11 best guitar basses

Product description

TRBX170EW features exotic mango top with high playability and trusted quality by Yamaha. The matching head also gives distinct look from other basses. It is the best bass guitar for practice, live and home recordings.

• TRBX170EW features exotic mango top with high playability and trusted quality by Yamaha.
• Exotic Mango Top
• Vintage Style Bridge

User questions & answers

Question:	Which website can i purchase upgrade parts for the yamaha trbx605 5-string
Answer:	That is a broad question. For bridge I like graph tech, for assorted parts, Stewmac.com, for pickups, that is I pick taste thing, Duncan is solid, pots - mojo tone is good depends on what you are doing
Question:	What gauge strings come stock with this bass
Answer:	We believe they are 45-100. Thank you.
Question:	What case will this fit
Answer:	Most cases sized for a long-scale bass should fit I would think. If it helps, the body is 13in wide x 20in to top horn, with a total length of 43.5in from top of headstock to bottom strap button. Best of luck to you!
Question:	I am mixed answers on if the pickups are active or passive.. can anyone confirm which it is. Im also seeing it has a switch to change from active
Answer:	This listing includes 6 different Yamaha bass models. The 100 and 200 series have passive pickups. The 300 series has active pickups, with a 5-way instant EQ switch. The 500 series is active/passive, select-able with a toggle switch.

Product features

Yamaha TRBX Series Bass Guitars

You’re the bedrock of your music. The foundation. The fundamental. The link. You need an instrument with the strength and power to perform. An instrument that gives you the freedom to innovate, to create and push the boundaries. You need a bass where everything‘s just right. Sound, feel, looks – nothing comes second. This is TRBX. This is the bass you’ve been waiting for.

With Yamaha’s unique combination of advanced design, precision engineering and time-honored craftsmanship, the Yamaha Guitar Development team have created the perfect instrument for bass players who aren’t ready to compromise. An instrument with the tone you need to underpin your performance and the flexibility to allow you to create and define your own voice. An instrument that offers unparalleled comfort, incredible playability and road-ready durability - night after night, session after session. An instrument designed and built to be the core of your music.

TRBX174 / TRBX174EW

The TRBX174 represents a price breakthrough for the TRBX range, yet the quality is everything you'd expect from a Yamaha bass. TRBX170EW features an exotic wood top. The matching headstock gives it distinct look from other basses.

TRBX204

Featuring a basswood body, maple neck and a powerful pickup configuration, the TRBX204 has the versatility and looks to fit whatever your style and stage. Available in a variety stunning metallic finishes.

TRBX304 / TRBX305

TRBX300 is built around performance. The perfectly balanced, ultra-comfortable solid mahogany body provides the optimum tonal foundation while the Performance EQ active circuitry gives instant access to perfectly dialed-in stage-ready tones.

TRBX504 / TRBX505

TRBX500 has a simple brief – tone. Premium mahogany construction and an ultra-musical active/passive pre-amp design deliver the flexibility and sheer tonal quality to allow you to sculpt the perfect sound for your music.

• ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC BASS: Equipped with a 4-band EQ-7545R guitar preamp to produce high-quality sound for beginners and pros alike
• RICH, RESONANT SOUND: The wood composition creates a beautiful sound, great for unplugged jam sessions or performances
• 4-BAND PREAMP: Built-in volume control, a 4-band equalizer adjusts bass, middle, treble, and presence
• FOR BEGINNERS OR PROS: Ready to use right out of the box, it's perfect for beginning guitarists or professionals who want to practice on-the-go
• BEAUTIFUL FEATURES: Crafted with an attractive inlay, chrome die cast tuners, and a glossy finish

User questions & answers

Question:	The photos are mixed up and a little confusing. Can you ensure I will get the blue one
Answer:	Go with the picture
Question:	What are the dimensions of this item
Answer:	Available here on Amazon is a Gig Bag that fits this EAB like a glove.World Tour BG20D Bass Guitar Gig Bag. they cost around $ 30.00 and are well worth the price. I Own both this EAB and the Gig Bag and have no Complaints..
Question:	do i need to plug this into an amp for it to work? can i use it with an amp and also without one? or, does this bass sound acoustic
Answer:	Good Morning Mike,You have the option of either playing it as an Acoustic or Electric . When it is not being used with an Amp it has Deep Rich Sound and is an awesome piece of Musical Equipment. When it is Plugged into an amp you have a wide range of different Sound that you can Achieve such as Distortion and Overdrive for that Heavy Metal moment when you want, or with a few tweaks of the onboard controls you can have a Clean Classic Bass Sound and even a slapping Funk Sound as well. The Pick up in this Guitar is indeed an awesome one. this is a Bass that you will come to love and will indeed become your Favorite Guitar..
Question:	I need to know does it have a hook four the strap
Answer:	There are no "hooks" on guitars. There is a strap button on the bottom, but none up higher.You tie the top end of the strap at the head- or take the guitar to a shop and have a button installedat the base of the neck. Hope this helps.

