Best high end bass guitars

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Steve Romanoski
Last Updated: Sep 23, 2022

The www.playersbenchmusic.com editors have carefully selected the top 50 high end bass guitars out there. Below you'll find our detailed reviews of the best options from TWFRIC, LyxPro, AZOR, Evans.

At a Glance: Our Top Picks

Fender American Performer Precision Bass
#TOP 1
Fender American Performer Precision Bass
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Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Lake Placid Blue w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard (CME Exclusive)
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Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Lake Placid Blue w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard (CME Exclusive)
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Ibanez RGB300 Standard Bass Black Flat
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Top 50 Best high end bass guitars Reviews 2022

#TOP 1

Fender American Performer Precision Bass

Fender

Features

  • 4-string Electric Bass with Alder Body
  • Maple Neck
  • 1 Single-coil Pickup
  • 1 Split Single-coil Pickup - Satin Lake Placid Blue
  • Maple Fingerboard
#TOP 2

Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Lake Placid Blue w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard (CME Exclusive)

Fender

Features

  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Body: Alder
#TOP 3

Ibanez RGB300 Standard Bass Black Flat

Ibanez

Features

  • Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.
  • Jatoba Fretboard
  • B10 bridge
  • The B10 bridge allows fully adjustable intonation and solid tuning stability.
#TOP 4

Ibanez SR375E SR Standard 5-String Electric Bass Guitar

Ibanez

Features

  • PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups
  • Accu-cast B120 Bridge
  • Developed by Ibanez, the exposed pole pieces of the PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups produce a stronger signal and increase the response of the higher frequencies without sacrificing low end. The result is a tone rich in harmonic detail and dynamic expression.
  • The B120's extra-wide string slots can accommodate even the heaviest of gauges. The walls and channels of the new bridge plate effectively ”trap” the saddles, ensuring perfect directional uniformity
  • Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/3-way Power Tap switch
#TOP 5

Ibanez SR Premium 5-String Electric Bass Guitar (Right-Hand

Ibanez

Features

  • Premium Fret Edge: Treatment Premium Fret Edge Treatment offers super smooth, comfortable performance
  • Construction: The neck is constructed with KTS TITANIUM reinforcement rods, increasing its stability and adding sustain
  • Panga Panga Fretboard: Panga Panga features a beautiful wood grain that produces a tight low and mid-range, along with a sharp attack on the high end
  • Atlas 5-Piece Panga Panga/Purpleheart Neck with KTS Titanium Rods: The Atlas 5-piece Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck provides a well-balanced note attack and tone with rich sustain
  • Nordstrand Big Break Pickups: Produces a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture
#TOP 6

Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 Bass Guitar

Schecter

Features

  • Bubinga Top
  • 2 Humbucking Pickups - Honey Satin
  • 5-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Maple/Walnut Neck
#TOP 7

Ibanez AEGB24EBKH 4-String Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar (Right-Hand

Ibanez

Features

  • Walnut Fretboard: A Walnut fretboard features a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end
  • Sapele Top, Back, and Sides: The Sapele top delivers a warm, full tone. Sapele back and sides offer a full-bodied and warm mid-range and a bright tone
  • 3-Piece Nyatoh/Maple Neck: The 3pc Nyatoh/Maple Neck provides a rich mid-low end and great resonance
  • Walnut Bridge: The Walnut bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone
  • Finger Rest (AEGB): This bass is outfitted with a special finger rest. The design allows players to position their thumb across a wide span of the instrument, based on what is most comfortable and appropriate for their playing style
#TOP 8

Ibanez SR5FMDXEGL SR Premium 5-String Electric Bass Guitar (Right-Hand

Ibanez

Features

  • 3-Way Mid Frequency Switch: The 3-way Mid frequency switch allows players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz
  • Gig Bag Included: It comes with an Ibanez gig bag which is designed specifically to fit and protect this instrument
  • EQ Bypass Switch: The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit
  • Medium Frets with Premium Fret Edge Treatment: Medium-sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. The Premium Fret Edge Treatment offers a super smooth, comfortable performance
  • Features: The Ibanez SR5FMDXEGL SR is a 5-string electric bass guitar featuring a Birdseye Maple fretboard and Nordstrand Big Break pickups. The Birdseye Maple fretboard has a unique wood grain and features a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end
#TOP 9

Ibanez SR300E Bass Guitar (Cerulean Blue Burst)

