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# The Ultimate Bass Guitar list - by Tyler Spicer

By [Tyler Spicer (@tylerspicer)](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer)

2340 views · 4 likes · 1 follower  
Published 19 April 2022 · Updated 19 April 2022

Category: music / musical instruments

This is my ranked list of the bass guitars that I've either owned, or played and reviewed, on my Youtube channel...

## Items

### 1. [Monarch Yin Yang Standard](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/19/monarch-yin-yang-standard)

Item ID: `19`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/inx2ilx35f5kdpg5tkij.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/HC-P09yhD9o](https://youtu.be/HC-P09yhD9o)
- Brand: Fodera
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Bright, punchy and very articulate. Great for a variety of styles, but not as traditional  in sound.
- Review: -
- Features: EMG Pickups, mike pope electronics and slim neck profile.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fodera\_yin\_yang\_std\_4\_purple\_wh\_481561.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fodera_yin_yang_std_4_purple_wh_481561.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 2. [Metroline PJ 5 String Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/27/metroline-pj-5-string-bass)

Item ID: `27`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qefhyr3vuo2uas6ooaye.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/Rrm5IP0r71k](https://youtu.be/Rrm5IP0r71k)
- Brand: Sadowsky
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: A great range of P to J style tones. Modern electronics to boost the top and bottom end and help the bass fit into the mix.
- Review: My go-to gigging bass. The one bass I could use to cover every gig.
- Features: Active and passive operation. P and J pickups.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/sadowsky\_metroline\_21\_5\_vin\_p\_j\_mo\_bk.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/sadowsky_metroline_21_5_vin_p_j_mo_bk.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 3. [Metroline Jazz Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/32/metroline-jazz-bass)

Item ID: `32`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/a4wgacux6arggoxy6san.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/KA0\_xZdNPQI](https://youtu.be/KA0_xZdNPQI)
- Brand: Sadowsky
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Great modern jazz bass tones, punchy and defined.
- Review: My choice of jazz bass.
- Features: Light weight, versatile electronics that can be run both active and passive.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/sadowsky\_metroline\_21\_4\_vin\_mo\_59\_burst.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/sadowsky_metroline_21_4_vin_mo_59_burst.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 4. [Custom Shop Precision Bass 59](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/26/custom-shop-precision-bass-59)

Item ID: `26`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/q5e43df6qlsvtc9lovfo.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/5LBpb3rODNw](https://youtu.be/5LBpb3rODNw)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Old school traditional tones with lots of nuance from the pickup.
- Review: My go-to no. 1 P bass.
- Features: Oval C shaped thicker neck, classic looks and reverse tuners.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_59\_p\_bass\_relic\_shell\_pink\_2.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_59_p_bass_relic_shell_pink_2.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 5. [Stingray Classic](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/44/stingray-classic)

Item ID: `44`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rnyuoznr2hoymkwcfwty.jpg)
- Video Review: -
- Brand: Music Man
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Traditional stingray tone and electronics, punchy and round.
- Review: -
- Features: String mutes, mid-sized neck, 2 band EQ, Birdseye maple neck.
- Link to buy: -

### 6. [BB2025X](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/2/bb2025x)

Item ID: `2`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/n2rnb0jgt2s4ypyr34iw.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1500end=1574](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1500end=1574)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: The p pickup is massive sounding, j pickup super punchy thick sound. Flaw: j with single cord hum a little bit. The pickups are a little bit more versatile.
- Review: Feel super solid, the net construction is lovely. Not huge and not tiny. Quite expensive. Flaw: It doesn't have a blend, it has a switch. But feels very good. They look great.
- Features: It's hard to go wrong with these basses.
- Link to buy: -

### 7. [Attitude II](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/7/attitude-ii)

Item ID: `7`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vknveybhswxohhgewvcn.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1054end=1154](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1054end=1154)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Doesn't have an artificial EQ.
- Review: Great fat neck. Comfortable bass to play, besides its size. Well balanced. Different joints are really cool.
- Features: It doesn't have a tone control for the p-bass pickup
- Link to buy: -

