Bass guitars

Our bass guitar collection covers beginner to intermediate models suited to schools, students and developing players. With options from leading brands including Yamaha, Fender and Ibanez, the range includes 4-string and 5-string basses, short-scale instruments for younger learners and electro-acoustic models for performance. Read more…

Our bass guitar collection covers beginner to intermediate models suited to schools, students and developing players. With options from leading brands including Yamaha, Fender and Ibanez, the range includes 4-string and 5-string basses, short-scale instruments for younger learners and electro-acoustic models for performance.

Bass guitars for schools and education

These instruments offer dependable tuning, comfortable neck profiles and durable hardware, making them suitable for classroom use, ensemble rehearsals and peripatetic teaching. Short-scale basses support KS2 and KS3 learners by reducing stretch and improving playability, while full-size options give older students a clear route into band work and performance pathways.

Electric basses for band programmes

Electric bass guitars are a core part of school bands, jazz groups and contemporary ensembles. Their solid construction and consistent output make them reliable for regular use, and paired with a suitable amplifier they support rock, pop, funk and worship music with ease.

4-string and 5-string models

Most students begin with a 4-string bass, tuned to E A D G, which provides the foundation for all styles of ensemble playing. Schools and progressing learners may select a 5-string model for extended low range, useful in modern genres and advanced study.

Short-scale bass guitars

Short-scale instruments reduce overall length, making them easier for younger players or those with smaller hands. They maintain full bass tone while improving reach and comfort, helping students focus on timing, groove and technique.

Reliable brands for beginners and progressing players

Yamaha bass guitars offer strong tuning stability and balanced tone, and the entry-level TRBX series is widely chosen by schools for its reliability and ease of setup.

Fender and Squier models provide familiar feel and clear, punchy sound, making them suitable for students moving into band rehearsals or performance work.

Ibanez basses give learners slim neck profiles and modern tonal flexibility, ideal for students exploring diverse genres and advanced techniques.

Electro-acoustic bass options

Electro-acoustic bass guitars support unplugged ensemble work, school concerts and amplified performances. Built-in pickups allow direct connection to PA systems, making them suitable for music departments needing versatile teaching instruments.

Durability and classroom resilience

Strong tuners, reinforced neck joints and stable bridge designs ensure these bass guitars withstand daily use in busy teaching environments. Consistent setup reduces maintenance and guarantees reliable performance across lessons.

How bass guitars support musical development

Bass guitar teaches timing, harmony, ensemble awareness and rhythmic discipline. It supports cross-curricular work in band programmes, creative arts and performance studies, giving students a practical route into group music-making.

About bass guitars

Bass guitars provide the low-frequency foundation of most modern music. Electric basses use magnetic pickups and require an amplifier, while electro-acoustic models offer acoustic resonance with optional amplification.

Choosing the right model

Scale length, body weight, pickup style and string configuration influence comfort and sound. This collection offers suitable choices for first-time players, progressing musicians and education departments equipping ensembles and class sets. For related options see our electric guitars and bass amplifiers collections.

Accessories

Strings, tuners, gigbags, stands and amplifiers are available to support teaching spaces, protect instruments and give students the tools they need for practice and performance. Browse our guitar and ukulele accessories for full support items.