MTD Kingston Bass Guitar ZX 5 String, Maple Fingerboard, Transparent Black
"ZX" 5-string, Maple Fingerboard, Transluscent Black Finish. The MTD ZX series of basses were created for a discerning player looking for the clarity, feel and response found only in a handmade, boutique style bass. The Kingston ZX basses are amazing instruments that feature only the best components and the best craftsmanship. The ZX is the only Kingston bass that comes loaded with Bartolini pickups and electronics custom voiced exclusively for Michael Tobias. Incredible playability. Beautiful tone. Stunning cosmetics. This bass has it all. The ZX basses incorporate many of the superior design elements found on MTD’s revered American series instruments - but at a truly affordable price. Carefully constructed using a high quality Mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a Burled Maple top, the Z basses marry beauty with unparalleled performance. Designed by master luthier Michael Tobias, the MTD Kingston Series of instruments offer enhanced playability, exceptional tone, and…
I am a pro player who has played a great variety of basses over the past 20+ years and this bass is the best! The neck shape is extremely comfortable and the tone is amazing. Great for thumb, fingerstyle and tapping, I am just BLOWN AWAY! Thanks Michael Tobias!
Lakland Skyline Series 55-02 5-Strings Bass Guitar, Natural
A Lakland Quad Coil hum bucker (bridge) and a dual-coil (neck) are teamed with the same 3-band active Lakland LH3 preamp used in the US-made 55-94 to let you dial in an incredible range of tones. 3-way toggle splits bridge pickup coils for increased tonal range. It has that deep Lakland cutaway on the high register side of the neck that allows easy access to highest frets for throwing licks on top of your grooves. Lakland Skyline luthiers now do their fret work using Plek technology to assure optimum playability. Plek is a CAD/CAM machine with scanning capability. It was developed to perform high-speed, highly accurate fret dressing, nut and bridge slotting and shaping, and engraving work. When used by an experienced luthier, the Plek machine produces necks with fretwork and action that equal the very best handwork and does it consistently.
Great bass!super low action and great preamp.This bass sounds like a musicman,fenderjazz and a p-bass all wrapped up in one,well built.
LightWave Saber Bass VL 5-String Fretless, Transparent Amber
The revolutionary Saber Bass VL Models are high performance, professional basses designed with the exclusive and patented Optical Pickup System, making the Saber's tone and playing experience unlike any other bass. The Saber VL is superbly crafted, with a Swamp Ash body and a premium AAA flame maple top. The reinforced neck is a 34-inch scale, three-piece laminate of rock maple with a custom composite black basswood two octave fingerboard and a flame maple headstock veneer matching the body. The instrument is finished in stunning high-gloss natural or transparent color and a satin neck. The hardware is black chrome, and the bridge is a unique custom carbon/graphite monolith, an individual assembly for each string which also integrates the transducer system. The Saber Bass is a lightweight, comfortable design that is familiar in feel, revolutionary in concept, and inspiring to play. The Saber Bass will enable the player to create a highly detailed bass soundscape, composed of rich complex…
Bass: Lightwave Saber Bass, VL 5 string, Transparent Amber First off, the finish. Simply gorgeous. The back of the neck I would describe as a satin finish, very smooth. The color is not quite as yellow as pictured, but rather a richer, mellow, sun shining on fields of golden wheat, or what a posh interior decorator might call burnt umber, hints of orange are very strong. Visually, I get comments all the time when I'm gigging about what a beautiful bass it is, and they're correct. Plus, if you missed it, that little half moon towards the top of the body is actually a sound hole of sorts. It's what I describe as a semi hollow body, which I think just adds to it's intrigue. When I ordered the bass, since it was a fretless, I also ordered some Thomastik-Infeld flatwound bass strings, to really accentuate that smooth fretless sound. The range of tone I'm still learning to master, it's not your typical tone setup with knobs, so it takes a little playing around with to really dial in your tone, but it's there. (One thing that intrigues me about using light sensors to pick up string vibration rather than magnetic, is that I don't believe I'm confined to using strictly metallic strings. And I love the Thomastik-Infeld flatwound bass strings, but I was toying around with the idea of maybe putting on some real cat gut or synthetic strings.) Playability is great. Occasionally while out on a gig, I'll let one of my friends get up and play, not even warning them they are stepping into a fretless.…
Fender '50s Precision Bass®, 2 Tone Sunburst, Maple Fretboard
The ’50s Precision Bass® guitar delivers the look, sound and vibe of Fender’s first basses without breaking the bank. Features include an alder body, maple neck, split single-coil Precision Bass pickup, volume and tone controls, gold anodized pickguard and vintage hardware.
