Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Bass Guitars - 4-String
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Rickenbacker 4003 (2012 - Present)
57 available from $1,655Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar offers updates to the 4001 just as the 4001 upgraded the 4000. Though the 4001 went out of production in the '80s, the 4003 lived on to become Rickenbacker’s most popular bass model. The cresting wave body shape remains consistent between the 4001 and 4003, but the 4003 bass changes up the truss rod system. The 4003 has collected a number of famous fans, including Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Paul McCartney, and more. - 3
Fender American Professional II Precision Bass
164 available from $1,099Fender's reimagined American Pro II series brings over features from the popular American Ultra line, including a truly ergonomic neck heel. The Pro II P-Bass features a '63 neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges for added comfort and V-Mod II Precision Bass Split Single-Coils for refined classic tones. - 6
Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass
154 available from $1,144Fender's reimagined American Pro II series brings over features from the popular American Ultra line, including a truly ergonomic neck heel. The Pro II Jazz Bass features a Slim C maple neck with rolled fingerboard edges for added comfort. V-Mod II Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups offer a refined classic tone. While most finishes are applied to a traditional alder body, the Roasted Pine finish shows off Fender's new tonewood: roasted pine. - 9
Rickenbacker 4003S (2012 - Present)
48 available from $1,900Just as the 4001 was introduced as an upgrade to the 4000, the Rickenbacker 4003 was introduced in 1980 as an upgrade to the 4001. After the 4001 was discontinued in 1986, the 4003 became Rickenbacker's main production bass. The two basses actually differ very little apart from a few minor cosmetic changes and a change in the trust rod system. The 4003S follows the same basic design as the 4003 with the exception of the omission of binding and triangle inlays.
Body Style: “Cresting Wave” solidbody
Wood Composition: Maple body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Neck-thru construction, triangular inlay, bound neck, Ric-O-Sound wiring
Notable Rickenbacker Bass Players: Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney, Chris Squire, Lemmy Kilmister, Cliff Burton - 13
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass
44 available from $1,365When Justin Meldal-Johnsen's guitar tech handed him his first Mustang a decade ago, he was immediately enthralled with the short-scale size and blown away by all that it could do. So when it came time to design his signature bass, he wanted something as close to his own personal vintage '66 Mustang as he could get, resulting in the JMJ Road Worn Mustang. It features the same Daphne Blue finish, with a detail-conscious relic job featuring an authentic ‘60s-era aged pearl pickguard for that vintage vibe. Importantly, it’s also outfitted with a custom-spec, single-coil Mustang pickup that’s voiced as closely to JMJ’s vintage original as possible. - 14
Squier Affinity Precision Bass PJ
96 available from $190For those ready to rock the rhythm section, the Squier Affinity Series Precision Bass PJ offers premium sound and appointments at a pretty sweet price. Bringing in pro features like a C-shape maple neck with a lightning-quick polyurethane finish, four-saddle standard bridge, and two-tone headstock logo, one of the biggest attractions here is the combination of a Jazz Bass pickup and Precision Bass pickup in a beginner model. Perfect for allowing newcomers to the bass to familiarize themselves with the sounds of Precision and Jazz models, this is also great for having around the house for solo practice. - 16
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Precision Bass
66 available from $291This model is an homage to the designs of the 1960s P-basses with a Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, vintage-voiced pickup, and a period-correct color palate.
Years of Production: 2008 - present
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Fender JB-62 Jazz Bass Reissue MIJ
167 available from $599The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 23
Rickenbacker 4001 (1973 - 1983)
73 available from $2,432Initially developed as a deluxe, two-pickup upgrade to Rickenbacker’s 4000 bass, the Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar has become a notable model for its long list of famous players. First released in 1961 with production lasting through the very early ‘80s, the 4001 has earned fans in bass players like Lemmy Kilmister, Kim Gordon, Rick James, Geddy Lee, and many, many more. The extra pickup was added to the 4001 to widen tonal possibilities and up the bass frequency response. - 25
Fender AJB Aerodyne Jazz Bass
31 available from $560The Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass is made in Japan, featuring a combination of p-bass and jazz bass pickups. Released alongside the Aerodyne Jazz Bass Deluxe which did not use a pickguard. - 29
Fender PB-62 Precision Bass Reissue MIJ
46 available from $860The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 30
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass
89 available from $300Available in Candy Apple Red, Olympic White, and Inca Silver - 33
Peavey T-40 Bass Guitar
10 available from $899The Peavey T-40 was one of the brand's first bass designs ever, and popular for its affordability and construction. Although the T-40 is heavy, it's built like a tank and can consequently take a beating. The T-40 bass sports two Toaster-style pickups and two switches, amongst other appointments, and can be found fretless in the Peavey T-40FL model. - 37
Fender Standard Precision Bass 1991 - 2008
15 available from $349.99Prior to 1991, all Standard Precision Basses were Made in Japan. In 1991, production moved to Fender's Mexico factory, where it remained through the end of the Standard line. These models were updated with a slightly different pickup build in 2001. - 38
Fender American Vintage II '60 Precision Bass
