Bass guitars, amps and strings
Bass Department for Sale
Our bass department covers the whole low end: basses from Fender, Fender Squier, Ibanez, Warwick and Cort, amplifiers and cabinets from Aguilar and Peavey, and a large wall of strings from DR Strings, D'Addario and Elixir.
- Fender and Squier basses
- Ibanez, Warwick and Cort
- Aguilar amps and cabinets
- DR, D'Addario and Elixir strings
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How to choose
A bass is chosen by feel and scale first, and by sound second. Try the neck before you look at the pickups.
Beginner
If you are starting out, look for a four-string bass with a standard long scale and a comfortable neck. A Fender Squier Precision or Jazz style bass, or a Cort or Ibanez entry model, gives you a proven design at a fair price. Make sure the strings are not too high above the frets, because a low action makes a big difference for a new player. Pair it with a small practice amplifier with a headphone output, and add a tuner and a strap before you leave.
Intermediate
If you already play, think about what your current bass cannot do. A five-string gives you a lower range for modern styles, active electronics give more tone shaping on the instrument, and a better set of pickups changes the character more than most upgrades. Try Fender, Ibanez and Warwick instruments side by side through the same amplifier. This is also the time to experiment with strings: roundwounds from DR Strings or D'Addario sound bright and punchy, while flatwounds give a smooth, vintage thump, and Elixir strings stay fresh for longer.
Expert
At a professional level, you are building a rig rather than buying a bass. Choose the amplifier and cabinet together, because the speaker size shapes the sound: a 2x10 cabinet is punchy and focused, and a 1x15 cabinet adds depth. Aguilar heads such as the AG500 and AG700 give clean headroom for large stages, and a lightweight SL cabinet is easier on the back without losing low end. On the instrument, pay attention to neck stability, fretwork and how evenly each string speaks across the whole fingerboard.
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About our bass department
Bass players tend to be practical buyers. The instrument has to sit comfortably, stay in tune and give a strong, even note across the neck, and the amplifier has to deliver that note clearly at the volume of the band. This department is organised around that. Basses, amplification, strings and accessories sit together so you can build a setup that works as one system.
The range runs from affordable Squier and Cort basses to Warwick instruments and Aguilar heads and cabinets that are used on professional stages.
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As the online home of Marshall Music Pretoria, we've helped countless musicians find their sound. Something small enough for a bedroom setup? No problem. Big enough for a full stage? It's here — and we deliver anywhere in South Africa.
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Buying Bass Department in South Africa
Looking for Bass Department? Everything on this page is priced in Rand and held in real stock at OneStopMusic — the online store of Marshall Music Pretoria. We deliver anywhere in South Africa, usually within 2–4 working days, and you are welcome to try the gear in person at our Menlo Park store. Not sure which model is right for you? Call 012 991 6077 — our team plays this gear every day and will give you honest, pressure-free advice.