Ibanez

Features

  • 34" Scale SR4 5-Piece Maple/Walnut Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard w/ White Dot Inlays
  • Dual PowerSpan Dual Coil Pickups, Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ w/ 3-Way Power Tap Switch
  • Accu-Cast B120 Bridge, Ibanez Machine Heads & Cosmo Black Hardware
  • Nyatoh Body
  • Case Not Included
#TOP 10

Ibanez SR Premium 5-String Electric Bass Guitar (Right-Hand

Ibanez

Features

  • MR5S Bridge: The MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +/- 1.5mm, answering every bassist�s specific string spacing needs
  • String and Usage: The SR2605CBB has 5 strings and is ideal for right-handed users
  • Panga Panga Fretboard: Panga Panga features a beautiful wood grain that produces a tight low and mid-range, along with a sharp attack on the high end
  • Premium Fret Edge Treatment: Premium Fret Edge Treatment offers super smooth, comfortable performance
  • Luminescent Side Dot Inlays: Luminescent side dot inlay provides clear visibility in dark environments
#TOP 11

Hofner HOF-HI-BB-SB-O 4-String Bass Guitar

Hofner

Features

  • Fully Hollow Body
  • One of the World's Iconic Guitars
  • Hofner Style Tailpiece
#TOP 12

Ibanez 4 String Bass Guitar

Ibanez

Features

  • Dynamic P pickup
  • Compact, light-weight Body
  • Short Scale 28. 6"
  • Fast, slim Maple neck
#TOP 13

Glarry Electric Bass Guitar Full Size 4 String Rosewood Basswood Fire Style Exquisite Burning Bass (Transparent Yellow)

GLARRY

Features

  • BASS BAG FOR CARRYING- You can either lift or carry the bass, equipped with this portable bass bag. It also offers a protection to you electric bass guitar. Ideal for taking your beloved bass guitar to class, perform, and play music with your band friends.
  • EXCELLENT TONE DISPLAY-You can play all the warm and rock music styles you want with the Split Single-Coil pickup and 2 volume knobs.Your tune can be stability and smooth with the surface coating designed strings and larger string tension delivered.
  • STABLE QUALITY & GREAT FEELINGS-The 4 string bass guitar is made of high-quality basswood on body and stable rosewood on bridge and fingerboard. The ergonomic cut surface of the full size bass guitar and 20-fert provides a fantastic fret-hand feel when you play.
  • BEST GIFT FOR BEGINNER-The electric bass guitar is a ideal gift for beginners and suits aspiring musicians too. Each 4 strings and string height can be adjusted and you can fine tuning the neck on the top of the fingerboard.
  • PERFECT ACCESSORIES- Come with 1x electric bass guitar, 1x portable guitar bag, 1×Shoulder Strap, 1×Bass pick, 1×Amp Cord. You can play Glarry bass immediately after opening a package.
#TOP 14

Ibanez PCBE12MHOPN 4-String Acoustic Bass Guitar

Ibanez

Features

  • Maple Neck
  • Ibanez Under Saddle Pickup
  • Rosewood Fret board
#TOP 15

Ibanez Talman TMB100 MGR 2015 Mint Green Electric Bass Guitar

Ibanez

Features

  • Wide, Chunky Maple neck
  • Classic Ibanez body style
  • Dynamic P & J pickups
  • Ibanez custom 2-band EQ offers a variety of tonal options
#TOP 16

Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Bass VI

Fender

Features

  • Inspired by original Bass VI models
  • Vintage-tinted gloss neck finish
  • Hand orientation: Right
  • 100% designed by Fender
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Fender-Designed alnico pickups
#TOP 17

Best Choice Products 39in Full Size Beginner Electric Guitar Starter Kit w/Case

Best Choice Products

Features

  • ULTIMATE BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: Your electric guitar set comes ready to play right out of the box and is custom designed and hand crafted to convert vibration to a electric sound for you to embellish with fun features
  • COMPLETE ALL-IN-ONE GUITAR KIT: No need to purchase any additional accessories, this all-inclusive set comes with an amplifier and cable, a nylon carrying case, extra strings, a pick, whammy bar, electronic tuner, and a shoulder strap with an attached pick holder
  • CUSTOM DESIGN: New model features a quality paint finish, custom black tuning pegs, and accented binding for a sleek, sophisticated electric guitar look
  • CUSTOMIZE YOUR SOUND: Rock out and experiment with different styles and genres of music with adjustable sound that lets you play anything from blues to rock; the tremolo bridge system allows you to bend the pitch as you play, and the removable whammy bar produces tremolo effects
  • QUALITY SOUND: Custom designed and hand crafted with a Rosewood fretboard and maple neck to convert vibrations to a rich, quintessential rock sound in your guitar with 3 single coil pickups, a tremolo bridge system and a removable, matching color whammy bar; OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 39"(L) x 10.5"(W) x 2"(H)
#TOP 18

