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The Acoustic Bass Guitar: A Relative Newcomer
If you find out someone is a guitarist and you ask them what kind of guitar they play, chances are that the answer will not be "the acoustic bass." In the world of guitars, this instrument does not have an overly large following. It lacks the historical tradition of the classical acoustic guitar and the sexiness of the electric bass. However, the acoustic bass should not be discounted, as it does hold a certain place in the world of music. Although rarely utilized in its early years, it gained a foothold during the late 1980s when it was used during MTV Unplugged programs.
Acoustic bass guitars are an extremely recent advent as compared with most other versions of the instrument. The first acoustic basses on record are those made during the 1950s, and the first modern such instrument was developed in the early 1960s. The modern acoustic bass is accredited to Ernie Ball of California, who was supposedly felt that since electric guitars had bass instruments, acoustic guitars should too. Regardless of his motivation, Ball went on to collaborate with a man named George Fullerton and together, the two of them developed the first commercially produced acoustic bass, the Earthwood. This instrument was produced from 1972 to 1974 and again from 1976 to 1985.
An acoustic bass guitar, unlike its electric cousin, has a hollow wooden body similar to that of a steel-string acoustic guitar. It is generally fretted and possessed of four strings, although variations on this makeup do occur. The sound produced by this instrument is quite low, and as a result it can be difficult to hear unless an amplifier is used. Therefore, most acoustic basses have pickups that allow them to be used with amplifiers. Manufacturers of these instruments include Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Tacoma and a number of other companies.
It should be noted that while the modern acoustic bass dates back only to the 1950s, traditional Mexican music has utilized this instrument for much longer. This style of music actually uses several kinds of acoustic basses. One of the most common is the "baja sexto," which resembles a twelve-string guitar that has simply been tuned an octave lower. This instrument has been used in Texas since the 1920s, when "Tex-Mex" music began to become popular. A variation on the baja sexton is the "bajo sexton," which is tuned slightly differently.
Finally, it is impossible to discuss bass guitars without bringing up the "guitarron," the largest of the Mexican acoustic basses. This instrument is very large and has a strikingly deep body. It has six strings, as opposed to the modern acoustic bass's four, and is commonly used in the music of mariachi bands. Because of its great size, the guitarron produces a loud sound and does not require electric amplification, at least in smaller venues. This attribute, the number of its strings and the fact that the guitarron is fretless all make it noticeably different from the modern acoustic bass. Despite these variations, Mr. Ball is believed to have used the guitarron as inspiration for his invention.
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Headway Edb-1 Acoustic Instrument Preamp $319.59 With the compact Headway EDB-1 (Sheer Acoustic Equaliser Direct Blend) mega multi-purpose external pre-amplifier box you can completely shape your sound with a 5-band interactive EQ, switchable input impedance, and 3-way range switch. The preamp's controls offer acoustic guitar, bass, or violin settingswhich cut unwanted low end tones below the useable frequency range of the instrument. This cuts body-handling noise, unwanted resonances, feedback, and violin bowing noise. Feedback and other resonance problems may be further tackled by a very effective, broad-ranging tunable notch filter and a phase reverse control. The Headway EDB-1 preamp's inputs provide plenty of options for any amplification you use. Whether using a 1/4" jack, balanced stereo 1/4" jack, or XLR jack for a microphone, the EDB-1 has got you covered. Headway EDB-1 inputs include mono jack, stereo jack and XLR, through 2 channels. The inputs enable you to blend in an extra pickup, or microphone. You can plug into them with 1 or 2 standard mono jack leads, a jack lead plus an XLR, or a stereo jack lead. An unbalanced 1/4" jack would be related to the Channel 1 input. A balanced 1/4" jack relates to the stereo input (using channels 1 and 2), for an instrument using an internal mic and pickup, being blended internally. Channel 2 mic is an XLR input allowing you to use a microphone onstage, if your instrument does not have a pickup. Each channel's input impedance switches allow you to optimize the voicing for any of the major pickup types, while a huge amount of extra levels can be applied via the gain controls and master volume. Phantom power is also available to jack in and XLR inputs, making the unit friendly for use with quality condenser mics and Instruments wired with no battery inside instrument, but with active pickups needing powering. The outputs use a balanced XLR out and a line out jack. If an earth loop is heard causing hum, you may kill it by pressing the earth lift switch. The two outputs also allow you to split the signal, such as between an acoustic combo amp for stage monitoring and an out front mixing desk. The Headway EDB-1 preamp can be mounted on its rubber feet, carried with you on a belt clip. Powering is via two 9v PP3 ( 6F22 ) batteries, or via plug-in DC Power supply.Pro-audio qualityMono/Stereo jacks inputsXLR inputInput impedance switchable to optimize various pickup types3-way Range control selects High Pass Filter/Low-cut settings for guitar,violin, or bass.2 channels5-band interactive EQTunable Notch Filter with variable band width + In/OutPhantom power to Inputs via switchBalanced XLR Line Out (Mix of 2 channels ) + Earth Lift switchJack line out in mono mix of 2 channels.Battery or external DC Plug-in power supplyLow battery indicatorMount via rubber feet, Belt clipWeight: 1-1/2 lb.Dimensions: 5-1/2"D x 3-3/4"W x 1-3/4"H (height includes low-profile knobs) |
