Why it's best: Your first bass may have been a Yamaha; they make some great, low-priced instruments. Your last bass may also be a Yamaha; they’ve been in business for a long time, and they know what they’re doing! The TRB has a lot of the same features as other basses, includin...read full review
Why it's a best pick: Ibanez, best known for low-priced instruments, still builds a few high-end models in Japan, and this is definitely one of them. Made with exotic hardwoods, the Prestige’s most notable feature is the electronic system, comprised of American-made Bartolini pickups and a ... read full review
Why it's a best pick: Compared to other 6-string basses, the Bongo looks pretty goofy. Yet it’s one of the more sophisticated models available. Music Man seems to have taken active electronics to a new level, at least among production instruments, and they’re not ashamed to flaunt it.... read full review
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Why it's a best pick: Boutique features at a budget price – multi-laminate maple-walnut neck, mahogany body with a bubinga top, active electronics, EMG pickups, gold hardware, neck-through construction, and a 35” scale—just like the higher-priced basses. Go Schecter! Street pric... read full review
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Why it's a best pick: Spector basses bear more than a passing resemblance to a certain German boutique brand, but at a fraction of the price. The Legend Classic has a 35” scale bolt-on neck, a maple-topped basswood body for improved low-frequency response, US-made EMG pickups and a 2-band a... read full review
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