Schecter Stiletto Extreme 4 Bass Guitar

Schecter

Features

  • 4-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body
  • Figured Maple Top
  • 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black Cherry
  • Maple Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
#TOP 19

Schecter Hellraiser Extreme-4 4-String Bass Guitar

Schecter

Features

  • Schecter Custom String-Thru Body Bridge
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • Mahogany Body with Quilted Maple Top
#TOP 20

Schecter 431 C-6 Deluxe Solid-Body Electric Guitar

Schecter

Features

  • Schechter Diamond Plus Pickups
  • Rosewood Fret board
  • Graphite Nut
  • Basswood Body with Maple Neck
  • Tune-O-Matic Bridge with String-thru Body
#TOP 21

Ibanez TMB 4 String Bass Guitar

Ibanez

Features

  • 30” short scale for fast and easy playing
  • Ibanez custom 2-band EQ offers a variety of tonal options
  • Wide, Chunky Maple neck
  • Classic Ibanez body style
  • Dynamic P & J pickups
#TOP 22

Goplus Electric Bass Guitar Full Size 4 String

Goplus

Features

  • Complete Accessories---The electric bass is fully equipped with accessories The package is include 1×Electric Bass, 1×Bass bag, 1×Shoulder Strap, 1×Bass pick, 1×Amp Cord. When you receive the bass, you can play it directly.
  • Stable Quality & Fashionable Design---The electric bass is constructed with a wood body, it features solidity so that you can play it freely. The durable bass will stand up to years of wear and tear. With a polished surface, the bass looks smoother and more shiny. Besides, There are black & white and blue & white two colors for you to choose, it can satisfy your different aesthetics.
  • Bass Travel Bag Easy for Carrying---The electric bass comes with a travel bag, so you can take your bass to your lesson or anywhere you want. You can lift or carry the bass with straps. The bag designed with zip closures, you can also keep your music score or accessories inside conveniently.
  • Better Tones & Good feelings---The electric bass delivers a smooth tone for you, it is ideal choice for rock and roll, you can use it to play the blues, and everything else in between. The natural, bright sound of the bass complements the warm sounds of the solid wood.
  • Great Gift & Quality Customer Service---The electric bass is a great gift for new, aspiring musicians or bass enthusiasts with fashionable design, reasonable price and excellent quality. Our professional teams not only offer qualified products with favorable price to our customers, but also great customer service.
#TOP 23

GLARRY 4 String GJazz Electric Bass Guitar Full Size Right Handed

GLARRY

Features

  • PORTABLE BAG- Equipped with this portable bass bag, you can take your beloved jazz bass guitar to class, perform, and play music with your band friends.
  • SUPERIOR PICKUP- This Gjazz bass guitar takes the single-single-coil design. The two pickups controls the neck and bridge.
  • EXCELLENT MATIRIAL- The fretboard and body Material is made of rosewood and basswood. This material makes your bass guitar sound both warm and rock. Strong and durable materials will keep your love for this guitar for many years.
  • COMPLETE ACCESSORIES- Come with 1x electric GJAZZ bass guitar, 1x portable bag, 1×Shoulder Strap, 1×Bass pick, 1×Amp Cord. An instrument you can use immediately after opening a package.
  • IDEAL HOLIDAY GIFTS- If someone love the mordern music, this GLARRY Gjazz bass is the best choice. It is easy to let the audient to find the bass sound when the band plays together.
#TOP 24

Ibanez RGA42FM 6-String Electric Guitar (Dragon Eye Burst)

Ibanez

Features

  • Quantum Pickups: The Quantum pickups provide an accelerated bass response for exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing with crushing mid-range and precise high-end articulation
  • F106 Bridge: The F106 bridge enriches sustain. String height adjustment can be done easily and independently
  • Jatoba Fretboard: Jatoba has a reddish-brown color which produces a rich mid-range with a crisp high end
  • Features: The Ibanez RGA42FM Electric Guitar features a flamed maple veneer top on a sculpted mahogany body bolted to a maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with offset dot position markers
  • Wizard III Maple Neck: Ibanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability, and features a two-octave 24-fret fretboard for a wide tonal range
#TOP 25