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Learn for the first time or refine your skills with quality-made instruments that provide maximum family fun. Whether it’s strumming away, keeping count on drums, or going classic with ivory keys, your sound is waiting!

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Ibanez has crafted a great first instrument for the beginner and those who just need a simpler instrument for their own purposes. It features a nice Ibanez build, easy playing specs, and Dynamix pickups.Nice Ibanez BuildWith a 32 scale length that comes in slightly shorter than many other Ibanez basses, this is a nice sized instrument to learn on. It's shaped from poplar into a double cutaway design for easy access to the higher frets. The neck is a maple SRMD4 with a maple fretboard sporting 22 medium frets. The maple makes for a nice, bright response and smooth feel. Easy Playing SpecsThe maple fretboard of this bass is lined with cool black dots, so you can always find the right position for your fretting hand. The chrome B10 bridge is made solid for great tonal transfer and makes changing strings a breeze. The Ibanez machine heads add a nice style to the headstock, while making it easy for you to keep in tune. Dynamix PickupsThe PJ configuration of the pickups on the SRMD200 is great for covering a wide range of tones. There's a Dynamix P neck pickup and a Dynamix J bridge pickup. The pickups' output is adjusted by a volume knob, balancer knob, and two-band EQ. No matter what type of music you love, you'll be able to get the right sound with this bass.Features:Double Cutaway SR Mezzo DesignAll-Poplar Body32 Scale Length Maple Neck22-Fret Maple Fretboard with Dot InlaysDynamix PJ Pickups with Two-Band EQChrome B10 Bridge and Ibanez Machine HeadsCase Not IncludedGet your Ibanez SRMD200 SR Mezzo Bass today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

• Electric Bass

User questions & answers

Question:	which strings length to order - short scale or long scale
Answer:	Order medium scale strings - look this up on Amazon. D'Addario EXL220M Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, Medium Scale The listing has several scales - choose medium - and several different sets.
Question:	Again completely inaccurate weights, this is not 1 lb, anyone know how much this weighs? or how to get amazon to be accurate about guitar weights
Answer:	they all weigh different.. one at roxy music weighs weighs 7lbs 8oz

Product description

Decked out in the electric-inspired style of Fender's California Player series, the Kingman Bass delivers the full, deep acoustic projection and comfortable playing feel you expect from Fender. Named for a famous stop along US Route 66, the short-scale Kingman Bass offers a gloss black finish, smooth-playing mahogany Jazz Bass neck and convenient cutaway for easy access to the upper reaches of the fingerboard. This bass is built for one thing, and one thing only—to rock.

From the Manufacturer

Decked out in the electric-inspired style of Fender's California Player series, the Kingman Bass delivers the full, deep acoustic projection and comfortable playing feel you expect from Fender. Named for a famous stop along US Route 66, the short-scale Kingman Bass offers a gloss black finish, smooth-playing mahogany Jazz Bass neck and convenient cutaway for easy access to the upper reaches of the fingerboard. This bass is built for one thing, and one thing only—to rock.

• Fender-exclusive Newporter Bass body shape
• Painted solid spruce top; painted mahogany back and sides
• Fishman pickup/preamp system
• Mahogany Jazz Bass neck with slim-taper "C"-shaped profile; walnut fingerboard and bridge
• Hand orientation: Right Handed

User questions & answers

Question:	Ok is it made in China or Indonesia
Answer:	Indonesia
Question:	Does the fender kingman have an adjustable truss rod
Answer:	Yes it has an adjustable dual action truss rod
Question:	Where does this ship from? My concern ordering this now is due to the heat/humidity it will endure during travel
Answer:	not sure where it shipped from but it was in the soft case wrapped in plastic and boxed
Question:	Does it have an XLR line out, as well as the 3/4" jack
Answer:	No Xlr out. Does have a nice preamp eq and tuner built in. It’s 3/4 jack is the back strap button. I really like this bass. I don’t use it often thru an amp or pa, mostly for acoustic jams. Has a nice bright punchy sound acoustically. Hope that helps.

