Can I use an acoustic bass instead of an electric bass?

If you choose an electro acoustic bass guitar you can certainly give it a try and see if you like the resulting sound. However, acoustic basses do have a very different quality of tone to an electric bass. They naturally have more attack but less sustain. This means you may need some help from compression and EQ if you want to play an acoustic bass with a live electric band.

Which are the most popular acoustic bass guitars?

Our two best selling acoustic bass guitars are the Ibanez PCBE12MH Open Pore model and the Sigma BMC-15E. Both are high quality and provide excellent value for money.