When looking for an inexpensive option for bass guitars, many start with the Dean acoustic electric bass for good reason. The overall quality, sound, and playability are very good for the price.
This line of bass guitars comes complete with a mahogany body and a select spruce top. The neck is also of mahogany with a rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlay. It has die cast tuners and a rosewood bridge. This bass also comes complete with its own onboard preamp electronics.
The playability is pretty good compared to more expensive guitars, although some smaller bass players may not like it as much. The Dean acoustic bass line has a pretty deep and large body which may be more suitable for musicians with longer arms. The fret is a little thinner, though, to accommodate for easy play. Some bass players may complain that the strings sit too low to the fret board causing a little bit of a buzzing sound when a string is struck too hard, but this is an easy fix. It can usually be adjusted on guitars by a nut right inside the sound hole at the end of the neck. If a musician does not know how to do this, it is an inexpensive fix at any guitar shop.
The sound of these bass guitars is very comparable to more expensive guitars. Many consumers are very pleased with the beautiful acoustic sound, and it is surprisingly loud for an acoustic bass. Many bass players love the sound of the bass when it is being recorded or performed on with a microphone. It is said to improve and preserve the acoustic sound, but the internal electric components do not deliver such satisfaction. Bass players are said to be somewhat dissatisfied with the onboard electric components of this instrument, saying that they do not clearly represent the beautiful acoustic sound of the guitar.
Another gripe about some guitars in this line would be the fact that the guitar does not have a strap nut on the back of the guitar, so the person playing the guitar has to tie the strap to the headboard. Some also say they wish the finish was a little more glossy, but that is all a matter of opinion.
Dean acoustic bass guitars are available at almost every large music shop, and they are a favorite for beginners. Many advanced players own them as well as they are good for acoustic jam sessions, and for any other use where they may not be able to amplify the sound of their bass. The price is pretty low compared to other bass guitars. They usually stay under the $200.00 mark. A five-string acoustic-electric can be purchased for the low price of about $300.00.
There is not much of a variety of finishes available for this guitar. Most can only be found in a natural wood or black finish.
Whether looking for a new bass guitar to add to the arsenal, or looking for their first bass guitar, bass players should be sure to browse through the Dean section at their local music shop. Their beautiful acoustic sound and playability make this instrument a spectacular value.
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