$1,124.99. People often talk about the Warwick growl and, really, it is officially a thing and a joy to behold. The Ultra Noiseless pickups are an excellent pairing also, with the punchier Vintage Jazz single-coil in the bridge position offering a nice counterpoint to the rounded warmth of that middle position split-coil. Yamaha Yamaha BB234BL 4 String Bass Guitar in Black - BB234BL. The build is solid, with the six-bolt miter neck joint doing a pretty good job of imitating a neck-through, and you can get all kinds of tones out of the ever-reliable P/J pickup combo. With an Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single-coil in the bridge and its split-coil counterpart in the middle, the American Ultra P-Bass is one hugely versatile instrument. There is also a push-pull on the volume control to bypass the active electronics for another range of passive tones. This is a smart choice for the gigging bassist and especially for those whose style is that bit more effervescent. Beltsville, MD, United States. Local Pickup Only. Wednesday: 8:30am – 10:00pm (EST) This preamp boosts the pickup’s signal and the bass’s EQ can be used to cut or boost frequencies. The build is exceptional throughout – this is a bolt-on but the six-bolt miter neck joint is so strong you might swear it’s a string-through. Visit our corporate site. DETAILS. But the only question you need ask yourself when you pick it up and play it is, ‘Does it make me want to play it all the time?’ That’s what we are all looking for, a bass that makes you want to play it. Price: $399.99. Bass Guitar Jazz e 4 String Ez Lessons 2 Easy 2 Easy. $399. © In Stock In Store Rickenbacker 4003S Bass Fireglo . England and Wales company registration number 2008885. The BB435 nails that vintage-modern vibe, and like all great instruments it has a timeless quality, capable of holding its own in any company. Well put simply, passive basses have no onboard preamp and so their output is generated 100 percent by their pickups. Please refresh the page and try again. Prepare to be as blown away as we were. Quick Responder. Which of these basses is right for you, only you can answer that. Local Pickup Only. Listing Ended. The next generation of Fender’s American-built Precision, the Fender American Ultra Precision Bass, is a doozy. Tagima TW-73 Jazz Bass 4-String Electric Bass Guitar Vintage Sunburst. Maybe we should start there. All rights reserved. Toby Deluxe IV 4-String Bass - Translucent Black Model: TBD4TBBH. The thumb rest will come in handy too for those who do their picking up by the neck. $16.00. It’s also sold out, but we’ve found stock at Walmart! Quick Shipper . What’s the difference? Since its introduction in 1976, the Music Man StingRay has come to define the company’s bass-making. But if you love it, you love it; and there’s really nothing quite like it, with its dual-humbuckers providing all kinds of thumping low-end radness and the mahogany winged, neck-through body rounding it all out. tip-top, and it ain’t light but the balance feels pretty much bang on. Watch. What blew minds then and still does is the switching system. to an all-time classic and the tones are worth it. 1000+ Joined Reverb. DETAILS. The finish is a little too fancy for some? Atomic Music. Some say it can be a little imbalanced, prone to neck tilt. Quick Responder. The most super-cool retro short-scale you can buy, Price: $999/£1,029 | Body: Alder | Neck: Maple, bolt-on | Scale: 30” | Fingerboard: Rosewood | Frets: 19 | Pickups: Seymour Duncan Custom split-coil | Controls: Volume, tone | Hardware: 4-saddle, strings-through-body Mustang bridge | Left-handed: No | Finish: Black, Faded Daphne Blue. It might feel a little short to some, but if you have recently moved onto bass from guitar this will feel incredible. The low B string is tight. And the price? There are other differences, too. That can make all the difference in the mix. Jackson JS1X Minion Concert Bass Guitar in Satin Silver - 2915556521. Very Good. Beltsville, MD, United States. Still seen as the funk/metal choice by purists? These are the. 639. Inyen IYV 4 String Jazz Bass(Active) - Vintage Burst. FREE Professional Setup & FREE Delivery. Its neck is on the fat side but make no mistake, this plays perfectly. Atomic Music is a music store in Beltsville, Maryland.We primarily sell *used* musical instruments.With thousands of guitars, basses, amps, drums, pedals, etc. We've rounded up our favorites right now, and listed them in price order to make it easier to find the right one for your budget. So, next up we have the Ibanez SR405EQM 5-String Bass Guitar pictured here in Dragon Eye Burst which is not only one of the best jazz basses available, but one that could easily pick up an award for coolest looking bass of all time! With an Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single-coil in the bridge and its split-coil counterpart in the middle, the American Ultra P-Bass is one hugely versatile instrument. 