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Gear4music Chicago Neck Thru Bass Guitar

Gear4music Chicago Neck Thru Bass Guitar

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$156.25at gear4music.com, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Gear4music Chicago Neck Thru Bass Guitar

The Gear4music Chicago is a 4-string electric bass with a neck-through build, a 34-inch scale and a paulownia body finished in natural satin. It pairs a single-coil with a split-coil pickup and uses a maple neck with an oiled poplar laminate fretboard. Neck-through construction is rare at this price level, where most basses are bolt-on. It is a budget instrument aimed at players who want a lightweight, modern-looking bass without spending much.

Best forBeginners and returning players on a tight budgetPlayers who want a light bass for long rehearsalsAnyone curious about a neck-through bass at low costRock, punk and cover-band players needing a simple passive-style setup
Pros
  • Neck-through design gives long sustain and easy upper-fret access
  • Paulownia body keeps weight down compared with ash or mahogany
  • Wide cutaways make the higher frets reachable
  • Two pickups cover both punchy and rounded tones
  • Natural satin finish looks more expensive than the price suggests
Cons
  • Paulownia is soft and dents easily
  • Black plastic nut and budget hardware are basic
  • Oiled poplar fretboard needs occasional re-oiling
  • Single-coil pickup can hum in noisy rooms
  • Resale value is low for a store-brand instrument

Gear4music Chicago Neck Thru Bass Guitar prices at every store

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Gear4music Chicago Neck Thru Bass Guitar price history

Lowest price we've seen: $156.25 on Nov 2 at gear4music.com. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

What reviewers say

Owner feedback on Gear4music's Chicago basses is generally positive for the money, with players praising the light body and comfortable neck-through feel. Complaints tend to focus on setup out of the box and soft wood that marks easily.

Pros
  • Light weight and comfortable balance
  • Smooth neck and good fret access
  • Looks and finish above its price
Cons
  • Setup and intonation often need adjusting on arrival
  • Body dents and scratches easily
  • Pickups and hardware feel entry-level

Specifications

Handedness
Right-handed
Instrument Type
Bass Guitar
Sub Type
Electric
Number Of Strings
4
String Gauge
40-95
Nut Width
42 mm
Nut Material
Black Plastic
Body Orientation
Right-Handed
Body Type
Solid body
Back Material
Paulownia
Body Material
Paulownia
Side Material
Paulownia
Top Material
Paulownia
Body Color
Natural Satin Top / Natural Satin Back and Sides
Body Construction
Neck-through design
Body Scale Length
34" / 864mm
Body Finish
Natural Satin
Body Cutaway
Yes (wide body cutaways)
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard Material
Oiled Poplar Laminate
Fret Material
Nickel Silver
Hardware Material
Chrome
Pickup Configuration
Single-coil and split-coil pickups, Single-coil and split-coil
Tone Woods
Maple

Questions and answers

Is the Gear4music Chicago good for a beginner?
Yes. The 34-inch scale and 42 mm nut are standard, so it feels like a normal bass, and the light paulownia body is easy to hold. Budget pickups and hardware are the main limits, but they are fine for learning.
How does neck-through construction affect the sound?
A neck-through bass usually sustains longer and gives easier access to high frets than a bolt-on. The trade-off is that a damaged neck is much harder and costlier to replace.
Is paulownia a good body wood?
It is very light, which helps on long gigs, and it gives a bright, open tone. It is softer than alder or ash, so it dents more easily and benefits from a case or gig bag.
What strings does it come with?
It ships with 40-95 gauge strings, a light set that suits beginners and players who bend notes. Heavier sets will fit but may need a truss rod adjustment.
Does it have active or passive electronics?
The pickups are passive, with no battery or preamp. That means fewer things to fail, but no onboard EQ boost.
When is the best time to buy it?
Store-brand instruments like this see the deepest discounts during seasonal sales and clearance events. Check the price history before buying rather than assuming the listed price is the lowest.