bass guitar

British

/ beɪs /

noun

a guitar that has the same pitch and tuning as a double bass, usually electrically amplified

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"Black music has been big fixture in the UK," says neo-soul singer Omar, who's lent the V&A the bass guitar on which he wrote the 1990 hit There's Nothing Like This.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He later picked up the bass guitar, though he can’t remember exactly why.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Her lips are a neutral dusty mauve, her bass guitar a lustrous red.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

She sings and plays bass guitar, and was always involved with bands at school.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

Their instruments include an accordion, a bass guitar, a tuba, and bongo drums.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

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