is it possible to learn bass guitar with an acoustic guitar?

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Question by Ben H: is it possible to learn bass guitar with an acoustic guitar?
i just wanted to try and learn bass but i dont feel like going out and purchasing a bass just to find out i dont like it, if there is a way to play an acoustic like a bass what should the strings be tuned to?
like could i practice on a guitar and then purchase a real bass?

Best answer:

Answer by Hoe
You can’t play a bass on a guitar.
But to get a bass sound you want a very low tune. But it will buzz alot.
Go to your local music shop and ask to play one. I do it all the time!

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Reader Comments

No. Get a bass guitar.

Unless you want to drop your tuning by a lot and have it sound pretty bad. Or you could just play the E and A strings and pretend you’re a bassist.

The answer is no.

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Written By Josh on March 7th, 2013 @ 7:38 am

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