Free Printable Short Blank Bass Fretboard Diagram Template (4-String Layout)

Updated on October 31, 2025 by Nathan T.

This free printable short bass fretboard diagram is a simple and effective tool for bassists, teachers, and students to quickly sketch notes, scales, arpeggios, and chord shapes on a 4-string layout. Compact and easy to use, it’s perfect for daily practice or quick reference when writing lessons or transcriptions.

You can download and print the full-size version using the link below:

Download Short Bass Fretboard Diagram
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How to Use This Template

Ideal for 4-string bass guitars.
Use to sketch out scales, chords, and finger positions.
Perfect for short exercises or section-by-section note mapping.
Print multiple copies for lessons or practice journals.

Features

High-resolution black-and-white layout for clear printing.
Designed for A4 / US Letter paper size.
Compact fretboard columns ideal for notation and analysis.
Created by Guitar Kit World, optimized for print and digital use.

For more printable templates like this one, visit our Free Guitar Scales & Chord Diagrams Printables Library.

Meet the author

Nathan T.

As a longtime contributor at Guitar Kit World, Nathan has spent more than a decade helping guitar builders turn basic kits into stage-ready instruments...