Does Les Paul make bass guitars?
A Les Paul, Built for Bass! The Gibson Les Paul Bass gives you Les Paul quality, in 4-string bass form! As any 6-string guitarist knows, the Les Paul Standard has been one of the finest electric guitars for 60 years. With a Les Paul Bass, bass players like you can join the ranks of Les Paul lovers everywhere.
How long is a Les Paul Standard?
Overall length is 40 in. (101.6 cm.), 14 in. (35.6 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 2 in.
Why is bass longer than guitar?
Electric bass strings are much thicker, hence heavier, than electric guitar strings – this allows them to sound at a much lower frequency without needing double the length. (Guitars have scale lengths in the region 24-25 inches, electric basses around 30-34 inches depending on the style.
Who plays Les Paul Bass?
Australian jazz vocalist and double bassist Nicki Parrott, dubbed by the legendary Les Paul as having “that special gift you cannot buy in a music store,” has an ever-growing and monumental career filled with prestigious awards, countless festival appearances and an impressive roster of musicians performed with.
Where are Gibson bass guitars made?
Nashville
Gibson make their solid-body basses in Nashville and their semi-hollow basses in Memphis. All Gibson instruments are made in the USA.
Why are basses more expensive than guitars?
Bass guitar is usually more expensive than regular guitars because the production of one bass guitar requires more raw materials. Also, regular guitars sell more than bass guitars. Therefore, profit margins are not big enough, so companies are compelled to raise a price for bass guitars.
What kind of body does a Gibson Les Paul bass have?
It had a Honduras mahogany body with a three-piece mahogany set neck with 24 frets, and a 30 1/2″ scale. Besides volume and tone control it had a number of tone-shaping switches (passive circuitry) and two oval humbuckers.
What kind of guitar is Les Paul Standard?
The Les Paul Standard has been the most respected set-neck solidbody electric guitar on the planet for a whopping 60 years, but there’s no reason six-string guitarists should have all the fun. The Les Paul Standard Bass captures the classic construction and elegant look of the original guitar, in a bass with a body proportioned to its length.
When was the Les Paul signature bass made?
A hollow body version was created in 1973, named the Les Paul Signature bass. This was a long scale bass (34½”) with double cutaways.
Is there a warranty on a Gibson Les Paul bass?
Check one out today at your authorized Gibson dealer, and discover the beauty and versatility of the Les Paul Standard Bass. Each includes a Gibson hardshell case and owner’s manual, and is covered by Gibson’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and 24/7/365 Customer Service.