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The bass, as an instrument, has gone through various changes and evolutions throughout history, but it is impossible to attribute its invention to a single person. The idea of a low-pitched, heavily resonant string instrument can be traced back to ancient civilizations, such as the ancient Greeks and Romans. The modern double bass, which is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the violin family, started to take shape in the 15th century in Europe. It was a result of numerous generations of cello and viola da gamba development. In the mid-20th century, the electric bass guitar emerged as a counterpart to the electric guitar, largely developed by luthiers and musical instrument companies. So, the “invention” of the bass is more of a historical process than a specific individual’s accomplishment.