Whenever a beginner wishes to choose a new acoustic bass guitar, it can be pretty daunting for them. Often, they are perplexed by two main problems, and this is really due to the wide spectrum of choices that they have.
- What are the things to look out for when choosing an acoustic bass guitar
- What is, amongst the sea of musical instruments, the best acoustic bass guitars for beginners
As we have been in this stage before, we know exactly how the beginner feel. As such, we will now pen down our observations and experiences into this post, and we seek to address the concerns that you might have.
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Beginners Guide To Choosing An Acoustic Bass Guitar
Before you choose the best acoustic bass guitar for beginner, you might want to read up a little on the different types of bass guitars as well as the anatomy of the entire bass guitar itself!
For the newbie, it will be important for you to note that the acoustic bass guitar has a deep mellow sound. As such, if you are looking into playing on stage, you might want to find acoustic bass guitars that have a jack for you to plug in an amplifier. We always recommend our students and players to get a guitar that has simpler controls and contours that suits the body. If you find that the usual guitars are too thick, then the thin body acoustic bass guitar will be a better choice for you!
There are a few questions that might guide you through the entire buying process.
- What is my budget for getting the acoustic bass guitar
- Should I buy a 2nd hand acoustic bass guitar instead
- Are my hands small? If so, then I should get a short scale acoustic bass guitar instead.
Top Acoustic Bass Guitars For Beginners
Now that we have provided to you a rough guide, it is time for you to look into some possible choices when it comes to choosing your first acoustic bass. As a general recommendation, we will look into choices that is affordable and will not break your bank.
1. Fender CB-60SCE Beginner Acoustic-Electric Beginner Bass Guitar
Interestingly, the Fender CB-60SCE Beginner Acoustic-Electric Beginner Bass Guitar is one of the rare few guitars that are very specifically developed for beginners in mind. Indeed, the Fender CB-60SCE is very well received by many professional teachers who will recommend this guitar to their students too.
The acoustic bass guitar comes in two different designs. You can choose between the classic design or the Kingman design. Both of them are very suited for beginners due to the design as well as the ability of the guitar to produce good music! The classic model uses a slim-taper neck profile that is well suited for players of all skill levels. The mahogany back does compliment the concert acoustic guitar, and you can be assured that it will be so easy for you to have a grip on this guitar as well as to learn the rudiments on this.
Note that this is actually an acoustic-electric guitar, so it does allow you to plug in an amp for you to project your music out on stage. Now, time to get your stage fright settled!
Pros
- Specially made for beginnners
- Good materials
- Easy to play
- Warm rounder tone
Cons
- Need to use amplifiers
2. Fender CC-60s Left Handed Acoustic Guitar
For the left handed players, you can finally rejoice with the Fender CC-60s Left Handed Acoustic Guitar. This acoustic bass guitar is designed for left handed players who are just starting to play the acoustic bass guitar.
The CC-60S LH is really suited for players who are just picking up the trade, and this is also due to the controls, as well as the design, of the guitar too. It has a smaller body that allows you to move it around with ease. Also, the design of the guitar allows easy fingerpicking too.
Pros
- Good sound
- Easy to fingerpick
- Suitable for left handed players
- Easy controls
Cons
- Not a full size guitar
- Needs an amp for a bigger stage
Conclusion
Noticed we only listed a few choices for the best acoustic bass guitar for you? This is because these are the very 2 acoustic bass guitars that I introduce to my students too! If it works my students, who are pretty young, I figured the same must apply for musicians of all skill levels and ages. All you got to do is to follow our guide, and you will be able to play like Sungha Jung in no time!