Product features

Fender California Series

Inspired by the California lifestyle—colorful, energetic and independent—we fused our electric guitar DNA with exceptional acoustic playability and tone to craft the California Series. Instruments as individual as the artists who play them, California Series guitars have unexpected, electric-inspired style that stands out. A bold, modern twist on traditional acoustic aesthetics, they’re eye-catchingly appealing and uniquely Fender.

Fender Kingman Bass

Solid Spruce Top

The soundboard provides the most important tonal element of an acoustic guitar. Spruce is the standard choice, as few woods can beat its strength, sound, and dynamic range. Solid spruce tops are known for opening up and sounding better over time.

Fishman Presys Preamp and Tuner

Complete with tuner, frequency (bass, middle and treble) and phase controls, this collaboration in preamp design is specially voiced for each California Series body shape.

Electric Guitar-Inspired Features

The matching painted 6-in-line headstock on this guitar is immediately recognizable and exudes classic Fender vibe. The supremely comfortable slim-taper "C"-shaped mahogany Jazz Bass neck will feel familiar to electric players and is also suited to acoustic players looking for a slimmer neck.

Product description

An affordable lightweight 6-string perfect for a new player or a working musician with Phat II active powerful bass boost. For more than 30 years, Ibanez Sound gear series have given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavoring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same-SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics. A sleek, comfortable, GSR6 Maple neck-widely recognized as the industry standard for playability-and rock solid Ibanez B16 bridge, rev up the specs to accommodate whatever you set out to play. Factor in Ibanez Dynamic P and J pickups for clarity and fullness well beyond their price point, and the PHAT-II EQ for ultra wide tonal range and you’ll see why the GSR206 ranks as one of the most-played basses of all time.

• Fast, slim Maple neck
• Compact, light-weight Body
• Dynamic P & J pickups
• Active Phat II EQ adds additional low-end power

User questions & answers

Question:	Can u Play with the 9volt
Answer:	Yes u can pot a 9v in
Question:	Is this wood grain with black around the edges like the photo, the color says grey burst
Answer:	Yes, this bass has a natural Spalted Maple woodgrain in the center and the outsides fade to black, just like it is shown in the picture. The "Natural Gray Burst" is only the finish name for this bass.
Question:	What is the lenght of the bass
Answer:	Approximately 44 inches (3 ft 8 in) or 112 centimeters tall.
Question:	What Notes do the 6 strings tune to
Answer:	By default, these strings are tuned(from low to high) to: B - E - A - D - G - C

Product description

Taylor is known for their amazing acoustic guitar craftsmanship. No one expected them to spend too much time making a bass, let alone a miniature sized one. But low and behold, they did just that and it came out awesome. Featuring a compact bass design, bass tailored Taylor appointments, and plug and play electronics, the GS Mini-e Maple Bass is great for guitar players looking to mess around or young bassists who are just starting out.Compact Bass DesignMeasuring roughly 10 shorter than your typical bass, the 23.5 scale length GS Mini-e Maple Bass produces powerful, natural-sounding bass notes with its Sitka spruce top. Like the other GS Mini models, it's smooth and easy to play, but gives you the low notes you want from a bass guitar. You can use it to learn bass, to add some acoustic flare to an impromptu jam session, or to advance your songwriting prowess. A 20-fret West African ebony fingerboard sits on a sapele neck, designed to give you a comfortable playing experience.Bass Tailored Taylor AppointmentsSpeaking of strings, a bass of this nature can't use just any stings. That's why Taylor teamed up with D'Addario to create specially-designed, custom nylon-core strings with phosphor bronze wrap wire. These strings offer great tone, but enough flexibility to make the playing experience enjoyable for anyone. Taylor also came up with a dual pronged patented bridge pin design for this model, to assure the strings can be quickly and efficiently replaced, but without compromising the strength of their hold. Taylor also threw in die-cast chrome tuners, a tortoise pickguard and a three ring rosette. Plug and Play ElectronicsTo cap it all off, the GS Mini-e Maple Bass can be amplified to share its sweet low-end sound with a larger audience. Taylor's ES-B electronics system is featured in this instrument, making use of the Taylor Expression System 2 Piezo design elements. Coupled with an onboard preamp and built-in digital chromatic tuner with LED d

• Sitka Spruce Top w/Layered Maple Back & Sides
• Hard Rock Maple Neck w/23-1/2" Scale Length, West African Ebony Fingerboard, and 1-11/16" Nut Width
• GS Mini with Relief Rout
• Onboard ES-B Electronics, Chrome Tuners, Nubone Nut/Micarta Saddle
• Includes GS Mini Hard Bag

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with gig bag
Answer:	No, not from the disk. You have to stream the old games for a PS4.