### 8. [Attitude III](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/13/attitude-iii)

Item ID: `13`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fwg0pkuklwrkjorjwezn.gif)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1245end=1308](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1245end=1308)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Resonant bass.
- Review: The colors look awesome. He wishes it has the tone on the p bass pickup. The neck is great. Killer feeling.
- Features: Neck a little bit slimmer than the Yamaha Attitude II
- Link to buy: -

### 9. [Starbass II](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/30/starbass-ii)

Item ID: `30`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ywe5ozg0iaihj2lzs3jy.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/p\_zdv58M0FI](https://youtu.be/p_zdv58M0FI)
- Brand: Warwick
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Old school semi-hollow tones and slightly more middle of the road modern tones on offer too.
- Review: My choice of semi-hollow body bass.
- Features: 34" scale, mec single coil pickups.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick\_rb\_star\_bass\_4\_mghp.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_rb_star_bass_4_mghp.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 10. [BBP35](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/5/bbp35)

Item ID: `5`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/j2vbxjzwk1c1rqh1dzpq.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1155end=1244](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1155end=1244)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Great sounding bass. You can play so many styles with this bass.
- Review: Hardware impeccable. Love the neck joining. Flaws: He would prefer a blend knob rather than 2 volumes in a tone. It would be great to have an active option with the passive. But exceptional build and feel.
- Features: Recommended for almost everyone
- Link to buy: -

### 11. [4003](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/20/4003)

Item ID: `20`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ni9vkkn3ri5zkkcor6er.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/Pu1Nb3\_Bzms](https://youtu.be/Pu1Nb3_Bzms)
- Brand: Rickenbacker
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Bright, punchy and surprisingly versatile. Can be made to sound a lot darker with etc arrive electronics on board.
- Review: -
- Features: Classic styling and surprisingly versatile onboard electronics.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/rickenbacker\_4003.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/rickenbacker_4003.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 12. [California TM5](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/31/california-tm5)

Item ID: `31`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/a63fd6vhgtdvdfjz8khh.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/e8DtK2ryVgs](https://youtu.be/e8DtK2ryVgs)
- Brand: Sandberg
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Rich, modern or traditional tones from a versatile MM/J Pickup combination.
- Review: My choice as a fretless bass as it covers all of the classic tones.
- Features: Musicman and jazz style pickups with splittable coils and active or passive operation for versatility.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/sandberg\_california\_ii\_tm\_5\_pf\_nt\_flwl.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/sandberg_california_ii_tm_5_pf_nt_flwl.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 13. [TRB6PII](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/9/trb6pii)

Item ID: `9`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uc8kfxz2xtcaikgnvyvb.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=762end=855](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=762end=855)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Quite exciting. Piezo gives it an almost acoustic guitar type sound, adds a little bit of edge or a little bit more definition when recording. Neutral tone of the pickups.
- Review: Almost in the edge of the outstanding category. Amazing construction and feel, but massive, really heavy bass. Difficult to play sometimes. Quality hardware and tuners.
- Features: 6 strings
- Link to buy: -

### 14. [BBNE2](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/18/bbne2)

Item ID: `18`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pxta6lsztp3iyt92kkq2.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=856end=970](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=856end=970)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Recommendation: Learn the electronics of this bass, because it can go a lot further than you'd expect. Performs well on gigs.
- Review: Super high quality bass. Really versatile. Flaws: Finished neck, very sticky, but cool. Struggle with one of the bridge saddles.
- Features: Didn't have a passive option
- Link to buy: -