Electric Guitar Beginner Kit Full Size 39 Inch Guitar and Amp Bundle Starter Set Includes 6 String Tremolo Guitar

COLUBER CABLE

Features

  • THE PERFECT GIFT- We can guarantee that our all-inclusive starter guitar kit will bring wide smiles on any kid, teen or adult! Our electric guitar beginner kits is available with 30 inch Beginner Guitars for kids, and 39 Inch guitars for teens & adults (leftie models available)- discover the amazing colors and make a gift that is simply unforgettable.
  • YOUR NEW BEGINNER GUITAR- The Ritmo set by Coluber Cable includes a 39” electric guitar kit with a top-tier Engineered Fret board that plays smoothly, Canadian Maple Neck with slim profile for increased playability, and S-S-S pickups for versatility on any genre- Blues, Rock, Metal, Funk, Country & More.
  • PEDAL TO THE METAL RIGHT OFF THE BOX- Discover the ultimate one-stop electric guitar with amp bundle for beginner guitarists that features everything you need to get you started: Ritmo 6-String Tremolo Guitar, 20W Amp, Carry Bag, Shoulder Strap, 2x Picks, Digital Tuner, Guitar Cable, Extra String Set, 2 Allen Wrenches.
  • 20 WATT AMPLIFIER- Play along your favorite songs, study, practice or perform with your band- our 20W Amplifier features a built-in Speaker, Headphone Jack & an AUX input for you to connect via phone and jam along your favorite tunes. Discover your sound through the intuitive controls: Gain, Bass, Treble, Volume & Grind.
  • EVERYTHING YOU NEED, INCLUDED- Each of our electric guitars bundle come with a mini Clip-On tuner & instructions on how to tune your electric guitar. Plus, there’s an extra set of strings, picks and a shoulder strap so no need to be looking for extra/ missing accessories.
#TOP 26

GoDpsMusic 6 String Sawtooth ST-M24 Electric Guitar Player's Pack

GoDpsMusic

Features

  • 25.5" Scale Length, String Thru Body, Wilkinson Hard Tail Bridge, 3-Way Selector Switch
  • Sawtooth Neck & Bridge position Humbuckers, White Speed Knobs
  • Player's Pack Includes: 10-Watt Amp, Upright Guitar Stand, Padded Gig Bag, Clip-on Tuner, MAB Signature 15' Cable, Nylon Guitar Strap, and Pick Sampler
  • Sycamore Body, Bolt-on Canadian Maple Neck & Maple Fretboard, Black Block Inlays, 42mm Nut Width
#TOP 27

Electric Bass Guitar

SAFEPLUS

Features

  • BEST FOR BEGINER:Full-size 48 inch cutaway dreadnought body for full and vibrant tone, suited for all styles of music,including rock, country, folk, blues and more. bring you richer and brighter sound.
  • WARRANTY: We promise 6-months warranty. Return within 30 days, Exchange within 60 days. Any problems with your guitar, please contact us any time at your convenience. We will try our best to solve it.
  • COMFORTABLE HAND FEELING & RELIABLE QUALITY: The body and fingerboard of the guitar are respectively made of high-quality paulownia and rose. Our well-made guitar will be showed in smooth feeling, suitable thickness handle, gliding fret, precise chord distance and comfortable strings.
  • PERFECT GIFT FOR CHIRLDREN GUITARIST: Ideal present for Birthday, Christmas, New Year, Black Friday and any other specail days, also sitable for the travelling.
  • WELL-APPOINTED SET: Take your beginner guitar to lessons or on vacation with the included storage bag. Also included everything you need to start playing right out of the box like a shoulder strap, tuner, picks and Amp cord.
#TOP 28

Ibanez TMB100 Talman Electric Bass Guitar (Mint Green)

Ibanez

Features

  • IBANEZ CUSTOM ELECTRONICS 2-BAND EQ: Ibanez Custom Electronics 2-band active EQ offers a variety of tonal options
  • JATOBA FRETBOARD: Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid-range with a crisp high end
  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Ibanez TMB100 Talman Electric Bass Guitar (Mint Green), Blackstar FLY 3 Bass Combo Amplifier (Black), and Hosa GTR-210R Straight-to-Right Angle Guitar Cable (10 Feet, Black)
  • B10 BRIDGE: Featuring the B10 Bridge, this guitar allows fully adjustable intonation and solid tuning stability
  • DYNAMIX PICKUPS: The Ibanez DXP neck pickup and DXJ bridge pickup provide the rich, vintage sound
#TOP 29

