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For 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.

Following 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.

Fender'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.

The 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.

The Fender Mustang Bass PJ from the Offset Series adds a world of versatility to a classic "student model" short-scale design. With both Precision and Jazz bass pickups, each with its own volume control, the Mustang Bass PJ is capable of a huge range of classic Fender tones -- fat and beefy on the P-Bass pickup and biting and growling on the J-Bass pickup. The short-scale neck makes for a harmonically rich sound and is a breeze to play, perfect for players with smaller hands or seasoned guitar players looking to add a bass to their arsenal.

Fender'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.

The original starter four-string, the Squier Affinity Series Bronco Bass resurrects one of Fender's first student model design with vintage tone and feel at a budget-friendly price point. Bringing together a svelte agathis body and 30" scale maple neck perfect kids and players with smaller hands, the model is finished off with a specially-designed single-coil pickup and chrome two-saddle bridge for unparalleled tuning stability. Ideal for newcomers to the bass, the Bronco is also an attractive option for guitarists who switch over to a four-string from time to time.

Bringing together features like two PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups, an Accu-cast B120 Bridge for handling even the most robust of gauges, and an Ibanez Custom Electronics three-band EQ along with a three-way Power Tap switch, the Ibanez SR300E Electric Bass Guitar builds on one of the most popular entry-level basses with a swath of pro features. Still fashioned with the same mahogany body, five-piece maple/rosewood neck, and 24-fret rosewood fretboard as its predecessor, this updated rendition pushes the envelope with an improved frequency range and cavalcade of metallic and fade finishes.

Available in Candy Apple Red, Olympic White, and Inca Silver

Initially 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.

The 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.

As 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.

The 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.

Sporting 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.

When 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.

Prior 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.

Pairing offset cool with Fender's low-end mastery, the Fender Jaguar Bass in Hot Rod Red packs a pair of single coil Jazz Bass pups, series and parallel pickup combinations, and active/passive electronic options for a wide spread of tones in one instrument. Crafted in Japan, the screaming finish is accented with chrome hardware and a rosewood fretboard with pearloid block inlays for a slick look to accompany the growly, present tone. A serious contender for its authentic Fender sound and distinctive style.

Bringing 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.

This 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

Available in Fiesta Red and Sonic Blue

A 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.

Features a mahogany body with a short-scale maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and BassBucker pickup.

The 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.

Sporting 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Available in Lake Placid Blue and White Blonde

The 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.

The 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.

Crafted 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.

The 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.

Mellow, offset, iconic. The original Fender Jazz Bass has been a favorite of countless players - Jaco Pastorius, Noel Redding, Geddy Lee, Marcus Miller and, more recently, Flea among others - for its rich tone and comfortable playability. The made-in-Mexico (since 1995) Fender Standard Jazz Bass offers all of that for an incredibly affordable price. Whether you're looking for a starter bass or a reliable workhorse, this is it. Don't let the name fool you - it can handle any style.

Taking 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.

The Fender American Original '60s Jazz Bass captures the warm tone and peerless looks of an icon by combining features like a pair of Pure Vintage ‘64 Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups, '60s "C" shape maple neck with 9.5" radius, and a slick 3-color sunburst alder body with nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Vintage-inspired appointments like nickel/chrome and Pure Vintage Reverse Open-gear tuning machines match beautifully with modern amenities like Narrow-Tall frets for a new classic that lives up to the original.

The Sterling SUB Ray4 is an awesome affordable version of the classic Music Man Stingray bass, a longtime mainstay for rock and funk bassists. With the three-over-one headstock design, active preamp circuit with 2-band EQ for the single humbucking pickup and the sleek body style, the SUB Series Ray4 is a killer bass for a beginner, or even a seasoned pro who wants a backup for their standard Stingray.

Built 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.

Geddy 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.

The Fender American Professional Series Jazz Bass captures the original magic which made this bass famous and infuses it with updated electronics and new appointments for a truly modern instrument. Centered around a new V-Mod Single-Coil pickup engineered by bass guru Michael Bump, the Pro Jazz Bass responds with a vintage-tinged warmth that has no problem summoning low-end rumble when called upon. Finished with a "Modern C" maple neck for smooth action and a set of Posiflex graphite truss rods to prevent warping, the American Pro Series Jazz is a four-stringed marvel.

Fender's original Precision Bass was even more revolutionary than the Telecaster, reinventing the way people played, inviting more guitarists to switch over and allowing more bassists to tour. Over sixty years later, the made-in-Mexico (since 1990) Fender Standard Precision Bass offers players an amazing starter instrument or a reliable, classic workhorse. Great for modding, too!

The Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass '70s takes cosmetic details from a classic period of the J-Bass and rolls them up with modern electronics and playability. From funk to punk, the Vintage Modified Jazz Bass '70s provides exemplary tone and nods to its vintage roots with bound maple neck, striking block inlays and a pair of Fender-designed single coil pickups for a wealth of tonal possibilities. Great for the beginner bassist or the guitar player looking to add some low-end to their arsenal, the Vintage Modified Jazz Bass '70s represents an awesome value.

The Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special is an excellent choice for the budding beginner bassist who wants something a little different and incredibly versatile. If you've been torn between a P-Bass and a J-Bass, know that the VM Jaguar Bass Special has a Precision pickup in the middle position and a Jazz pickup in the bridge position giving you the best of both worlds. What's more, this bass has a control for an active bass boost, adding size and rumble to your sound when it's called for.