{"id":16921,"date":"2022-10-28T11:58:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T10:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=16921"},"modified":"2022-11-08T09:31:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T09:31:23","slug":"chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Best Beginner Bass in 2022&#8230; the Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/#ABOUT_CHICAGO_BASSES\" >ABOUT CHICAGO BASSES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/#STANDARD_OR_ANYTHING_BUT\" >STANDARD (OR ANYTHING BUT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/#34_BASS_FULL_SOUND\" >3\/4 BASS, FULL SOUND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/#SHORT_SCALE\" >SHORT SCALE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/#BRING_OUT_THE_BIG_GUNS_%E2%80%93_CHICAGO_EXTENDED_RANGE\" >BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS \u2013 CHICAGO EXTENDED RANGE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/#GO_UPMARKET_WITH_THE_SELECT\" >GO UPMARKET WITH THE SELECT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/#THE_FULL_SHEBANG_%E2%80%93_CHICAGO_STARTER_PACKS\" >THE FULL SHEBANG \u2013 CHICAGO STARTER PACKS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/#FINAL_THOUGHTS\" >FINAL THOUGHTS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Finding the best beginner bass is the first hurdle any aspiring bassist will face when starting out.<\/p>\n<p>What are the differences between basses? How do pickups work? Why do people slap their basses? There\u2019s so much information out there, and it can seem overwhelming to a complete newbie.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Gear4music\/Chicago-Bass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Gear4music Chicago bass<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a good beginner bass guitar. In fact, it\u2019s a great place to start.<\/p>\n<p>This article will examine some of Gear4music\u2019s best entry-level basses in 2022, namely the Chicago bass guitars. But it\u2019ll also contain useful information for any beginner bassist, so make sure you read to the end if this is you. Learning more about different bass types certainly can\u2019t hurt, can it?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;ABOUT CHICAGO BASSES&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ABOUT_CHICAGO_BASSES\"><\/span><strong>ABOUT CHICAGO BASSES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/10\/3-4-Chicago-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The 3\/4 Chicago Bass Guitar by Gear4music, Black positioned at a slant, showing off controls and gloss finish\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Can you feel the wind blowing through your fingers? That\u2019s exactly the feeling that Gear4music want to conjure with their incredibly effective, insanely affordable Chicago bass range. Aimed solely at those just starting to play bass, these beauties look spectacular and perform very well despite their price.<\/p>\n<p>Each one of these models is ideal for budding bass players who want a bass that not only sounds good, but is also supremely easy to learn.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be hard-pressed to find a bass for beginners which outperforms these.<\/p>\n<p>Some common features of Gear4music\u2019s Chicago basses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A split and regular humbucker combination<\/strong>: This helps to create a crisp, thick, punchy tone which sounds great for any genre you\u2019re exploring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maple neck:\u00a0<\/strong>Light in colour and smooth in feel, these necks are used on all sorts of basses, even higher-end ones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gloss finishes:\u00a0<\/strong>As well as a sleek body shape, gloss finishes help the instrument to look really nice and shiny.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Included accessories:\u00a0<\/strong>These include gigbags, picks, cables, and straps to get you going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chicago basses are some of the best beginner basses from Gear4music, and this is partly down to the dynamism of the range. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the different types.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;STANDARD (OR ANYTHING BUT)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STANDARD_OR_ANYTHING_BUT\"><\/span><strong>STANDARD (OR ANYTHING BUT)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A bass for everyone. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Trans-Red-Burst\/1L1N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>standard Chicago<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is the flagship for this series, offering a solid playing experience with quality components.<\/p>\n<p>Its pickup combination &#8211; a JB Linear humbucker and PB Split humbucker &#8211; provides a thumping, powerful bass voicing, along with plenty of sonic versatility.<\/p>\n<p>This Gear4music bass guitar serves as an entry-level bass like no other \u2013 and it&#8217;s affordable, making it accessible to every single bassist out there.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Trans-Red-Burst\/1L1N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chicago Bass Guitar by Gear4music, Trans Red Burst<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_GwcZIUzKXk\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;3\/4 BASS, FULL SOUND&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_BASS_FULL_SOUND\"><\/span><strong>3\/4 BASS, FULL SOUND<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One for the little people! Or those with small hands, anyway.<\/p>\n<p>The Chicago range contains some stunning\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/3-4-Chicago-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Black\/2CNT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>3\/4 size basses<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>which are really comfortable to play and hold.<\/p>\n<p>These instruments are so-called 3\/4 size because they are 75% the size of a full bass. Their scale length (the length of the fretboard from bridge to headstock) is also shorter.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago\u2019s 3\/4 bass is perfect for any aspiring bassist who wants an easy-to-handle, smaller bass.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/3-4-Chicago-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Trans-Red\/2CNU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>3\/4 Chicago Bass Guitar by Gear4music, Trans Red<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GwCA7JI49mc\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;SHORT SCALE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHORT_SCALE\"><\/span><strong>SHORT SCALE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to Chicago\u2019s 3\/4 bass, their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Short-Scale-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Sunburst\/1YJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>short-scale basses<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are perfect for those who want a comfortable, easy-to-play instrument.