Complete Full Size 39 Inch Left Handed Guitar and Amp Bundle Kit

COLUBER CABLE

Features

  • YOUR NEW GUITAR- The Ritmo set by Coluber Cable includes a 39” electric guitar with a top-tier Engineered Fret board that plays smoothly, Canadian Maple Neck with slim profile for increased playability, and S-S-S pickups for versatility on any genre- Blues, Rock, Metal, Funk, Country & More.
  • PEDAL TO THE METAL RIGHT OFF THE BOX- Discover the ultimate one-stop-bundle for beginner guitarists that features everything you need to get you started: Ritmo 6-String Tremolo Guitar, 20W Amp, Carry Bag, Shoulder Strap, 2x Picks, Digital Tuner, Guitar Cable, Extra String Set, 2 Allen Wrenches.
  • EVERYTHING YOU NEED, INCLUDED- Each guitar bundle for beginners comes with a mini Clip-On tuner & instructions on how to tune your guitar. Plus, there’s an extra set of strings, picks and a shoulder strap so no need to be looking for extra/ missing accessories.
  • THE PERFECT GIFT- We can guarantee that our all-inclusive starter guitar kit will bring wide smiles on any kid, teen or adult! Our kit is available with 30 inch Guitars for kids, and 39 Inch guitars for teens & adults (leftie models available)- discover the amazing colors and make a gift that is simply unforgettable.
  • 20 WATT AMPLIFIER- Play along your favorite songs, study, practice or perform with your band- our 20W Amplifier features a built-in Speaker, Headphone Jack & an AUX input for you to connect via phone and jam along your favorite tunes. Discover your sound through the intuitive controls: Gain, Bass, Treble, Volume & Grind.
#TOP 30

Ibanez GSRM20 MiKro Short-Scale Bass Guitar (Black) Bundle

Ibanez

Features

  • Jatoba Fretboard: Jatoba fretboard produces rich mid range with a crisp high end
  • Compact Design: Compact axe and a shorter neck makes it perfect for travel or younger players
  • Pickups: The guitar features Dynamix P neck pickup (Passive) and Dynamix J bridge pickup (Passive)
  • Bundle Includes: Ibanez GSRM20 MiKro Short-Scale Bass Guitar (Black) with Blackstar FLY 3 Bass Combo Amplifier (Black) and Hosa GTR-210R Straight-to-Right Angle Guitar Cable (10-Feet, Black)
  • Usage: This guitar is suitable for right-hand usage
#TOP 31

Ibanez SR405EPBDX SR 5-String Electric Bass Guitar (Right-Hand

Ibanez

Features

  • Poplar Burl Top/Nyatoh Body: The Poplar Burl top features an exotic wood grain and the Nyatoh body provides a rich mid-low end
  • 3-Band EQ: The Ibanez custom electronics 3-band EQ is the latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones
  • Medium Frets: Medium-sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes
  • Dual Pickups: Developed by Ibanez, the exposed pole pieces of the PowerSpan DualCoil pickups produce a stronger signal and increase the response of the higher frequencies without sacrificing the low end. The result is a tone rich in harmonic detail and dynamic expression
  • Features: The Ibanez SR405EPBDX SR is a 5-string electric bass guitar featuring a Poplar Burl Top/Nyatoh Body and a 5pc Maple/Walnut neck. The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack. The Jatoba fretboard has a reddish-brown color and produces a rich mid-range with a crisp high end
#TOP 32

Fender Vintera '50s Precision Bass

Fender

Features

  • 4-Saddle Bridge with threaded saddles
  • Includes deluxe Gig Bag
  • “’50s P bass C”-shaped Maple neck; 7. 25”-Radius Fingerboard with 20 vintage-style Frets
  • Single ‘50s P bass split-coil pickup
  • Alder Body
#TOP 33

Master-play Beginner Full Size 41” Wood Cutaway All String Acoustic Guitar

Master Play

Features

  • INTENDED: This full-sized guitar is customized for beginners and intermediate players - ready to use out of the box
  • PRACTICAL DESIGN: Upgraded model has a pretty finish with nice arch and fine craftsmanship. This shape is designed for easy access to the fret. Lightweight enough to easily grip while playing, in sitting or standing position. Features great tones and outstanding playability. The natural, bright sound complements the warm sounds of the solid wood
  • COMPLETE ALL-IN-ONE KIT: Why be busy purchasing accessories when you can get them all included with your guitar and be ready to play with one great buy fully equipped? This comprehensive kit includes: Gig Bag; for easy storing, carrying and traveling. Shoulder strap, Picks, Digital clip-on tuner, Spare steel strings, Polishing cloth, Stand; to safely display your guitar in a stylish way
  • 41" ADVANCED FULL-SIZE GUITAR: This sophisticated right-handed guitar is handmade with an all wood construction, delivering smooth tones.This guitar is one of the few models that really epitomizes the sound of an acoustic guitar creating great memories.
  • GIFT: With getting the Master Play guitar kit, you've made the best choice. Enjoy using it or gifting a loved one who'll be grateful to you forever!
#TOP 34

