Bass & Electric Guitars

An electric guitar is a plucked-string instrument that uses electrical amplification to produce sound, while a bass guitar is a similar instrument with a longer neck, four strings, and a lower pitch range, designed to play the bass line in music.

Electric Guitar:

Number of Strings: Typically 6.
Tuning: EADGBE (from lowest to highest).
Scale Length: Usually 25.5 inches or less.
Typical Role: Plays melodies, harmonies, and chords.
Genres: Rock, pop, blues, jazz, metal.
Sound: Higher-pitched, can be used for lead and rhythm parts.

Electric Bass Guitar:

Number of Strings: Typically 4 (though 5 and 6 string models exist).
Tuning: EADG (from lowest to highest), an octave lower than the lowest four strings of a guitar.
Scale Length: Usually 34 inches.
Typical Role: Provides the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of a song, often working closely with the drums.
Genres: Funk, R&B, jazz, rock, and pop.
Sound: Lower-pitched, creates a deep, driving sound.