton, OR
Condition: Great
Available at:Naples, FL
Condition: Excellent
Available at:Spartanburg, SC
Condition: Great
Available at:Englewood, CO
Condition: Good
Used Jackson JS3 Concert Electric Bass Guitar
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Available at:Portland, ME
Condition: Great
Available at:South Springfield, MO
Condition: Great
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Available at:Plymouth Meeting, PA
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On the other hand, high-sustain lovers will appreciate the brilliance of maple. Once you've decided on your favorite tonewood, the next step in shaping the sound of the bass is the pickup system. With this instrument, you have your choice of active or passive pickups. The difference is simple: an active pickup contains a small built-in preamp, while a passive pickup sends an untouched signal directly to the output. The end result is that passive pickups deliver a classic, full tone that works well with any amp while active pickups put out bright, clear sounds with added power to push an amp into high overdrive if that's your thing. You can also decide between fretted and fretless styles for your 4-string bass guitar. With a fretted fingerboard, the guitar neck is divided into semi-tones and you've got a visual and tactile guide for your finger placement. This makes fretted models easy to learn on, and the pinpoint contact with the metal frets can impart a clear, precise quality to the bass' sound. A fretless fingerboard, by comparison, is a great choice for experienced players, where you'll take advantage of the smooth surface to slide your fingers for more dynamic sounds. By pressing the string directly against the fingerboard wood, a fretless bass also gives you a slightly softer sound.
No matter what style of bass you decide on—solid or semi-hollow, active or passive, fretted or fretless—the most important thing to keep in mind is that it's perfectly suited to your own tastes. If you're not sure where to start, take a look at some of your favorite bassists and see what they play: the first step to following in your idols' footsteps is to look for a matching bass guitar to put yourself on the same footing.