63 available from $1,600Part of the relaunched 2022 American Vintage II Series, this '60 Precision Bass is as close to true vintage as you can get today. Slab rosewood fingerboard with clay dot markers, period-correct split-coil pickups, and a nitro finish. - 40
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass
19 available from $629.95A collaborative effort between Jefferson Airplane's Jack Casady and Epiphone, the Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass takes after its short-lived cousin, the Les Paul Signature Bass. Like its predecessor of the '70s, the Jack Casady Signature Bass has just one low-impedance humbucker, along with an impedance control knob. The creation of this unique semi-hollow bass was actually spurred on by Casady himself, who approached Epiphone with his design ideas. - 41
Fender JB-75 Jazz Bass Reissue MIJ
26 available from $745.39The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 43
Fender Musicmaster Bass 1972 - 1981
44 available from $815As a product of the '70s (with a brief reissue in 1997 headed by Squier), the Fender Musicmaster Bass is a shorter-scale, stripped-down version of the Fender Mustang Bass. Distinguish between older and later models by the tuning keys: the former sported triangular tuning keys while the latter is Mustang-style. If you're looking for a real vintage bass at a far more musician-friendly price, the Fender Musicmaster Bass may be your pick. - 50
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Precision Bass
30 available from $429.99Available in Lake Placid Blue and White Blonde - 55
Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 4 H 1993 - 2018
17 available from $1,295Built with a comfortable, compact body, active three-band preamp for minute tone-sculpting and a three-way selector on the single ceramic magnet-powered humbucker, the Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 4 H Bass Guitar is a powerful classic voice designed for modern playing. An unmistakable product of Leo Fender's legacy, this instrument's ability to produce rich, low-end presence is at home in indie, shoegaze, psychedelia, and classic rock. - 56
Squier Affinity Jazz Bass
40 available from $279.95For a great price on breaking into the world of one of the most famous four-stringed instruments ever made, look no further than the Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass. Packed to the gills with features like a sculpted alder body, maple neck, and real rosewood fretboard, the tone is taken to the next level with a pair of vintage-voiced J Bass pickups. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first bass or a seasoned player looking for a practice model to have around the apartment, the Affinity Jazz Bass delivers in spades.- Updated in 2018 to an Indian Laurel Fretboard
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Fender American Vintage II '66 Jazz Bass
69 available from $1,799.99Part of the relaunched 2022 American Vintage II Series, this '66 Jazz Bass is as close to true early-CBS vintage as you can get today. C-shape neck, slab rosewood fingerboard with clay dots, and threaded barrel saddles. - 58
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 4 H
44 available from $1,499.99Sporting a beefy alnico-powered humbucker, active 18V three-band EQ and a classic design originated by Leo Fender himself, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 4 H is the longest-running instrument produced by the company and the brand's unmistakable flagship model. The StingRay's streamlined design and deep, rich response have made it a consistent pick among players for the versatility of its onboard preamp and a favorite of artists ranging from Flea to Colin Greenwood to Cliff Williams of AC/DC fame. - 62
Fender Jazz Bass 1970 -1974
94 available from $2,700While there is indeed a market value drop for instruments made during this period compared to the 1965 - 1969 CBS-era instruments, the actual specifications for the Jazz Bass did not change much -- though the consistency of build quality did drop a bit. This period also saw the Jazz Bass offered with a maple fretboard as an option for the first time. - 63
Fender Flea Artist Series Road Worn Signature Jazz Bass 2016 - 2017
26 available from $1,195Bringing together vintage elements like a a maple C-shape neck, dual Pure Vintage '64 single-coil Jazz Bass pickups, and a painstakingly recreated Road Worn shell pink finish, the Fender Flea Signature Jazz Bass captures every facet of the madman's favorite four-string for us mortals. Received as a gift from a fan, this shell pink iteration is one of the rarer instruments on the planet, and the Fender team perfectly captured the faded look, feel, and sound. Regardless of what genre you're playing -- funk, reggae, punk, garage -- this absolute beauty will serve up signature vintage Fender tone time and time again. - 67
Fender MB-98 / MB-SD Mustang Bass Reissue MIJ
14 available from $1,515The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 72
Fender American Performer Mustang Bass 2018-2019
3 available from $1,200Crafted with features like a GreaseBucket tone circuit for taming high-end without making your sound muddy and a combination of passive Alnico V Yosemite Jazz and split Mustang pickups, the Fender American Performer Mustang Bass delivers a quality US-made instrument at a solid price point. The calibrated, shellac-dipped pickups deliver a wide spread of tone from smooth thumps to outright growls while the Modern C-shape maple neck and 30" make for some of the smoothest playing around. - 74
Fender MIM Geddy Lee Artist Series Signature Jazz Bass
31 available from $700Geddy Lee fans, get ready to throw down some money: the Fender Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass is a perfect replica of this bass-master's favorite instrument. Originally produced in Japan but then switched over to Mexico, the Geddy Lee Signature J-Bass is great for any Rush fan or any lover of Lee's distinctive sound. With two sizzling single-coil pickups, a slim, C-shaped neck profile, and chrome hardware, you get the look, feel, and tone that defined Rush's sound. - 78
Gibson SG Standard Bass
36 available from $1,199- Features a mahogany body and neck, short-scale rosewood fretboard, and Rhythm/Lead SG Bass pickups.