<\/p>\n<p>The main difference is that the body is still full size, whilst the scale length has been reduced to 30\u2033.<\/p>\n<p>This gives them the feel and weight of a full-size bass, but with enhanced playability.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Short-Scale-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Sunburst\/1YJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chicago Short Scale Bass Guitar by Gear4music, Sunburst<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3GyetWUWIgc\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS \u2013 CHICAGO EXTENDED RANGE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BRING_OUT_THE_BIG_GUNS_%E2%80%93_CHICAGO_EXTENDED_RANGE\"><\/span><strong>BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS \u2013 CHICAGO EXTENDED RANGE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yet another reason this series is one of Gear4music\u2019s best \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-5-String-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Trans-Red\/1V6U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>five-string basses<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These models have one more low string than their four-string counterparts. This is usually tuned to a B and gives you more scope to play around with lower notes.<\/p>\n<p>Five-string basses are often used in rock and metal, but realistically they can be used in any genre. It just gives you that little bit extra.<\/p>\n<p>And if you want to go even further, there\u2019s also a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-6-String-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Black\/2ZYK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>six-string Chicago bass<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-5-String-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Trans-Red\/1V6U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chicago 5 String Bass Guitar by Gear4music, Trans Red<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shop now |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-6-String-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Black\/2ZYK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chicago 6 String Bass Guitar by Gear4music, Black<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-lHJOdRnj6I\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;GO UPMARKET WITH THE SELECT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GO_UPMARKET_WITH_THE_SELECT\"><\/span><strong>GO UPMARKET WITH THE SELECT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a bit more cash to splash (but not\u00a0<em>loads\u00a0<\/em>more) then the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Select-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Reverse-Red-Burst\/3L4I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chicago Select<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0offers some classy additions to the standard model.<\/p>\n<p>Its finish looks sublime for a reason \u2013 it boasts a quilted maple top. This gives it an ethereal, stunning aesthetic that\u2019s a cut above the rest.<\/p>\n<p>The roasted maple neck and fretboard then add an even more refined look \u2013 roasted maple is often seen on much more expensive models.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Select-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Reverse-Red-Burst\/3L4I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chicago Select Bass Guitar by Gear4music, Reverse Red Burst<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DVNtq-UzLxc\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;THE FULL SHEBANG \u2013 CHICAGO STARTER PACKS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_FULL_SHEBANG_%E2%80%93_CHICAGO_STARTER_PACKS\"><\/span><strong>THE FULL SHEBANG \u2013 CHICAGO STARTER PACKS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just when you thought this range couldn\u2019t get any better\u2026 you see the magnificent selection of bass\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Bass-Guitar-and-35W-Amp-Pack-Sunburst\/1PSG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>starter packs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the Chicago basses include some basic accessories, like a strap, picks, a cable, and more. However, these starter packs include a quality amp too, as well as replacement strings. Literally everything the budding bassist needs to start playing straight away.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Bass-Guitar-and-35W-Amp-Pack-Sunburst\/1PSG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chicago Bass Guitar + 35W Amp Pack, Sunburst<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FINAL THOUGHTS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FINAL_THOUGHTS\"><\/span><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/10\/Chicago-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Trans-Red-Burst-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The standard Chicago bass guitar by Gear4music in a Trans Red finish\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>So, there you have it. It should be relatively obvious why a Chicago is an incredible first bass.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst being inexpensive, it also offers a range of quality features, such as dynamic pickups. These will help you adapt the bass to any genre, making it the ideal bass guitar for beginners.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s a workhorse too, offering more than enough durability to see you through to an advanced level of bass playing. You really can\u2019t go wrong!<\/p>\n<p>But wait, there\u2019s more!<\/p>\n<p>Chicagos are great, but there are loads more Gear4music basses out there which are perfect for beginners. 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What are the differences between basses? How do pickups work? Why do people slap their basses? There\u2019s so much information out there, and it can seem overwhelming to a complete newbie. Luckily, you\u2019ve come to the right place. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":16922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Finding the right beginner bass is the first hurdle any aspiring bassist will face when starting out. What are the differences between basses? How do pickups work? Why do people slap their basses - have they been naughty? There's so much information out there, yet it can seem overwhelming to a complete newbie.