The bass guitar produces a deeper sound than a regular guitar and usually has 4 strings. While a guitar amp and bass amp are different, a 10-30 watt amp is sufficient for personal use, and 75+ watts is recommended for gigs. The bass guitar can be played by picking, finger strumming, or slap bass technique.

2.  The Bass guitar is a similar but
different thing from a regular guitar.

3. Less strings
 A bass guitar has less strings than your average guitar. They
usually have 4 strings, which are the most common. Some have
5, some have 6, but most bass guitars have 4.

4. Sound?
 The bass guitar produces a much deeper sound also.
 The Bass makes a bum, while a regular guitar makes a Bing. (If that makes any
sense).

5. Different Amps..?
 A guitar amp and a bass amp are 2 different things. It’s pretty
much common sense, but while asking around, I found out
that a lot of people didn’t know.

6. Recommended Sizes
 For personal use, I would suggest using a 10 to 30 watt amp.
 (its all you really need for self use)
 For gigs, I would say go bigger; 75 watts or bigger.

7. How to play?
 The bass guitar can be played in pretty much 3 different
ways…
 Picking
 Finger Strumming
 And Slapping

8. Finger Strumming
 Finger strumming is just how it sounds. You pull
up on the strings, as simple as that. It’s more of a
bluesy way to play. Finger strummers are usually
into funk or blues.

9. Picking
 Picking is another way of playing, which is common for most
rock or punk bands.
 Its pretty much just using a pick to strum the strings.
(I use a pick, I
find it easier.
Plus… Its just
my style.)

10. Slap Bass!
 The third way is Slap Bass, which is amazing! Slap bass is
pretty much thumping the strings with your thumb while
popping the strings with your other fingers. It’s a pretty
awesome way to play!

11. Thanks for the Pictures!
 Slide 1- Nathanael Boehn, “My Bass Guitar”, November 17th, 2007 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
 Slide 2- Jonathan Blundell, “Fame Hondo bass guitar”’ October 30th, 2007 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
 Slide 3- Baljit Singh, “Bass & Amp”, March 17th, 2011 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
 Slide 4- Holly Jenkins, “Bass and amp”, January 16th, 2011 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
 Slide 6- Llinos, “The Pains of Being Pure at Heart”, May 18th, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution
 Slide 8- Paul Reay, “Bass guitarist”, August 2nd, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
 Slide 10- Midlands Rocks, “Red Hot Chili Peppers”, November 19th, 2011 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution