The Great Bass Players of David Bowie

The legendary David Bowie has passed, but fortunately we have years and years of great music that we can enjoy from this amazing artist. As a tribute to the Thin White Duke, we have put together a small list of some of Bowie’s best bass players. 

• Gail Ann Dorsey – From 1995 until his death, Dorsey laid down the bottom end on Bowie’s albums and in his live band. She was known for taking the Freddy Mercury parts when they performed the legendary single, “Under Pressure.”
• Trevor Bolder – One of the Spiders from Mars, Bolder is one of the most important bass players Bowie ever had. He performed on the albums The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Hunky Dory, and Aladdin Sane, paving the way for Punk. After his time with Bowie, Trevor Bolder performed for many years with Uriah Heap. Bolder passed away in 2013.
• George Murray – During Bowie’s Berlin period, his band typically consisted of Carlos Alomar on guitar, Dennis Davis on drums, and George Murray on bass. His performances can be heard on Stations to Station, Low, and “Heroes,” as well as Iggy Pop’s The Idiot, which was produced by Bowie.

Whether you are paying tribute to Bowie or are just interested in rocking in your own personal way, Bass Central has the items you need. From high-end bass guitars to some of the best bass amps on the planet, our business always takes care of your bass needs.

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!

Product Highlight – Zon Bass Guitars

Take your bass playing abilities further when with a Zon bass from Bass Central. We know what bass players are looking for when it comes to a dependable bass guitar and Zon basses are one of them! Serious bass players really like these selections, as they are some of the best constructed bass guitars available! Take a look at some of the high-end selections we have in stock:

• Zon Sonus 4 Ash Body – This quality bass guitar features a natural flat satin finish, as well as a three-band EQ, and chrome hardware. When you purchase it, it also comes with a gig bag!
• Zon Sonus 4 Standard Fretless Lined Import Quilt Maple Top – With a great maple body, satin finish, and black hardware, you are sure to look as good as you sound when playing this bass on stage.
• Sonus 5 Custom Quilt Flamed Redwood Top Fretless Lined – Groove and dynamics are the name of the game with this 5-string bass. It features an ash body, gloss finish, and chrome hardware.

Don’t wait one minute more! Bass Central features exceptional Zon bass guitars for sale, as well as a wide selection of amps, pedals, and accessories. Whether you’ve been playing for 30 years of 3 months, we are sure you’ll be able to find great instruments from our business.

Product Highlight – Fodera Bass Guitars

Since 1983, Fodera has been making practical bass guitars for professional players. Founders Vinny Fodera and Joey Lauricella worked together to build distinctive basses that sounded great and played well. They have certainly succeeded and since then, players like Victor Wooten, Matt Garrison, and Tom Kennedy have relied on Fodera selections when they are performing. Bass Central is proud to offer a wide variety of 4-, 5-, and 6-string options for you:

• Victor Wooten 4 Buckeye Burl Top – A reissue of the 1983 Fodera bass, this selection comes with a buckeye burl top, an EMG P/J, and black hardware.
• Imperial 5 Elite Maple Burl Top – Also known as “the Alien,” this 5-string bass guitar feature an Indian rosewood board, a matching headstock, and Seymour Duncan dual coils.
• Emperor 6 Standard Flame – If you need that extra tone while you are playing, the Emperor 6-string from Fodera is an amazing selection. Its features include a hard rock maple neck, a Pau-Ferro fingerboard, and a Pope pre-amp with dual coil pickups.

When you are looking for a Fodera bass, you’re sure to find the selection that you need online at Bass Central. We offer a huge array of high-end and affordable bass guitars for players at every skill level.

Product Highlight – Alembic Bass Guitars

As a dedicated bass player, you only want the best bass guitars available! Bass Central has a wide array of selections available for you, including high-end Alembic bass guitars. Long touted as the “Cadillac” of basses, these exceptional guitars are expertly constructed using only the best wood and sophisticated active electronics. Take a look at some of the selections we carry:

• Stanley Clarke – These Alembic basses are named after jazz player Stanley Clarke, who is best known for his work with the bank Return to Forever. We offer the Signature Standard Spalted Maple, Signature Deluxe, and the Brown Models, just to name a few.
• Mark King – You’ll be laying down a funky groove with these bass guitars named after the bassist for Level 42. Our collection of Mark King Alembics includes Signature, Deluxe, and 5-String selections.
• Essence – Looking for the Alembic sound on a budget? The Essence series are a great selection for you. These are smaller and lighter basses that feature Alembic’s signature low-pass filter, giving you tone and control with just a simple twist of the knob.

This is just a small sampling of the many great Alembic bass guitars we have in stock. Take a look at our selections and choose the right bass for your needs today.