Product description

The Ibanez GSR200 4-String Bass is a hot little bass with nice balance and feel for a very friendly price. Features: Agathis body One-piece maple neck Rosewood fret board Pearl dot inlay Split-coil and single-coil pickup combination Active EQ with Phat II Bass Boost Chrome hardware Fully adjustable bridge Medium frets

• One-piece maple neck
• Rosewood Fret board
• Pearl dot inlay

User questions & answers

Question:	how long the battery usually last
Answer:	It really depends on the frequency of use. As long as you keep the guitar UNPLUGGED when you are not using it, the battery can last months with moderate use. I've had batteries last over a year with light use, so it really depends.
Question:	Is it normal for your bass to have a little bit of fret buzz
Answer:	It depends. Fret buzz on the bass is mostly on the low E string. The action can be changed on the bridge with the allen key provided and raise it slightly. If you arent comfortable doing this yourself, you can take it to a local GC and have it done for minimal charge. I have two of these basses and it is an excellent bass for the price. Hope this helps!
Question:	What Strings Do I Buy To Match The Originals With The Red String Ends
Answer:	Rotosounds are the bass strings with the red fabric at end. Nice strings and good sound.
Question:	why the battery in an Ibanez gsr200 bass
Answer:	There is one because it is an active pickup so it is for the active eq and bass boost.

Product description

We chose a solid Sitka spruce top and arched flamed maple back to mirror the tone woods that have been used in upright bass construction for centuries, resulting in a clear, tight bass tone that is impressive for its reduced size. The back, sides and neck are finished in a satin antique blonde finish, which adds a rich depth and unique character to the wood’s figure.The Jumbo Junior Bass’s deep voice can be amplified or recorded using its on-board Guild's Fishman-designed Active bass pickup system with built in volume and tone controls. Other standout features include an ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, mother-of-pearl rosette and Guild peak headstock logo, tortoiseshell pickguard, and nylon-core phosphor bronze strings.

• Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Body Back: Layered Flamed Maple
• Body Sides: Layered Flamed Maple
• Neck Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Product features

Jumbo Junior Bass

We chose a solid Sitka spruce top and arched flamed maple back to mirror the tone woods that have been used in upright bass construction for centuries, resulting in a clear, tight bass tone that is impressive for its reduced size. The back, sides and neck are finished in a satin antique blonde finish, which adds a rich depth and unique character to the wood’s figure.

Product description

The Bassbone OD is a bass preamp with two instrument input channels, each of which is fully equipped with a level control, super powerful passive-interactive EQ and a low frequency filter to help eliminate resonance. Channel-A is equipped with a PZB booster switch that increases the sensitivity and load to 10 meg ohms to optimize it for use with piezo transducers as commonly used on upright bass. Channel-B takes a different slant with Drag Control load correction to optimize the tone and feel when using a passive instrument such as a vintage Fender bass. Toggling between channels is done using a footswitch and both channels may be mixed together by depressing the blend switch, should a dual pickup system be in use. Outputs include a A1/4' instrument level output to feed the artist's on-stage amplifier plus a balanced low-Z Radial DI box output to feed the PA system. The XLR output can be assigned pre or post effects to suit the engineer's preference. A separately buffered tuner output works with the mute footswitch for quiet on-stage tuning. For bassists that employ effects, both input channels can share the same pedals by connecting via the built-in send & receive effects loop. This is augmented with an on-board bass overdrive with control over the drive level and tone. A wet-dry mix lets you add slight grit similar to an Ampeg SVT or full on distortion depending on your mood. The OD footswitch may be assigned to the loop, overdrive or both. Finally, a built-in headphone amp with 3.5mm output lets you use the Bassbone on the bus for those long drives between gigs. Comes equipped with 15VDC power supply. The Bassbone OD . the world's most powerful bass preamp in a pedal.

Set Contains:

1 x Bassbone OD

1 x 15V DC PSU

1 x User Manual

• Toggle between any two basses with ease
• Bass overdrive with wet-dry control for extra grit
• Drag control load correction for vintage basses
• Pzb booster and 10 meg piezo input for upright

User questions & answers

Question:	This ship with a power supply
Answer:	Yes, it includes the power supply! Great Box!
Question:	Can the effects loop be applied to only channel 1 or channel 2, or both, as desired, like the Bassbone V2 ? Or is it applied to both channels
Answer:	There is no channel selection associated with the loop. The control of the loop is tied to the on board OD, which leads me to believe that the loop applies to whatever comes to the final stage — A, B, or blended.