Dean E09M Edge Mahogany Electric Bass Guitar

Dean Guitars

Features

  • Diecast Dean tuners
  • Dean vintage-style bridge with adjustable intonation
  • Basswood body and natural satin finish
  • 34-inch maple neck with rosewood fretboard and abalone dot inlays
  • Dean passive soapbar pickup with volume and treble controls
#TOP 35

Glen Burton GB150BCO-BK Electric Bass Guitar

Glen Burton

Features

  • Includes: Strings, Picks, Gig Bag, Strap, Digital Clip-On Tuner, Truss Rod And 15 Watt Amplifier
  • Solid Alder Body; Bold-On Neck
  • Chrome Die cast Machine Heads
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • P & J Pickups
#TOP 36

Dean Guitars 4 String Dean Edge 2 Bass Guitar

Dean Guitars

Features

  • Basswood Top
  • Basswood Body
  • Maple Neck
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • Black Hardware
#TOP 37

Best Choice Products Beginner Acoustic Electric Guitar Starter Set 41in w/All Wood Cutaway Design

Best Choice Products

Features

  • FIT FOR ALL AGES: Playing guitar is easy for beginners and experienced players alike with 9 accessories and an included pick-guard that keeps your guitar body scratch-free
  • ALL-IN-ONE ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC GUITAR KIT: No need to purchase any additional accessories, this all-inclusive set comes with a carrying case, strap, pick case, tuner, and more
  • ULTIMATE BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: Experiment with the sound settings to better fit your genre and style; adjust the treble, bass, middle, tone, and volume from the guitar's body
  • OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 40.5"(L) x 15.5"(W) x 4.5"(H); Weight: 6.9 lbs.
  • EASY TO PLAY: This acoustic-electric is comfortable to hold, with a cutaway shape that allows you to more comfortably reach past the neck and hit higher notes on the fretboard
  • PLAY ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC: This classic guitar can be plugged into an amplifier for a customizable electric tone, or played without one for an acoustic sound
#TOP 38

Sterling by Music Man 5 String Bass Guitar

Sterling by Music Man

Features

  • All Sterling by Music Man instruments receive final set-up and inspection in California
  • StingRay5 HH in Olive finish with White pickguard
  • Basswood Body with Maple neck and fretboard
  • Equipped with 2 Sterling by Music Man designed Ceramic pickups and 2-band Active preamp: volume, treble, bass
#TOP 39

Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar and Amp Kit Full Scale 41” Steel String Spruce Wood w/Gig Bag

Pyle

Features

  • ELECTRIC EQ HARDWARE: Plug it into an amplifier and go electric. This electric-acoustic guitar is equipped w/ 4-band equalizer which includes onboard digital tuner, volume bass middle treble & presence control, low-battery display
  • INCLUDED PRACTICE AMPLIFIER: Featuring drive switch, volume, treble, and bass control. Headphone output for silent practice. Enhanced high-frequency response. Portable and lightweight for easy transport
  • CUTAWAY W/ NATURAL MATTE FINISH: Handcrafted construction with spruce plywood body w/ linden plywood at the back & sides, natural matte finish w/ white ABS & celluloid inlays binding, X-shape bracing, 2-way truss rod, and full die-cast machine head
  • STEEL STRINGS: Provide brighter crisper sound than nylon alternatives. Total Length: 30”; Scale Length: 20.3”; Body Length: 14.6”; Fingerboard Material: high-density man-made wood; Frets:20; Body Material: Spruce plywood, Linden plywood
  • FULL SCALE GUITAR LENGTH: 41” size guitar best for students 12 years and older. Lessons, recitals, band rehearsals, performances, or practicing at home. It has spruce body style great for beginners and children learning to play guitar
#TOP 40

