How the Electric upright bass makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the Electric upright bass belongs to the electrophones: sound is produced or shaped electronically – synthesizers, the theremin and electric organs.
Players shape its sound through technique and materials; the resonating body filters the raw vibration, boosting some harmonics and damping others.
From Wikipedia
The electric upright bass (EUB) is an instrument that can perform the musical function of a double bass.
It requires only a minimal or 'skeleton' body to produce sound because it uses a pickup and electronic amplifier and loudspeaker. Therefore, a large resonating structure is not required to project the sound into the air. This minimal body greatly reduces the bulk and weight of the instrument. EUBs must always be connected to an amplifier and speaker cabinet to produce an adequate audible sound. The EUB retains enough of the features of the double bass so that double bass players are able to perform on it.
Other electrophones
Frequently asked questions
What does the Electric upright bass sound like?
As one of the electrophones, its sound comes from the way sound is produced or shaped electronically.
What type of instrument is the Electric upright bass?
It is classified as electrophones (Hornbostel–Sachs 513).
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q1273167 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Electric upright bass – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Lesterbllanes – CC BY-SA 4.0