Product description

A Fishman Sonicore pickup and SST preamp with tuner deliver fat, punchy sound. Mahogany neck, back, and sides make for a rich low end. Crafted with a spruce top, pearl dot inlays, die-cast chrome tuners, and rosewood fretboard and bridge. The Ibanez AEB10E Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar with Onboard Tuner gives you warm, full tones. A Fishman Sonicore pickup and SST preamp deliver a fat, punchy sound. The mahogany neck, back, and sides make for a rich low end. Features a spruce top, pearl dot inlays, die-cast chrome tuners, rosewood fretboard and bridge, and an onboard tuner. Case sold separately.

• Mahogany neck, back, and sides; Spruce top; Fishman Sonicore pickup and SST preamp.
• Rosewood fretboard and bridge.
• Pearl dot inlays.
• Onboard tuner.
• Die-cast chrome tuners.

User questions & answers

Question:	does it come with a case
Answer:	Yes. It comes with a soft nylon gig bag. No hard case.
Question:	How's the sustain when it's plugged in
Answer:	I ordered for my adult daughter size 6 or 6 1/2, can’t remember and they were the size of a child. These are coming from overseas and the sizes are really small. Good luck!
Question:	How does strap mount
Answer:	yes its original
Question:	Does it plug into a 20 watt Rumble amp
Answer:	only if you have a backwards compatible ps3 easiest way to see if you have 4 usb hubs in the front, then it will work ,

Product description

Its time to give acoustic bass players a little more pizzazz when they get up on that stage. The Vista Bear Bass touts impressive craftsmanship and vibrant, warm sound, Luna acoustics have long been sought after for their exceptional aesthetics. The Vista Series blends the world of fine art together with the art of advanced acoustic guitar building. Each Vista features an aesthetically pleasing portrait of wildlife, depicted by using a variety of tropical woods across the body of the guitar. With a precision fitted with a hand-shaped 34 scale mahogany neck, pearl moon phase inlays, and Pau Ferro fretboard, the Vista Bear Bass feel, playability, and stand-alone acoustic sound are nothing short of inspirational. While showcasing its natural beauty on stage, guitar players will enjoy the premium sound coming from the onboard Fishman preamp and built-in tuner. Take your Vista along for the ride and keep it protected in a leather-tooled hard-shell case, which is included with your purchase. Join the Luna Tribe!

• Construction: Set Neck
• Body Material: Ovangkol
• Top Material: Paduak, Quilt Maple, Ebony, Spalted Maple, Ovangkol, Koa
• Fretboard/Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
• Pre-amp Type: Fishman Presys II (PSY-BAAA-AAA)

Product features

Luna Guitars Vista Bear

The Vista Bear Bass touts impressive craftsmanship and vibrant, warm sound, and it blends the world of fine art together with the art of advanced acoustic guitar building. Each Vista features an aesthetically pleasing portrait of wildlife, depicted by using a variety of tropical woods across the body of the guitar. With a precision fitted with a hand-shaped 34 scale mahogany neck, pearl moon phase inlays, and Pau Ferro fretboard, the Vista Bear Bass feel, playability, and stand-alone acoustic sound are nothing short of inspirational. While showcasing its natural beauty on stage, guitar players will enjoy the premium sound coming from the onboard Fishman preamp and built-in tuner. Take your Vista along for the ride and keep it protected in a leather-tooled hard-shell case, which is included with your purchase.

The Story of Luna Guitars

Luna Guitars is a line of comfortable instruments, made for musicians of all ages that are beautifully crafted to engage minds, spirits and talent.

Co-founded by Yvonne de Villiers, the accomplished stained-glass artist envisioned a company that would reflect designs as unique as those who would play them. She drew much of her inspiration from her bass playing mother. Yvonne always believed that customers should not just be seen as sales transactions but rather as part of a larger close knit family - the Luna Tribe.

Though Yvonne departed the company in September 2015, she left a great philosophy that remains with us to this day - while guitars may all be made of wood and metal, what makes Luna unique is its soul. Embracing diversity. Committed to social responsibility. Connecting with our guitar community. Committed to offering the best service.. These are some of the aspects that make Luna Guitars unique. We warmly welcome you to our corner of the world...Welcome to the Tribe!