### 15. [Bongo 5](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/46/bongo-5)

Item ID: `46`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cmgjpeo10lc0dbwpq4e1.jpg)
- Video Review: -
- Brand: Music Man
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Punchy, versatile, modern and loads of EQ headroom.
- Review: -
- Features: 3 or 4 band 18v EQ, Slimmer neck profile, BMW design, Neodymium pickups.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/music\_man\_bongo\_5\_hh\_sbk.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/music_man_bongo_5_hh_sbk.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 16. [BB2000](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/11/bb2000)

Item ID: `11`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pvptsevp5jcm6cfmtyos.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1441end=1499](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1441end=1499)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: Sound great. Great sounding pickup.
- Review: Super high quality 4 strings bass. Its bridge is a lovely piece of work. Really solid hardware.
- Features: It is a 4 strings bass that is better than the Yamaha BB5000, a 5 strings bass.
- Link to buy: -

### 17. [TRB JP2 (signature John Patitucci)](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/0/trb-jp2-signature-john-patitucci)

Item ID: `0`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qfzfp9p1yust7jqemhlj.png)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=701end=761](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=701end=761)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +2
- Sound: Pickups sound a little bit better. High quality.
- Review: A little bit more premium, electronics more refined. Very bright base. Massive bass, a little difficult to play.
- Features: 6 strings, similar to the other 2 TRBs mentioned before.
- Link to buy: -

### 18. [Professional Precision Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/24/professional-precision-bass)

Item ID: `24`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lb8wt9aw2dzcbqqubcbu.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/cgikTmFFfx4](https://youtu.be/cgikTmFFfx4)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: A modern P Bass that can lend itself to more traditional or more modern contexts with the tone control.
- Review: -
- Features: Golden era vintage neck, new pickup, quality bridge and tuners
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_am\_pro\_ii\_p\_bass\_rw\_myst\_sfg.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_am_pro_ii_p_bass_rw_myst_sfg.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 19. [Professional Jazz Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/37/professional-jazz-bass)

Item ID: `37`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/aonslammarcohgaomyrd.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/PiVzGFYnW80](https://youtu.be/PiVzGFYnW80)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: A classy punchy jazz bass tone. Can range from modern to more traditional easily.
- Review: -
- Features: Slim neck profile, V-mod jazz bass pickups
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_am\_pro\_ii\_jazz\_bass\_rw\_bk.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_am_pro_ii_jazz_bass_rw_bk.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 20. [BB5000](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/8/bb5000)

Item ID: `8`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qhmqtsdvs9gw1baip45z.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=971end=1053](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=971end=1053)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: Great tones. Everything original. Tuners a little bit worn out.
- Review: Really cool. It's a classic, a little bit delicate. Forestry neck a little bit difficult.
- Features: Legend, hard to find. 5 strings base on a 4 strings neck. PJ setup
- Link to buy: -

### 21. [BB735A](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/4/bb735a)

Item ID: `4`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zyxre4ur6n6oflreeii0.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1309end=1440](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=1309end=1440)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: They can make a difference, but they don't completely override the tone and have massive amounts of boost.
- Review: What a bass for its price. Its features are really exceptional.
- Features: His choice of PJ pickup combination.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha\_bb735a\_dcsg\_rw.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha_bb735a_dcsg_rw.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 22. [Vintera Precision Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/22/vintera-precision-bass)

Item ID: `22`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ptkgobw031ef4ynvessx.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/h7trz6-l6ZA](https://youtu.be/h7trz6-l6ZA)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: Unsure
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: Old school, round and fat, with some added snap from the maple fingerboard
- Review: -
- Features: Large neck for big tone. More traditional electronics and cool anodised aluminium pick guard.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_vintera\_50s\_p\_bass\_mn\_dr.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_vintera_50s_p_bass_mn_dr.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 23. [TRB6II](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/15/trb6ii)

Item ID: `15`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lkqqb4uxydmncdwuhfqv.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=570end=627](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=570end=627)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: Powerful.
- Review: The electronics aren't anything special. Nice feel but a very thick wide neck. Great built quality, heavy base. Good introduction to 6 strings.
- Features: 6 strings
- Link to buy: -