- Minor spec changes occurred with the introduction of Gibson's Original Collection, including a new nut and new finishes.
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Fender PB-70 Precision Bass Reissue MIJ
11 available from $1,250The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 80
Epiphone Thunderbird IV Bass
16 available from $350The Epiphone Thunderbird takes the funky offset body of Gibson's iconic Firebird guitar and adds two bass-calibrated pickups and four strings to create one of the freshest and most affordable basses this side of a Fender Precision Bass. Great for beginners or artists just looking for a quick songwriter, the Thunderbird is avilable in both reverse, non-reverse and Pro setups. A Goth edition satisfies those looker for a darker aesthetic. - 85
Fender American Standard Jazz Bass 2008 - 2016
25 available from $849.99The Fender American Standard Jazz Bass has become the modern flagship model of Fender’s classic J-Bass line. Since its introduction to the Fender lineup in 1960, the Jazz Bass has played an imperative role in the development of over half a dozen genres, like funk, prog rock, and, of course, jazz fusion. The American Standard was first produced in 1989 and then again starting in 2008, the latter of which has a variety of updated appointments like a Custom Shop single-coil pickup and C-shaped neck profile. - 90
Fender JB-62 FL Fretless Jazz Bass Reissue MIJ
15 available from $799.99The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 91
Fender Player Plus Precision Bass
10 available from $650Taking cues from higher-end models, the Player Plus series brings together advanced features like Noiseless pickups with stunning finishes. This Precision Bass includes a Jazz Bass pickup at the bridge position and a 3-band EQ instead of the standard tone knob, along with a flat, 12" radius fretboard and a Modern "C" neck for fast playing. - 92
Fender OPB-51 Precision Bass Reissue MIJ
7 available from $1,029.95The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 93
Fender PB-57 Precision Bass Reissue MIJ
40 available from $660The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 96
Fender American Professional Series Precision Bass
3 available from $1,349The Fender American Professional Series Precision Bass continues the legacy of one of the world's most iconic electric basses with a full complement of new electronics and hardware appointments. The Professional Precision is centered around a newly-designed Pro-V Split-Coil pickup developed in tandem with low-end guru Michael Bump, providing a vintage-voiced response with plenty of growl and zip. Matching this sonic masterpiece is a smooth-action '63 "Golden" P Bass profile neck in a satin finish supported by a pair of Posiflex graphite rods to prevent warping and keep your sound on point for years to come. - 97
Fender American Performer Precision Bass
11 available from $950Bringing together features like a GreaseBucket tone circuit for taming highs without muddying up your low-end and a new Yosemite Precision and Jazz Bass pickup combination, the Fender American Performer Precision Bass delivers renowned US-made quality at a sweet price. Calibrated and dipped in shellac, the Yosemite pickups get you tones from purrs to roars while the satin-finished Modern C-shape maple neck ensures a deliciously smooth playing experience. - 98
Fender American Standard Precision Bass 2008 - 2016
6 available from $999.99The Precision Bass’ long history dates back to 1951, and the Fender American Standard Precision Bass has become the flagship of Fender’s P-Bass line and a staple in popular music. The newer models sport the classic Precision Bass body with some upgrades, like a more modernized neck with a C-shaped profile and a Fender Custom Shop ‘60s split single-coil pickup. - 99
Fender Precision Bass 1957 - 1964
51 available from $6,500Around the middle of 1957, Fender made another very important change to the Precision Bass, replacing the single coil pickup with a split-coil design. This is actually a humbucking pickup, but Fender couldn't call that out in advertising or catalogs due to the fact that Seth Lover's patent hadn't yet run out. This era also sees the headstock shape change into something that more closely matched the Stratocaster model.
In late 1959, a slab rosewood fretboard with clay dot inlays was introduced, as was the case with the entire Fender line. In mid-'62, this changes to a thinner rosewood veneer, and then the clay dots were replaced with pearl dots in '64.
This was the last run of P-Basses made before the CBS buyout in 1965. - 100
Yamaha TRBX304 Electric Bass Guitar
80 available from $350Sporting features like hum-canceling YGD designed M3 pickups, active Yamaha Performance EQ with five individual EQ controls, and a carved mahogany body with accompanying five-piece maple/mahogany neck, the Yamaha TRBX304 Electric Bass Guitar makes pro-grade appointments available for a fraction of the price for the beginning bassist. Immensely playable from the moment it's out of the box, this bass's ultra-fast neck and contoured body make summoning the low-end goodness inherent in this instrument a cinch.
