Junior bass guitars

Junior bass guitars are best for children below the age of 11. Regular basses are just too big and in particular, too long. Either 1/2 size or 3/4 size bass guitars will do. Children below the age of 7 can use 1/2 size bass guitars while those between 8 and 11 would need 3/4 size basses. However, if your child is over the age of 11, consider buying a full size bass guitar. Unless if he or she is small.

When shopping for junior bass guitars, pay attention to your child's reach. The figures presented above are average. It's only a guide that you can follow. Obviously, not every child is the same.

Junior basses are perfect for helping children develop their skills quickly. Your child will be under no strain and will enjoy playing. These basses are perfect for smaller hands. Full size bass guitars can be discouraging because of the level of difficulty that is involved when playing these basses. Their scale is just too long and the neck too large, so they require large finger stretches.

Junior bass guitars are also cheaper than full size bass guitars. So it's pointless buying a more expensive bass that your child has no use for. But it doesn't mean that these short scale, thin neck basses are inferior. They come with the same high-quality electronics found on their full-sized counterparts.

Do you want your youngster to develop proper bass guitar skills right from the start? Try a junior bass. They're perfect for anyone with small hands, or anyone who likes the feel of a short-scale bass.

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