Black Electric Guitar Beginner Kit Full Size 39 Inch Set Includes Tremolo Guitar

Stringo

Features

  • STRINGO Guitar Kit Includes all you needed to get you starting
  • Full Size electric guitar with a top-tier Engineered Fret board with C- shaped neck for increased smooth playability, and 3 Single Coil Pickups . play along any style Blues, Rock, Metal, Funk, Country Jazz . versatility on any genre
  • We can assure that our all-inclusive starter guitar kit will bring wide smiles on any kid, teen or adult! Discover the amazing colors and make a gift that is simply the best
  • A GUITAR AMPLIFIER with 20 Watts of power you can Jam along your favorite styles ,Pop Blues Rock Jazz Country . study, practice or perform with your band- our 20W Amplifier features a 6.5" Speaker, Headphone Jack & an MP3 input for you to connect via phone and jam along your favorite tunes. Discover your sound through the intuitive controls: Gain ,Mid, Bass, Treble, Volume
  • The Guitar bundle for beginner that includes everything to get you started: 6-String Electric Guitar, 20W Amp, Carry Bag, Shoulder Strap, 3x Picks, Digital Tuner, Guitar Cable, Extra Set Of Strings, 2 Allen Wrenches.
#TOP 41

Rogue LX205B 5-String Series III Electric Bass Guitar Pearl Black

Rogue

Features

  • J-style pickups
  • Dual volume and tone controls
  • High-mass adjustable saddle bridge
  • Basswood dual cutaway body
  • Bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
#TOP 42

Ibanez SRMS805 5-String Bass Guitar (Brown Topaz Burst)

Ibanez

Features

  • 5-string-bass-guitar, 900-1000, facebookguitar, financing-available, free-swift-ship, ibanez, in-stock, reverbsync-offers:off, reverbsync-shipping-profile:Standard Ground Shipping Over 39.99, sync
#TOP 43

Ibanez BTB Premium 5-String Electric Bass

Ibanez

Features

  • Aguilar DCB Pickups: The Aguilar DCB pickups use the dual-ceramic bar design to capture all the detail and character of your tone
  • Panga Panga Fretboard: Panga features a beautiful wood grain that produces a tight low and mid-range, along with a sharp attack on the high end
  • MR5S Bridge: The MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +/- 1.5mm, answering every bassist’s specific string spacing needs
  • Premium Fret Edge Treatment: Premium Fret Edge Treatment offers super smooth, comfortable performance
  • Designed to Inspire: Ibanez BTB Premium 5-String Electric Bass is manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware, and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in detail for your musical journey
#TOP 44

Ibanez SR5CMDX Premium 5-String Bass Black Ice Low Gloss

Ibanez

Features

  • MR5S Bridge: The MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +/1.5mm, answering every bassist’s specific string spacing needs
  • Features: The Ibanez SR5CMDXBIL SR is a 5-string electric bass guitar featuring a Panga Panga Fretboard and Nordstrand Big Single Pickups. Panga Panga fretboard features a beautiful wood grain that produces a tight low and mid-range, along with a sharp attack on high end
  • 3-way Mid Frequency Switch: The 3-way Mid frequency switch allows players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz
  • Nordstrand Big Single Pickups: Nordstrand ”Big Single” produces a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining its clarity
  • Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ: The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones
#TOP 45

Stagg BC300FL Fretless 4-String Fusion Electric Bass Guitar

Stagg

Features

  • Solid Alder Body
  • Hard Maple Neck
  • Country of Origin: China
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
#TOP 46

Dean Edge 09 Bass Guitar

Dean Guitars

Features

  • 34-inch maple neck with rosewood fretboard and abalone dot inlays
  • Basswood body with classic black finish
  • Dean vintage-style bridge with adjustable intonation
  • Diecast Dean tuners
  • Dean passive soapbar pickup with volume and treble controls
#TOP 47

Ibanez SR4FMDX SR Premium 4-String Electric Bass Guitar (Right-Hand

Ibanez

Features

  • Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ: The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones
  • Features: The Ibanez SR4FMDX SR is a 4-string electric bass guitar featuring a Birdseye Maple fretboard and a Nordstrand Big Break pickups. Birdseye Maple fretboard has a unique wood grain and features a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end
  • Atlas 5pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart Neck: The Atlas 5pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck provides a well-balanced note attack and tone with rich sustain. The neck is constructed with KTS TITANIUM reinforcement rods, increasing its stability and adding sustain
  • EQ Bypass Switch: The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit
  • Nordstrand Big Break Pickups: Nordstrand Big Break pickups produce a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining its characteristic tone and noiseless performance.
#TOP 48