### 24. [BB1025X](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/1/bb1025x)

Item ID: `1`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/eaeecgwp2axysgy5ds0v.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt9&start=661end=700](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt9&start=661end=700)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: Really good basses, very solid great sounding pickups.
- Review: Nothing to complain, just didn't has that extra special factor that the more expensive ones have.
- Features: PJ sets up
- Link to buy: -

### 25. [Player Precision Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/25/player-precision-bass)

Item ID: `25`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nookmitklnunjbrg60s0.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/cgikTmFFfx4](https://youtu.be/cgikTmFFfx4)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: Unsure
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: A P bass classic that can fit in to a modern or vintage sound scape.
- Review: -
- Features: Comfortable mid-sized neck and versatile pickup.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_player\_series\_p\_bass\_mn\_tpl.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_player_series_p_bass_mn_tpl.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 26. [Vintera 60s Jazz Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/28/vintera-60s-jazz-bass)

Item ID: `28`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tygvyqf8igxivnthdcee.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/x0lvgATP1wI](https://youtu.be/x0lvgATP1wI)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: Unsure
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: Old school jazz bass tones.
- Review: -
- Features: Larger more traditional jazz bass profile, 60s Jazz bass spacing.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_vintera\_60s\_jazz\_bass\_db.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_vintera_60s_jazz_bass_db.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 27. [Performer Mustang Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/34/performer-mustang-bass)

Item ID: `34`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wnflibvwtufn8gldflxq.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/yjSlRHm96jE](https://youtu.be/yjSlRHm96jE)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: Unsure
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: Modern, punchy sounds. P/J type tones with a different twist.
- Review: -
- Features: Short scale, P & J pickups.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_am\_perf\_mustang\_bass\_rw\_aub.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_am_perf_mustang_bass_rw_aub.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 28. [TRB1006](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/16/trb1006)

Item ID: `16`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z3gyj8h4amzmr2bwofve.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=628end=660](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=628end=660)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: Powerful.
- Review: Feels a little bit smaller than the Yamaha TRB6II.
- Features: Similar to the Yamaha TRB6II
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha\_trb1006\_nt.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha_trb1006_nt.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 29. [Player Jazz Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/36/player-jazz-bass)

Item ID: `36`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/axyxol5rf4zhp3b5k5fs.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/PiVzGFYnW80](https://youtu.be/PiVzGFYnW80)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: Unsure
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: A down-the-middle option that can range from classic to modern jazz bass tones
- Review: -
- Features: Alnico 5 jazz bass pickups
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_player\_series\_jazz\_bass\_pf\_cap.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_player_series_jazz_bass_pf_cap.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 30. [Classic Vibe Jaguar Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/40/classic-vibe-jaguar-bass)

Item ID: `40`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yvwz3z9jxmu4df55tyxh.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/roOdS0Cia9w](https://youtu.be/roOdS0Cia9w)
- Brand: Squier
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: Another twist on the PJ sound, can be made to sound really dark with etc stacked tone controls.
- Review: My personal favourite budget bass. Can do anything and the medium scale gives it something unique and easier to play.
- Features: Slim easy to play neck, 32" Scale, dual concentric tone pots, PJ Pickups
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_sq\_cv\_jaguar\_bass\_3\_sb.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_cv_jaguar_bass_3_sb.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 31. [Performer Jazz Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/33/performer-jazz-bass)

Item ID: `33`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xobme0woeyjt1cb099sh.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/Cq871onjq6k](https://youtu.be/Cq871onjq6k)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: Unsure
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: A more aggressive jazz bass tone. Plenty of hi-mids. Not as many traditional tones on offer.
- Review: -
- Features: Greasebucket tone circuit which cuts top end without boosting any bass. Yosemite pickups.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_am\_perf\_p\_bass\_rw\_3tsb.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_am_perf_p_bass_rw_3tsb.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 32. [BB714BS](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/10/bb714bs)