I've played Fenders (P and J), Höfners, and Rickenbackers and once I picked this one up I couldn't put it down!Not only does it pass the eye test (beautiful), it passes they ear test! It sounds amazing! Lightweight and a breeze to play...my all-time favorite axe!Made in Mexico? No problem! Nice job Fender!
Lakland Skyline Series 55-01 5-Strings Bass Guitar, Three Tone Sunburst
The Skyline 55-01 Electric Bass Guitar retains all the key features that have made Lakland the choice of professionals: ash body, flat-sawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement bars, Bartolini MK1 split-coil soapbar pickups, and 3-band buffered active preamp. Controls include cut/boost bass, mid, and treble; a panning-style pickup blend; and master volume (with pull-out switching to bypass EQ). 35" scale. Lakland Skyline luthiers now do their fret work using Plek technology to assure optimum playability. Plek is a CAD/CAM machine with scanning capability. It was developed to perform high-speed, highly accurate fret dressing, nut and bridge slotting and shaping, and engraving work. When used by an experienced luthier, the Plek machine produces necks with fretwork and action that equal the very best handwork and does it consistently.
I was very skeptical about buying this bass and it exceeded my expectations sounds great I will buy another one without hesitation. thank-you lakland
Lakland Skyline Series L5501LEMTB 5-Strings Bass Guitar, Translucent Blue
The Skyline 55-01 Electric Bass Guitar retains all the key features that have made Lakland the choice of professionals: ash body, flat-sawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement bars, Bartolini MK1 split-coil soapbar pickups, and 3-band buffered active preamp. Controls include cut/boost bass, mid, and treble; a panning-style pickup blend; and master volume (with pull-out switching to bypass EQ). 35" scale. Lakland Skyline luthiers now do their fret work using Plek technology to assure optimum playability. Plek is a CAD/CAM machine with scanning capability. It was developed to perform high-speed, highly accurate fret dressing, nut and bridge slotting and shaping, and engraving work. When used by an experienced luthier, the Plek machine produces necks with fretwork and action that equal the very best handwork and does it consistently.
The US Made Lakland basses hover at just over two grand and change. The Skyline series is considerably more affordable while still delivering much of the mojo of their American made brethren. I bought my 55-01 back in 2006 and I have played it extensively. I can honestly say that it is a great bass particularly when the price is considered. The Skyline 55-01 is one of those rare instruments that really does not need any modifications to sound great; it sounds great and most of all plays great right out of the box. If you need made in the USA stamped on the instrument this may not be for you, but you are simply looking for a killer bass that will not set you back on your mortgage payments, this is the bass for you.
Fender Steve Harris Precision Bass®, Royal Blue Metallic, Maple Fretboard
For more than three decades, Steve Harris’s galloping fleet-fingered basslines have turbocharged U.K. metal titans Iron Maiden and have made him the most influential metal bassist alive. Harris has stayed true to his battle-hardened Fender® Precision Bass® guitar over the years, and Fender now honors him with the Steve Harris Precision Bass. Features include a regally cool Royal Blue Metallic sparkle finish, with chromed mirror pickguard, alder body, vintage-tint one-piece maple neck and fingerboard with 20 medium-jumbo frets, Badass® II bridge, Seymour Duncan® Basslines SPB-1 split-coil Precision Bass pickup, chrome hardware, Steve Harris Signature Rotosound® custom flat-wound strings and Harris’s signature on the back of the headstock. Deluxe gig bag included.
Steve Harris Was my inspiration for wanting to play the bass, This bass is very, very well built, Very heavy and Definitely has that Steve Harris sound. It Is everything I had been looking for...sound wise. Awesome Bass!
Fender American Standard Jazz Bass® V (Five String), Olympic White, Rosewood Fretboard
Fender® scored a giant bass hit in 1960 by introducing its deluxe four-string instrument - the Jazz Bass® guitar. With its sleek offset body; thin, fast neck and rich, growling tone, it was a raring, roaring racecar of a bass that quickly established itself as a must-have instrument. The new Five String American Standard Jazz Bass is an even finer instrument; a modern interpretation of a classic built for modern players. Features include a high-mass vintage bridge, thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, improved Fender tuners that are 30 percent lighter while keeping the classic look, richer and deeper neck tint for a more elegant appearance, great-looking gloss rosewood fingerboard, satin neck back for smooth playability and Fender-exclusive SKB® molded case.
