3 Reasons to Buy Used Electric Bass Guitars

Whether you’re part of an up-and-coming indie band or you simply want to jam with friends in your garage, as the bassist, you need a bass guitar to call your own. No more rentals, no more borrowing from friends — bond with your own guitar through every show and rehearsal. When it comes to doing the shopping, deciding between a brand new and a used bass guitar may be difficult, but there are surprisingly compelling reasons to buy a used model.

They Cost Less

Most used electric bass guitars cost significantly less than the brand-new models, so if money is an issue, it makes sense to start your shopping with the more affordable models. You can save hundreds or even thousands in some instances by selecting a used model.

They’re in Great Shape

The best bass guitar sellers make sure that every model they buy for resale is in premium condition — or they fix them up to be in the best possible shape before they put them up for sale. Most of these guitars would never make you think they’d ever been played before.

Rare Models

Not every model of bass guitar is manufactured for years and years to come. In fact, many retire after only a year or two. The easiest way to get your hands on a rare model that’s no longer being made is to buy a used model. Add some classic aesthetic to your band by picking an older design.

Ask a Bass Central expert for assistance in selecting the best bass guitar for your needs. There’s nothing wrong with choosing a new model if that’s what you’d prefer, but don’t refuse to consider buying a used model before you even look at the used models in stock. The bass most attuned to you could be among them.

Fender Custom Shop Month in January

Are you a fan of the many great Fender electric bass guitars we carry? Then you’ll be pleased to know that it is currently Fender Custom Shop Month at Bass Central. For this month, you’ll be able to score amazing deals on these high-end bass guitars, bringing the prices for these instruments much lower than the typical list prices. Take a look at some of the great selections we have on sale:

• MASTERBUILT 1970's Jazz Bass – This classic bass guitar features chrome hardware, a u-shaped neck, and a two-piece ash body, as well as American Standard fretware and a white three-ply pickguard.
• Pino Paladino Signature Bass – If it’s good enough for Pino, then it’s great for everyone. This bass guitar features an alder body, a c-shaped quarter sawn maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, and vintage-style frets, in addition to vintage-style tuning machines and chrome/nickel hardware.
• Relic 1955 P Bass Black – They don’t make bass guitars like this one anymore. This vintage-style selection includes an ash body, a single-coil original 1950s Precision bass pickup, and an original two-saddle 1950s Precision bass bridge.

Take a look at our huge selection and shop now for a new bass guitar. Our business is owned and operated by bass players, so you can rest assured that you’ll be able to find the right selections for your bass playing needs.

Product Highlight – F-Bass Guitars

For nearly 30 years, bass players all over the world have been digging the sound of F-Bass selections. These quality bass guitars are built for today’s player but play and feel like the great vintage basses that many players have been seeking for years. The team at F-Bass has worked hard to create and build the perfect electric bass guitars by studying other instruments, looking for what players need the most in a bass guitar. Take a look at some of the selection we have in stock at Bass Central:

• F Bass BN5 NATURAL Maple – Featuring a natural swamp ash body, a three-piece maple neck, and custom humbucker pickups with matching wood covers, this unique bass is a great option for any player.
• Alain Caron 6 Fretless Un-Lined / Spruce Top – Expand your sonic palette with this great bass guitar. This six-string bass features a baple body, an ebony fingerboard, and 28 frets.
• F Bass VF5 PJ Lake Placid Blue – People won’t be able to take their eyes off you when you play this distinct bass on stage. It features a beautiful blue color, as well as a 21 fret maple fingerboard.

Shopping online for new electric bass guitars with Bass Central is a smart move. Our business is proud to provide you with high-end options for serious players, as well as standard basses and accessories for everyone!

Bass Players You May Not Know – Metal Edition

Bass Central’s recurring blog series on amazing bass players you may not know is back with an entry on some of the hottest metal bass players on the scene. Whether you are into drone metal or are a fan of thrash metal, you should check out the players we have featured in this blog post:

• Greg Anderson – Although he picks up both the guitar and bass, Greg Anderson has performed bass for a wide variety of some of the most legendary recent metal groups. You can hear him playing bass in Sunn O))), Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine, and Goatsnake. Check out Sunn O)))’s collaboration with legendary singer Scott Walker, Soused.
• Steve Harris – Everyone loves Maiden, but we rarely think of Steve Harris. His definitive gallop style is heard on most Iron Maiden records. If you haven’t heard The Number of the Beast, do yourself a favor and check it out today. It’s one of the most definitive metal albums out there.
• Colin Edwin – When it comes to progressive metal and rock, Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree is a great player who performs using both fretted and fretless basses. Check out In Absentia to hear some of their heavier tracks.

Whether you are playing metal or are just a fan of the music, Bass Central is proud to provide you with the best electric bass guitars, amps, and more for your needs. Our business is owned and operated by bass players, so you can feel confident that we’ll provide you with quality selections at prices you can afford.

Find a Perfect Sound with the Bass Metaphors

Making sure your bass sounds perfect at all times can be a challenge. From electric bass guitars to effects pedals, Bass Central has a wide array of quality selections to help make your performances perfect at all times.

One of these fantastic selections includes the Bass Metaphors pedal.  This is a preamp, EQ, distortion, compressor, and DI multi-effect unit in a channel strip tool box that allows you to properly shape your sound in a live environment, as well as in a professional studio or when you are just recording into your computer. Features of this fantastic pedal include a high impedance instrument imput level, a switchable compressor with the perfect bass compression, musical treble and bass EQ bands with a level control amount, and a dedicated ¼” unbalanced dry output. Both new bass players and experienced musicians really enjoy using this channel strip selection for a variety of applications, but it’s great for gigging musicians that don’t want to have a lot of extra accessories while performing.

When you are ready to purchase new effects, Bass Central is your online source for quality instruments, amps, and effects. Find the item you need by shopping online with our online business.