Item ID: `10`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ewcva5zdvpmo93oqpl6s.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=457end=483](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=457end=483)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: Unsure
- Build Quality: -1
- Sound: Sound isn't particularly exciting for him.
- Review: Good build quality. The feel wasn't great. Not a fan of the finishing of these.
- Features: -
- Link to buy: -

### 33. [Performer Precision Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/41/performer-precision-bass)

Item ID: `41`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qj53qqdws36wob1m8uvg.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/xqnIHsL2cvE](https://youtu.be/xqnIHsL2cvE)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: Unsure
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: Aggressive, slightly more modern P bass tone.
- Review: -
- Features: Slimmer P bass profile, Greasebucket tone circuit to tame treble whilst not boosting low end, Yosemite pickups.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_am\_perf\_p\_bass\_mn\_lpb.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_am_perf_p_bass_mn_lpb.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 34. [BB424X](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/3/bb424x)

Item ID: `3`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/whmquruj4c7ufbl2zo5r.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=381end=427](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=381end=427)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: Nice feeling basses. It will fit nicely in a semi-pro gig. Sound a little bit better than the "Does the job" category.
- Review: Really solid base, pickups pretty good. Looks cool, well built.
- Features: Out of production
- Link to buy: -

### 35. [CV 60s Precision Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/39/cv-60s-precision-bass)

Item ID: `39`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/aw1sglvefporowl7obn2.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/BO5r70WI3zw](https://youtu.be/BO5r70WI3zw)
- Brand: Squier
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: Great old-school tones on a lower budget, Motown type sounds come naturally.
- Review: -
- Features: Thicker neck, more traditional sounds.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_sq\_cv\_60s\_p\_bass\_lrl\_3ts.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_cv_60s_p_bass_lrl_3ts.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 36. [Player Mustang PJ Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/38/player-mustang-pj-bass)

Item ID: `38`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rp9e6tpkjecckbctlljn.png)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/Ch6y8ba9SyM](https://youtu.be/Ch6y8ba9SyM)
- Brand: Fender
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: PJ tones with a twist. Slightly bigger low end and scooped mids from the shorter scale.
- Review: -
- Features: Short scale, PJ pickups, slim easy to play neck.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_mustang\_bass\_pj\_aged\_natural.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_mustang_bass_pj_aged_natural.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 37. [TRBX505](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/12/trbx505)

Item ID: `12`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/i1mbqivr6ulgnzjnhcrn.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=536end=569](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=536end=569)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: +1
- Sound: Sound better than the 305 model. They have a little bit more definition and mid-range bite.
- Review: Feels nice, it's really comfortable to play, well balanced. The better quality reflects on the price.
- Features: -
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha\_trbx\_505\_tbn.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha_trbx_505_tbn.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 38. [BEX4](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/6/bex4)

Item ID: `6`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/voktqdvmcwufh0scas0n.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=484end=535](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=484end=535)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: It has its own sound, it does the semi hollow thing.
- Review: Really cool basses to have around. Not expensive. The active electronics are not really exciting. Really cool choice, playable. Solid built quality. Reasonably decent balance.
- Features: Semi hollow
- Link to buy: -

### 39. [CV 50s Precision bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/35/cv-50s-precision-bass)

Item ID: `35`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uajzn5jbuafdd8t1lbei.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/Xgnmrai611k](https://youtu.be/Xgnmrai611k)
- Brand: Squier
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: -1
- Sound: Traditional tones, slightly different sound to split-coil P bass pickups.
- Review: -
- Features: Traditional looks and hardware.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_sq\_cv\_50s\_p\_bass\_mn\_2sb.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_cv_50s_p_bass_mn_2sb.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 40. [CV Mustang Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/42/cv-mustang-bass)

