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    Which Akai MPC Is Right for You?

    In 1988, Akai and Roger Linn put out the first MIDI Production Center, the MPC60. Today, Akai offers numerous MPC iterations for different use cases. Find the MPC that meets your needs in this post!

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    The Rare Stripes and Shapes of EVH!

    EVH recreates Eddie's rare Shapes guitar for today's players! Check out our in-depth interview with Matt Brown, where he discusses the technical artistry required to bring the Shapes model to life.

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  • zZounds' Holiday Gift Guide

    Find Gifts for Bassists in zZounds' Gift Guide!

    Whether you're shopping for a beginner or a pro, we've got gift ideas for any bassist at any budget. Find affordable essentials, cool effects, and must-have accessories for bass players – starting under $15!

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  • Your Top-Rated Gear

    All-Star Beginner Gear

    The road to music stardom is tough; start it off with quality gear! From keyboards to guitars, to DJ gear and more, this All-Star gear list is packed with quality, affordable gear musicians can grow with.

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Customer Kudos

"zZounds has always had exemplary customer service, and you actually speak with a live agent who has access to the resources to give you solid answers, instead of an IVR/AI that is designed to limit calls and ignore the customer. Kudos to zZounds for letting customer support still mean something as comparred to other companies."
September 19, 2026

Bass Guitars, Amps, and Effects

  • From The Blog

    Which Akai MPC Is Right for You?

    In 1988, Akai and Roger Linn put out the first MIDI Production Center, the MPC60. Today, Akai offers numerous MPC iterations for different use cases. Find the MPC that meets your needs in this post!

    Read More
  • Featured Video

    The Rare Stripes and Shapes of EVH!

    EVH recreates Eddie's rare Shapes guitar for today's players! Check out our in-depth interview with Matt Brown, where he discusses the technical artistry required to bring the Shapes model to life.

    Watch Now
  • zZounds' Holiday Gift Guide

    Find Gifts for Bassists in zZounds' Gift Guide!

    Whether you're shopping for a beginner or a pro, we've got gift ideas for any bassist at any budget. Find affordable essentials, cool effects, and must-have accessories for bass players – starting under $15!

    Shop the Guide
  • Your Top-Rated Gear

    All-Star Beginner Gear

    The road to music stardom is tough; start it off with quality gear! From keyboards to guitars, to DJ gear and more, this All-Star gear list is packed with quality, affordable gear musicians can grow with.

    Shop the Guide
Bassists wanted! If you play this most in-demand of instruments, you'll find everything you need for your rig at zZounds. Check out our Bass Buying Guide to see our top 4-string and 5-string electric basses from Fender, Ibanez, Ernie Ball Music Man, and many more.

Need an amp? zZounds carries bass amplifiers from Ampeg, Orange, and more, as well as pedals and multi-effects processors from the likes of Darkglass and Electro-Harmonix.

If you're just getting started on the bass guitar -- or if you're shopping for someone who is -- zZounds' Beginner's Gear Guide for Bass will walk you through our recommendations for entry-level gear, including basses for beginners, affordable practice amps, and all-in-one bass packages with accessories like cables, tuners, strings and straps. Call our Gear Experts now for help with your purchase: 800-460-8089.