The body of the bass guitar is usually the largest part of a bass. This part plays a big role in resonating the vibration of the strings as you play. The type of wood used for the body has a big effect on the tone of the bass. Softer woods add warmth while harder woods make for very bright, percussive tones.
Beside above, how big is the body of a bass guitar?
Standard (Full-size) 34” Long Scale Bass guitar
A bass at this scale length will have an overall length of about 45 inches depending on the body style and head stock shape, but it really is best to focus on the Scale Length.
Also question is, how do you make a jazz bass?
Accordingly, how thick is a Fender bass?
How Thick Is A Fender Bass?
| Scale length: | 34” |
|---|---|
| Neck thickness at nut: | .948” (24.09mm) |
| Neck thickness at 1st fret: | .832” (21.14mm) |
| Neck thickness at 12th fret: | .882” (22.42mm) |
| Neck thickness at joint: | 1.014” (25.75mm) |
How thick is a precision bass body?
Body Thickness: 1 3/4″
How thick should a bass neck be?
1-11/16″ (43mm) – P Bass® This is the standard size for P Bass® necks.
Is it cheaper to build your own bass guitar?
Getting a custom bass built is not cheap. Often bass builders charge a significant fee for the work, a fee that is usually the same as if you’d be buying a high-end bass from the store. It takes a lot of work hours to build a bass from scratch and it doesn’t come cheap.
Is it worth it to build a bass?
If you just want to upgrade to a better bass and just need a solid workhorse, I’d nearly always suggest just buying a bass. Assembling/building one is fun, but its only really worth it if you really want that experience, or if there’s simply no other bass out there that you find suitable.
What wood is used for bass?
Maple, bubinga, rosewood, oak, wenge, walnut, ash and mahagony are some of the most popular types of wood for bass bodies and necks.
Why is the bass guitar shaped like that?
Fender Jazz Bass or J – Bass
Its body shape was modeled after 1960 Jazzmaster guitar by Fender. It has its center of gravity close to neck, thereby, providing better balance.