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Corex2 Acoustic Instrument Cable Red 12 Ft $59.95 As serious musicians know, acoustic instruments (unlike their electric counterparts) must often reproduce a very wide range of frequencies from deep lows to extended highs. Therefore, an acoustic instrument cable must be designed much differently than ordinary electric instrument cables.With this concept in mind, Core X2 carefully selected three separate wire gauges that were specifically created to reproduce well-defined lows, mids, and highs, and combine them together to provide the utmost tonal balance for your acoustic guitar.The Core X2 acoustic instrument cable was created to deliver a warm, full-rich frequency range of natural hardwood tones. This premium cable has been designed to capture and then share the wide blend of notes acoustic guitars produce.This is achieved with advanced technology, professional expertise by musicians working with engineers, and audiophile-grade components that include 99.99% oxygen-free strands of multi gauged copper and other high-grade materials. This Core X2 99.99% oxygen-free copper has far less crystals per foot than ordinary commodity copper and thus less obstacles for your signal to cross so that your guitar delivers a natural, clean, and pure tone with less loss and minimal distortion.Wrapped with audiophile-grade components in a flexible argyle-patterned woven jacket and paired with gold-plated connectors encased in detailed hardwood, you will look as good as you sound.The professional grade Core X2 acoustic instrument cable is made for professional and home studio use as well as for stage use.Designed for acoustic instruments delivering full-rich, woody, natural acoustic tonesDurable audiophile-grade materials preserve and elevate natural sound24K gold-plated connector tips resist corrosion and sustain signal strengthOxygen free 99.99% copper conductors for less distortion and cleaner soundThree separate wire gauges for balanced frequency response and pure toneQuad-balanced design rejects noiseDual-shielded construction eliminates RF and EMI interferenceStraight-to-angle Connectors encased in detailed hardwood finished with vintage brassArgyle cloth woven jacketLifetime manufacturer's warranty |
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CoreX2 Acoustic Instrument Cable Red 12 ft $59.95 As serious musicians know, acoustic instruments (unlike their electric counterparts) must often reproduce a very wide range of frequencies from deep lows to extended highs. Therefore, an acoustic instrument cable must be designed much differently than ordinary electric instrument cables.With this concept in mind, Core X2 carefully selected three separate wire gauges that were specifically created to reproduce well-defined lows, mids, and highs, and combine them together to provide the utmost tonal balance for your acoustic guitar.The Core X2 acoustic instrument cable was created to deliver a warm, full-rich frequency range of natural hardwood tones. This premium cable has been designed to capture and then share the wide blend of notes acoustic guitars produce.This is achieved with advanced technology, professional expertise by musicians working with engineers, and audiophile-grade components that include 99.99% oxygen-free strands of multi gauged copper and other high-grade materials. This Core X2 99.99% oxygen-free copper has far less crystals per foot than ordinary commodity copper and thus less obstacles for your signal to cross so that your guitar delivers a natural, clean, and pure tone with less loss and minimal distortion.Wrapped with audiophile-grade components in a flexible argyle-patterned woven jacket and paired with gold-plated connectors encased in detailed hardwood, you will look as good as you sound.The professional grade Core X2 acoustic instrument cable is made for professional and home studio use as well as for stage use. |
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Monster Cable Acoustic Instrument Cable Angled 21 Foot $99.95 A cable made to deliver the warmth, harmonics, and sustain of your acoustic with precision and clarity. Magnetic fields in ordinary cables cause frequency and phase distortions, but the patented 3-way Time Correct windings in the Monster Acoustic Instrument Cable reject interference protecting all of your instrument's transient attack, full output, and critical overtones. |