Ibanez SR400EPBDX SR 4-String Electric Bass Guitar (Right-Hand

Ibanez

Features

  • PowerSpan Pickups: Developed by Ibanez, the exposed pole pieces of the PowerSpan DualCoil pickups produce a stronger signal and increase the response of the higher frequencies without sacrificing the low end. The result is a tone rich in harmonic detail and dynamic expression
  • Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ: The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones
  • Features: The Ibanez SR400EPBDX SR is a 4-string electric bass guitar featuring a Poplar Burl Top/Nyatoh Body and a 5pc Maple/Walnut neck. The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack. The Jatoba fretboard has a reddish-brown color and produces a rich mid-range with a crisp high end
  • Poplar Burl Top/Nyatoh Body: The Poplar Burl top features an exotic wood grain and the Nyatoh body provides a rich mid-low end
  • Medium Frets: Medium-sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes
#TOP 49

Fender 4 String Bass Guitar

Fender

Features

  • Four saddle HiMass bridge
  • 12” radius fingerboard with rolled edges
  • Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass/Player Plus Precision pickups
  • Three band active EQ with active/passive toggle
  • Modern “C” neck shape
#TOP 50

【Do Not Sell on Amazonf】Glarry GJazz Ⅱ Upgrade Electric Bass Guitar

BORNMIO

Features

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  • 1. Standard 20 Frets, Scale Length 34" suitable for systematic learning2. Standard "C" Neck Shape3. Wilkinson Single-Coil Pickups deliver classic tone and performance with crisp high-end, articulate midrange and punchy low-end. 4. Warwick Bass Strings 42210 ML(040-100) G-0.040", D-0.060", A-0.080", E-0.1"

The Buyer's Guide to the Top high end bass guitars - What You Must Know

How much should you spend on your first bass guitar?

For a family or individual on a tight budget, there are a number of starter guitars, basses, and acoustic guitars that will suffice to help you get started playing in the $100 range. The benefit of these instruments is they are affordable, and they often work well enough to learn the basics.

Why is bass guitar not popular?

Bass players are generally criminally underappreciated as they have the crucial role of providing rhythm to a band's performance. Bass players are overlooked because the bass is a support instrument compared to the guitar, drums, or vocals. The lead instruments are generally heard more than the bass.

Do guitars get worse over time?

Older guitars often sound better than newer ones as they dry out over time which causes them to become harder leading to a more resonant tone with better sustain. The increase in age affects the tone more in acoustic guitars than electric ones.

Why do people like Rickenbacker guitars?

Rickenbacker is a premium brand that excels in making guitars that recreate the classic look, feel, and tone of the 60s and early 70s. The quality of the parts, craftsmanship, and price tag are all premium in all Rickenbacker models which all share the classic design in both the solid-body and hollow body models.

What makes Rickenbacker good?

Rickenbacker is a premium brand that excels in making guitars that recreate the classic look, feel, and tone of the 60s and early 70s. The quality of the parts, craftsmanship, and price tag are all premium in all Rickenbacker models which all share the classic design in both the solid-body and hollow body models.

Do basses get better with age?

OutToPlayJazz. The wood does mature over time yes, much like any stringed instrument. So resonance and tone can increase over an extended period. Some of it will also be down to playing - Actually passing vibrations through varnish and wood makes the instrument more resonant over time.

Why are Fender basses so expensive?

Basses are expensive because they require more raw materials and more time for the production process that is more complex than one for regular guitars. You can find a wide price range when it comes to basses. Expensive ones have better construction, electronics, and, therefore, sound.

What makes a great bass player?

A good bass player takes pride in a well-placed whole note. A good bass player understands dynamics and consistency. A good bass player has a decent grasp on music theory. A good bass player plays well with others and communicates on stage.

Is a Rickenbacker hard to play?

The short answer to your question is no.......they do not have to be hard to play. As suggested by others in this thread a good setup should eliminate any issues that you may be experiencing. I have been playing Rickenbacker guitars since 1965 and in particular their 12 string guitars since 1966.

What bass brand is the best?

The top 13 best bass guitar brands in the world are:
  • Fender.
  • Ibanez.
  • Rickenbacker.
  • Ernie Ball Music Man.
  • Alembic.
  • Kiesel.
  • Warwick.
  • G&L.

Editor's Notes

Overall, our editors spent 38 hours on the research prior to come up with the compilation of the 50 best high end bass guitars out there. We've read 1631 reviews, on 21 different trusted resources and made this compilation of the customers' favorites. The selected products have the average rating of 440, and, we've also considered the price range: on average, these high end bass guitars are available at $11772.

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