This comment is directed at those who buy in "AustinBazaar". I saved a lot of money to buy the bass of my dreams. When I opened my order I realized I had a defect in the base where the neck is screwed, but his case was perfect, confirming it was shipped defective from "Austin B." without proper inspection. Amazon.com appreciate the interest by trying to cover the total return of the damaged item and respond to every email I wrote. But I could not return the bass because the transfer from Venezuela to Miami is very expensive. Amazon reinstated me on 20% of "1400.00 U.S.," which was like giving candy to soothe a child who received a damaged toy.Amazon really responded and tried to solve my problem immediately as I expected. Thank you.AUSTIN BAZAAR! Thanks for making my first purchase from Amazon.com so disappointing experience by sending a bass defective. thanks thanks thanks
Steinberger Synapse XS-1FPA Bass with Gigbag, Plainn Black
Designed by Ned Steinberger, it features the patented U-channel graphite core in a rock maple neck and maple body. Combo™ head accommodates double-ball and single-ball strings while the unique direct-drive double ball bridge adds super-fast string changes and tune-it-once tuning stability. While other guitar manufacturers have been resting on their laurels, Steinberger's been thinking. Witness the strap hook, recessed tool holder and output jack, fold-down leg rest, and phenolic fingerboard that's slick as butter and fast as lightning. Low-impedance EMG USA bass pickup with internal low-impedance preamp and piezo bridge extends the range on both ends for earth-moving lows and phenomenal transients from slap-style playing. And like all Steinbergers, it's super comfortable and perfectly balanced.
Me,,, a long time pro player, owned every bass out there for the last 25 years.I never liked the boxie look of the early Steinbergers but liked the look of the newer Synapse, took a shot and ordered one sight unseen, never played one either.Bottom line,, LOVE my flat black 4 string Synapse, I string all my bass's B-E-A-D and the Synapse had no problem accepting the BEAD strings in place of the EADG strings,, Im using the Steinberger double ball 5 string set (I throw the G string in the garbage can).This bass produces a large number of different tones, its super easy to play and I think it looks very cool.One thing,, the strap button location on the backside of the bass sucks,,, I put my own strap button on the bottom of the bass body and that made a big difference for the better.Other than having to change the strap button location I cant think of anything negitive to say about the Synapse.I own many other bass's, mostly Fenders, but this new Synapse might become my main bass.Amazon had the best price and with one day shipping I had it in One Day.CheersDavyo
Fender American Special Jazz Bass® Electric Guitar, Candy Apple Red, Maple Fretboard
The new Fender® American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Jazz Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket™ tone circuit, which rolls off highs while maintaining low-end definition.Features include an alder body and C-shaped maple neck, maple fretboard (Black, Candy Apple Red models) or rosewood fretboard (Olympic White, Three-color Sunburst models) with medium jumbo frets, single-coil alnico Jazz Bass pickups, vintage-style black plastic Jazz Bass knobs, three-ply pickguard (black-white black on Candy Apple Red and Olympic White models; parchment on Black and Three-color Sunburst models), vintage-style bridge and strap buttons, and deluxe gig bag.
PLEASE NOTE! Since writing this review, I returned my American Special, ONLY because I got a very good deal on an American Standard Jazz bass which has a very good case and does have a slightly more comfortable neck and a few other differences. However, I stand by the following review of the American Special, and (if I could afford it), I'd own 'both' basses!Regrettably, I just had to put my Fender American Special Jazz bass down in order to type this review! I doubt Amazon.com would mind me mentioning that I bought this elsewhere, since I live in the Toronto area, and they don't ship these to Canada. Aside from that, it was the exact same price, and exact same model as pictured here, for that matter.Like most guitars and basses made by Fender and Gibson, etc., they tend to sit in a warehouse somewhere, neatly packed away in a sturdy stapled cardboard box (from their respective companies), until a store, Amazon or whomever orders some to replenish their stock. If it's a matter of months, or in some cases, a year or two, the string tension on the neck will create an uncomfortable 'bow' from not being moved or played at all. I ordered mine special, because my local music store (Long and Mcquade) didn't stock the red with Maple neck. And yes, the action was too high. However, since I prefer to do my own adjustments, I found the Fender T-Allen adjustment wrench to be a breeze to use, and within a matter of a few minutes, I had the action nice and low, (the way I like it), and it…
Schecter Stiletto Elite-5 Bass Guitar (5 String, See-Thru Black)
Stiletto Elite 5 STBLK
The Schecter Stiletto Elite bass is an outstanding instrument. Out of the box, it required only modest set up to make it playable. (I'm still taking it to my local luthier for a decent setup). I played it in a large-venue church setting this weekend, and the tonal quality was remarkable. The action was low and sleek; the bass almost played itself. The frets felts good and never got in the way. The finish is deep and rich, and the pictures just don't do it justice. The low B is the most tight and solid I've ever heard on any bass. Bottom line is this: Buy this bass, you won't be sorry.
Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass® V (Five String), Brown Sunburst, Rosewood Fretboard
The Deluxe Active Jazz Bass® V guitar was designed for the working five-string bassist, with classic styling and modern features including an alder body, C-shaped maple neck with rosewood fretboard, two dual-coil ceramic Noiseless™ five-string Jazz Bass pickups with nickel-plated pole pieces, three-band active EQ with treble, mid and bass boost/cut, four-ply brown shell pickguard and a variety of finishes (see specifications).
I have been playing bass for over 25 years and have played almost everything out there... I wanted a 5-string in 34" scale that didn't have a neck that was a half a mile wide, and the Deluxe Active V had those specs plus the active EQ, which was icing on the cake. A Jazz bass is already an instrument capable of a wide variety of tone and styles, and the active EQ gives you all of the tone-shaping control you need right at your fingers without having to go to the amp or an external EQ. I tried some Squier basses but found them to have high action; this one plays great and a very good value compared to its American-made counterpart which costs twice as much. Highly recommended if you are looking for a versatile 5-string that is comfortable to hold and play.
Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass®, Black, Maple Fretboard
Mean, mean stride. The Geddy Lee Jazz Bass® guitar is an exact replica of the tonally singular instrument that Rush’s revered bassist/vocalist has riffed away on in front of millions of devoted fans worldwide and on many a mega-selling album. The bass has an alder body; the thin one-piece C-shaped maple neck has a maple fingerboard with black binding and black rectangular position markers. The two vintage Jazz Bass single-coil pickups crackle with life and bristle with the energy. Other features include chrome hardware, vintage-style tuners and a Badass® Bass II™ bridge.
This bass is loaded to the max,and an excellant reproduction of the bass that Getty Lee (RUSH) is known for using live and in the recording studio. What I might add is a pretty good price for such quality. This FENDER JAZZ bass has a 1 piece maple neck with black binding and black rectangular fret markers. 20 medium jumbo frets with a 9.50''neck radius. 2 Vintage jazz bass single coil pick ups and a vintage Leo Quan Bad Ass II Bridge. This also Boasts an alder body and vintage 70's stamped open gear tuning machines. This bass was a favorite among musicians for many reasons. quality workmanship, great tone sparkle and these were very road worthy, able to widthstand the abuse that comes with being a touring band. I would suggest trying this bass out even if you dont play a Fender.
LightWave Saber Bass SL 5-String Fretless, UltraBlack
The revolutionary Saber Bass SL Models are high performance, professional basses designed with the exclusive and patented Optical Pickup System, making the Saber's tone and playing experience unlike any other bass. The Saber SL is a superbly crafted instrument, featuring a solid alder body. The reinforced neck is a 34-inch scale three piece laminate of rock maple with a two octave rosewood fingerboard. The hardware is black chrome, and the bridge is a unique custom carbon/graphite monolith, an individual assembly for each string which also integrates the transducer system. The Saber Bass is a lightweight, comfortable design that is familiar in feel, revolutionary in concept, and inspiring to play. The Saber Bass will enable the player to create a highly detailed bass soundscape, composed of rich complex harmonics, vocal mids, and sparkling highs, built on a foundation of strong, bold, and focused low end response. Players will immediately recognize the perfectly balanced sound, clean string…
The first thing I did was put TI Jazz flats on this bass. The stock roundwounds were very nice (have no idea what brand), but the flats are what I really wanted.Action of the bass is very low and fast. The neck adjusted very well and easily to dead flat, right where I like it. The range of tones available is wide, setup of optics after changing strings is easy. The manual is clear and simple as to how this beast is different from regular pickups. The bass is very light weight and well balanced.Customer service at Lightwave was outstanding answering my numerous questions prior to sale.Some places in the finish were not quite up to snuff (a few lines in the finish where it appeared deeper grain had not been filled) and the B string bridge is just a hint out of alignment with the other four. Those two items notwithstanding, this is a gigging bass and functions very well. All in all, it's a keeper with a very smooth feel in the neck and a solid potent sound.
