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Parts of the Bass
Bass guitar

The five main parts of the bass

James Porter

A bass guitar consists of many parts and pieces put together. All the parts of the bass are important to the sound the instrument produces. As you begin learning to play bass guitar, it will be worthwhile to know your way around it. This brief guide can help you get familiar with the parts of the bass.

There are essentially five important parts of the bass: the headstock, neck, body, pickups and bridge. Let's take a look at each one individually.

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