\r\n\r\nLuckily, you've come to the right place. This article is going to examine some of Gear4music's best entry level basses in 2022. But it'll also contain useful information for any beginner bassist, so make sure you read to the end if this is you. Learning more about different bass types certainly can't hurt, can it?\r\n<h3>Chicago basses<\/h3>\r\nCan you feel the wind blowing through your fingers? That's exactly the feeling that Gearm4usic want to conjure within you with their incredibly effective, insanely affordable Chicago bass range. Aimed solely at beginners, these beauties look spectacular, and perform very well comparative to their price.\r\n\r\nYou'll be hard pressed to find a bass guitar which outperforms these. Some of the common features include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>A split and regular humbucker combination<\/strong>: This helps to create a crisp, thick, punchy tone which sounds great for any genres you're exploring.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Maple neck<\/strong>: Light in colour and smooth in feel, these necks are used on all sorts of basses, even higher end ones.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Gloss finishes<\/strong>: These help the instrument to look really nice and shiny.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Included accessories<\/strong>: These include gigbags, picks, cables, and straps the get you going.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPart of the reason Chicago basses are some of the best beginner basses from gear4music is because of the dynamism of the range. Here's a breakdown of the different types.\r\n<h3>Standard (or anything but)<\/h3>\r\nA bass for everyone. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Trans-Red-Burst\/1L1N\">standard Chicago<\/a> is the flagship for this series, offering a solid playing experience with quality components. Its pickup combination, which consists of a JB Linear humbucker and PB Split humbucker, will give you a thumping, powerful bass voicing, along with plenty of sonic versatility.\r\n\r\nThese serve as an entry level bass like no other - and their affordability ensures they're accessible to every single bassist out there.\r\n<h3>3\/4 bass, full sound<\/h3>\r\nOne for the little people! Or those with smaller hands, anyway. The Chicago range contains some stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/3-4-Chicago-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Black\/2CNT\">3\/4 size basses <\/a>which are really comfortable to play and hold. These instruments are so called because they are 75% the size of a full bass, and their scale length (the length of the fretboard from bridge to headstock) is shorter.\r\n\r\nChicago's 3\/4 bass is perfect for any aspiring bassist who wants an easy to handle, smaller bass.\r\n<h3>Short scale<\/h3>\r\nSimilar to Chicago's 3\/4 bass, their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Short-Scale-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Sunburst\/1YJX\">short scale basses<\/a> are perfect for those who want a really comfortable, easy to play instrument. The main difference is that the body is still full size, whilst the scale length has been reduced to 30\". This gives them the feel and weight of a full size bass, but with enhanced playability.\r\n<h3>Bring out the big guns - Chicago extended range<\/h3>\r\nYet another reason this series is one of Gear4music's best - their inclusion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-5-String-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Trans-Red\/1V6U\">five string basses<\/a>. These models have one more low string compared to their four string counterparts, which is usually tuned to a B. This means they let you go even lower, and give you more room to play around with a lower notes. This is often used in rock and metal, but realistically can be used in any genre. It just gives you that little bit extra.\r\n\r\nAnd if you want to go even further, there's also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-6-String-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Black\/2ZYK\">six string Chicago bass<\/a> to explore.\r\n<h3>Go upmarket with the Select<\/h3>\r\nIf you've got a bit more cash to splash (but still not <i>loads <\/i>more) then the Chicago Select offers some classy additions to the standard model. Its finish looks sublime for a reason - it boasts a quilted maple top, which gives it an ethereal, stunning aesthetic which is a cut above the rest. The roasted maple neck and fretboard then add an even more refined look - roasted maple is often seen on much more expensive models.\r\n<h3>The full shebang - Chicago starter packs<\/h3>\r\nJust when you thought this range couldn't get any better... you see the magnificent selection of bass starter packs. Whilst most of the Chicago basses included some basic accessories, like a strap, picks, a cable and more, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chicago-Bass-Guitar-and-35W-Amp-Pack-Sunburst\/1PSG\">starter packs<\/a> include a quality amp too, as well as replacement strings. Literally everything the budding bassist needs to start playing straight away.\r\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\r\nSo, there you have it. It should be relatively obvious why a Chicago is an incredible first bass. Whilst it'll be inexpensive, it'll also offer you a range of quality features which help it adapt to any genre, such as dynamic pickups. And it's a workhorse too, offering more than enough durability to see you through to an advanced level of bass playing. You really can't go wrong!\r\n<h3>Find out more<\/h3>\r\nChicagos are great, but there's loads more Gear4music basses out there which are perfect for beginners. Take a look down below:\r\n\r\nShop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Gear4music\/LA-Bass\">LA Bass guitars<\/a> Now!\r\n\r\nShop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Gear4music\/Harlem-Bass\">Harlem bass guitars<\/a> Now!\r\n\r\nShop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Gear4music\/Seattle-Bass\">Seattle bass guitars<\/a> Now!","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,105],"tags":[168,172,290],"class_list":["post-16921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-guides","category-guitars-bass","tag-bass","tag-gear4music","tag-guide"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Our Best Beginner Bass in 2022... the Chicago<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/chicago-bass-guitars-our-best-beginner-bass-in-2022\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Our Best Beginner Bass in 2022... the Chicago\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Finding the best beginner bass is the first hurdle any aspiring bassist will face when starting out. 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