If it looks like a guitar but has 4 strings, it’s probably a bass guitar, a big ukulele, or a guitar with two snapped strings.
Alder is a commonly used tonewood for electric guitar bodies, prized for its balanced, full-bodied sound with clear mids and a slightly warm, rounded tone. It’s relatively lightweight and easy to work with, making it a favourite choice for many manufacturers, including Fender. Alder bodies produce a well-defined sound that works well across a variety of music styles, from rock and blues to pop and jazz. Its smooth grain also takes paint finishes beautifully, contributing to the classic look of many guitars.
The bass guitar is the backbone of many musical styles, delivering the low-end power that holds everything together. Designed to play deep, resonant notes, it typically has four strings—though five- and six-string models are also popular—and comes in both fretted and fretless versions. Bass guitars can be electric or acoustic, with solid or hollow bodies, and are used across genres from rock and funk to jazz and reggae. In this category, you’ll find a wide selection of bass guitars to suit all levels, from beginner to pro, each built to provide great tone, feel, and reliability.
A left-handed guitar is specially built for players who strum with their left hand and fret with their right. Unlike simply flipping a right-handed guitar, a true left-handed model has reversed components like the nut, bridge, and controls, ensuring proper intonation and playability. They’re often harder to find, with fewer models and colour options available, making the hunt part of the journey for many lefty players. Despite the challenge, playing a guitar that’s built specifically for your dominant hand can make all the difference in comfort, technique, and expression.
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Sire is a music company best known for its high-quality yet affordable electric bass and guitar instruments. Originally founded by Larry DiMarzio and later rejuvenated through a collaboration with legendary bassist Marcus Miller, Sire has built a strong reputation for producing instruments that offer professional-level features without the premium price tag. The brand’s rise to prominence came particularly through the Sire Marcus Miller bass line, which gained popularity among both beginners and seasoned musicians for its build quality, versatile tone options, and stylish design.
In addition to bass guitars, Sire also makes electric and acoustic guitars, including collaborations with artists like Larry Carlton, a renowned jazz-fusion guitarist. These guitars are praised for their smooth neck profiles, reliable electronics, and classic aesthetics reminiscent of vintage Fender-style models. Sire’s focus on player comfort, quality components, and value has made it a go-to brand for those seeking boutique-style instruments without the boutique price, helping to democratise access to great gear.
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All-inclusive package featuring bass, amplifier, cable, strap, plectrums, and a gig bag Ideal for novices, featuring a lightweight build and a user-friendly C-shaped neck Distinctive styling, showcasing a modern dual cutaway body and a 20-fret fingerboard Fretboard and neck equipped with visual markers for easy reference
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STABLE QUALITY: The full-size bass guitar features a naturally dried solid paulownia body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard. Quality tonewood interstitial structure is uniform and dense, which is not easy to crack and deform. This right-handed bass guitar with a polished surface looks shinier while standing up to years of wear and tear BETTER T…
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♫【STABLE QUALITY & GREAT FEELINGS】 The 4 string bass guitar is made of high-quality basswood on body and stable rosewood on bridge and fingerboard. The ergonomic cut surface of the full size bass guitar and 20-fert provides a fantastic fret-hand feel when you play. ♫【EXCELLENT TONE DISPLAY】 You can play all the warm and rock music styles you want w…
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Sealed bass tuning keys, compatible with most Ibanez/Yamaha/Schecter/Warwick/Washburn and other similar style electric/acoustic basses with a headstock tuner hole size of 14mm (9/16") 18:1 Tuning Ratio for excellent tuning accuracy and minimal slippage; Makes for a finer degree of control than lower ratios Solid and durable construction, easy to in…
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PERFECT BASS FOR YOUNGER BEGINNERS – The 3/4 LA Bass Guitar is made to the same high standards as our full size LA bass guitar but features a shorter scale and smaller body resulting in a great compact instrument. CRISP CLEAR TONE & PUNCHY LOW-END DEPTH – The split coil humbucking pickup with volume and tone controls means that this bass guitar is …
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