2002 Fender Victor Bailey - 4-string Jazz Bass - Koa incl. Warwick German Pro Series Thumb BO 5-String Bass Guitar, We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices. As you might expect from the SR Premium line, the SR2405W is a meticulous bass that feels stage-ready out of the box, and it is well-tooled to make full use of your stage and studio time. The StingRay welcomes all styles. $92.18. We'll be reporting on the best offers right through to Black Friday itself. original brown Fender tolex case 2002 Fender Victor Bailey Signature 4-string Jazz Bass - Koa, rosewood and mahogany body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard in Natural finish. Choose from our range of 4 String Bass Guitars including Ibanez, Fender, Squier & more. The build is exceptional, as you’d expect from Warwick’s Teambuilt Pro Series, and the balance between the long-scale neck and compact, ergonomic body is really a kind of magic. The Stiletto Studio 6 challenges the notion that the six-string bass can feel a little intimidating, that it’s perhaps a niche instrument, with an exclusive price tag to boot. The best mid-priced six-string on the market, Price: $949/£999 | Body: Mahogany with bubinga top | Neck: Multi-laminate maple and walnut, neck-thru build | Scale: 35” | Fingerboard: Rosewood | Frets: 24, extra jumbo | Pickups: 2x EMG 45 Hz humbuckers | Controls: Active 3-band EQ, blend, master volume | Hardware: Schecter Diamond Custom bridge, Grover tuners | Left-handed: No | Finish: Honey Satin, Satin See-Thru Black. But the Thumb is a triumph of modern bass design that plays the percentages. The hardware won’t let you down. Saturday: 8:30am - 8:00pm (EST). Watch. Shop today at Long & McQuade, the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada with over 70 stores. The BB435 is an absolute hoot to play, lively, dynamic, and it has a fuss-free control system where a master tone serves both pickups and you can adjust the balance via independent volume controls. We’d love to stay in touch, sign up for the Guitar World team to contact you with great news, content and offers. Preferred Seller. Scoop the mids for some effervescent slap, or boost them and the treble for some really up-front, bass-as-a-lead instrument tones. Yamaha has really nailed the ability to make super-playable instruments at accessible prices and yet the really gorgeous Yamaha BB435 5-string is remarkable. Very cool. Well the six-string format makes possible all kinds of progressive and outré jazz-funk styles, and the EMG 45Hz humbucker pairing and comprehensive 3-band EQ let you dial in pretty much whatever you want. If you're wondering where to start in your search for a new or used 4-string bass, it's never a bad idea to start your search by brand. Very Good. Yamaha’s FG800 is one of our favorite beginner acoustics. There has never been a better time to pick up one of the best bass guitars for a number of reasons, but chiefly because players have never had so much choice, such high quality instruments to choose from and, most importantly, so many great deals on great gear. C $88.24. Of course, you’ll find these here, too, but also more exotic choices such as ovangkol, bubinga and panga panga – each with their own frequency response. The active bass has an onboard preamp, typically powered by a 9V or 18V battery. If you watch the listing, we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Sales. Friday: 8:30am – 10:00pm (EST) Well, no one said it’s going to be easy, but as with buying any instrument, once you've done your due diligence, weighed up the countervailing benefits of the spec, the right guitar will speak to you. You’ve got a choice of an alder body or ash, retro pick-guards in three-ply mint green or 4-ply tortoiseshell. Thank you for signing up to Guitar World. Sure, a nut width of 54mm might bring tears to an avowed four-stringer’s eyes, but the neck’s thin C profile is shallow enough to ease you in and help adjust to all that extra fretboard territory. Message Seller. The BB435 would make a superlative choice for any player looking for their first five-string.