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Swr California Blonde Ii Acoustic Instrument Amp $799.99 The new California Blonde II amp is designed to meet and exceed the changing needs of acoustic instrumentalists of all styles! Great for live work, solo gigs, stereo monitoring, non-PA sound reinforcement, the 2-channel, 200-watt California Blonde II gives you the tone of the original SWR California Blondea longtime favoritewith additional features including a 1/4" Lo-Z balanced input, mic input phantom power, upgraded power amp circuitry, a tuning mute switch, reverb defeat switches for each individual channel, dedicated XLR outputs for each channel, a summed Channel Two 1/4" line out, and flexible patching and signal-routing capabilities. Smooth looks and warm, rich tone make it the ideal amp for acoustic instruments of all types!Mono and stereo inputsCustom Celestion 12" driver and Eminence Supertweeter2 channels (instrument and instrument/vocal)1/4" Lo-Z balanced inputMaster volume controlFoot-switchable spring reverb with Master Reverb ControlDiscrete solid state front end2 side chain effects loops (one for each channel)Channel 1 1/4" line outSummed 1/4" line outBalanced XLR line out (one for each channel)Summed balanced XLR line out (post reverb)Tuner outTilt stand for easy anglingTop handleChrome protective cornersBottom slot portBlonde textured vinyl coveringVibration-free speaker grilleTweeter attenuator controlChannel 1 controls: gain with clip indicator, push/push phase reverse, Aural Enhancer, bass, mid, treble, and effects blend)Channel 2 controls: mic/aux switch, gain with clip indicator, push/push phase reverse, bass, mid, treble, and effects blendMaster Section: reverb level and master volume |
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Used Headway Edb-1 Acoustic Instrument Preamp $278.04 With the compact Headway EDB-1 (Sheer Acoustic Equaliser Direct Blend) mega multi-purpose external pre-amplifier box you can completely shape your sound with a 5-band interactive EQ, switchable input impedance, and 3-way range switch. The preamp's controls offer acoustic guitar, bass, or violin settingswhich cut unwanted low end tones below the useable frequency range of the instrument. This cuts body-handling noise, unwanted resonances, feedback, and violin bowing noise. Feedback and other resonance problems may be further tackled by a very effective, broad-ranging tunable notch filter and a phase reverse control. The Headway EDB-1 preamp's inputs provide plenty of options for any amplification you use. Whether using a 1/4" jack, balanced stereo 1/4" jack, or XLR jack for a microphone, the EDB-1 has got you covered. Headway EDB-1 inputs include mono jack, stereo jack and XLR, through 2 channels. The inputs enable you to blend in an extra pickup, or microphone. You can plug into them with 1 or 2 standard mono jack leads, a jack lead plus an XLR, or a stereo jack lead. An unbalanced 1/4" jack would be related to the Channel 1 input. A balanced 1/4" jack relates to the stereo input (using channels 1 and 2), for an instrument using an internal mic and pickup, being blended internally. Channel 2 mic is an XLR input allowing you to use a microphone onstage, if your instrument does not have a pickup. Each channel's input impedance switches allow you to optimize the voicing for any of the major pickup types, while a huge amount of extra levels can be applied via the gain controls and master volume. Phantom power is also available to jack in and XLR inputs, making the unit friendly for use with quality condenser mics and Instruments wired with no battery inside instrument, but with active pickups needing powering. The outputs use a balanced XLR out and a line out jack. If an earth loop is heard causing hum, you may kill it by pressing the earth lift switch. The two outputs also allow you to split the signal, such as between an acoustic combo amp for stage monitoring and an out front mixing desk. The Headway EDB-1 preamp can be mounted on its rubber feet, carried with you on a belt clip. Powering is via two 9v PP3 ( 6F22 ) batteries, or via plug-in DC Power supply.Pro-audio qualityMono/Stereo jacks inputsXLR inputInput impedance switchable to optimize various pickup types3-way Range control selects High Pass Filter/Low-cut settings for guitar,violin, or bass.2 channels5-band interactive EQTunable Notch Filter with variable band width + In/OutPhantom power to Inputs via switchBalanced XLR Line Out (Mix of 2 channels ) + Earth Lift switchJack line out in mono mix of 2 channels.Battery or external DC Plug-in power supplyLow battery indicatorMount via rubber feet, Belt clipWeight: 1-1/2 lb.Dimensions: 5-1/2"D x 3-3/4"W x 1-3/4"H (height includes low-profile knobs) |
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Instrument Amplifier $116.3 An instrument amplifier is an electronic amplifier that converts the often barely audible or purely electronic signal from musical instruments such as an electric guitar, an electric bass, or an electric keyboard into an electronic signal capable of driving a loudspeaker that can be heard by the performers and audience. Combination ( combo ) amplifiers include a preamplifier, a power amplifier, tone controls, and one or more speakers in a cabinet, a housing usually made of hardwood, plywood, particleboard, or, less commonly, moulded plastic. Instrument amplifiers for some instruments are also available without an internal speaker; these amplifiers have to be plugged into an external speaker cabinet. A Fender combo amplifier being picked up with a microphone in a recording studio. Instrument amplifiers are available for specific instruments, including the electric guitar, electric bass, electric keyboards, and acoustic instruments such as the mandolin and banjo. Some amplifiers are designed for specific styles of music, such as the traditional style tweed guitar amplifiers used by blues and country musicians, and the Marshall amplifiers used by hard rock and heavy metal bands. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 156 Publication Date: 2009/11/25 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.36 inches |