Item ID: `42`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bwqli0unz5ftsyyrr0gh.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/nym7HoS3Jgg](https://youtu.be/nym7HoS3Jgg)
- Brand: Squier
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: -1
- Sound: Like a bassier, smoother P bass
- Review: -
- Features: Traditional mustang pickup, slim neck.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_sq\_cv\_60s\_mustang\_bass\_ow.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_cv_60s_mustang_bass_ow.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 41. [TRBX305](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/17/trbx305)

Item ID: `17`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/a40wvzdiezflw8cokpzv.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=428end=456](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=428end=456)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: -1
- Sound: They do a very clear modern sound. A little bit more open sounding with those pickup holes. Not particularly interesting tone, quite neutral.
- Review: The active eletronics on these aren't amazing.
- Features: Similar to Yamaha TBRX304
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha\_trbx\_305\_wh.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha_trbx_305_wh.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 42. [TRBX174](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/14/trbx174)

Item ID: `14`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ciiecigt3n6jgu9qudn8.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=319end=380](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARhlmPYbt8&start=319end=380)
- Brand: Yamaha
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: 0
- Sound: He had a pretty good experience with them. They stay in tune relatively well. The tuners and pickups could be improved. Not spectacular, but very solid.
- Review: Standard passive setup. Most commom type to have around. The build quality is really good.
- Features: PJ
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha\_trbx\_174\_bl.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha_trbx_174_bl.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 43. [CV 60s Jazz Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/45/cv-60s-jazz-bass)

Item ID: `45`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pmqa7si2rynvvb2bdmtg.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/QMlvNQ9daGM](https://youtu.be/QMlvNQ9daGM)
- Brand: Squier
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: -1
- Sound: Middle-of-the-road jazz bass sounds
- Review: -
- Features: Slim jazz bass profile
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_sq\_cv\_60s\_jazz\_bass\_lrl\_3ts.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_cv_60s_jazz_bass_lrl_3ts.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 44. [CV 70s Precision Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/21/cv-70s-precision-bass)

Item ID: `21`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xvxby3wcx9zuexbyqjkn.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/cFtNW8niYjE](https://youtu.be/cFtNW8niYjE)
- Brand: Squier
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: -1
- Sound: Agressive, mid-rangey, a little bass light.
- Review: -
- Features: Slim maple neck with cool block inlays, a light body.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender\_sq\_cv\_70s\_p\_bass\_mn\_wn.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_cv_70s_p_bass_mn_wn.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 45. [Bronco Bass](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/43/bronco-bass)

Item ID: `43`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dgtx3asike8ybqmwsumu.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/j4\_ykGmKKYI](https://youtu.be/j4_ykGmKKYI)
- Brand: Squier
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: -1
- Sound: A bright traditional tone. Not a powerful sound.
- Review: -
- Features: Strat pickup, short scale, simple electronics
- Link to buy: -

### 46. [Sub Ray 4](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/23/sub-ray-4)

Item ID: `23`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jscapumgfpf45aiq4rij.jpg)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/UkPZZHSkkB8](https://youtu.be/UkPZZHSkkB8)
- Brand: Sterling by Music Man
- Good for beginners: Yes
- Build Quality: -2
- Sound: Aggressive, punchy, plenty of hi-mids
- Review: -
- Features: Much slimmer neck than USA Musicman basses, and active electronics for a wider range of tones.
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/sterling\_by\_music\_man\_s\_u\_b.\_sting\_ray\_4\_ws.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/sterling_by_music_man_s_u_b._sting_ray_4_ws.htm?partner_id=72991)

### 47. [David Ellefson Kelly Bird V](https://listium.com/@tylerspicer/68564/the-ultimate-bass-guitar-list-by-tyler-spicer/29/david-ellefson-kelly-bird-v)

Item ID: `29`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/t1wkk19zcvrva6keebxm.png)
- Video Review: [https://youtu.be/BQCQZ7kmP6A](https://youtu.be/BQCQZ7kmP6A)
- Brand: Jackson
- Good for beginners: No
- Build Quality: -1
- Sound: Fairly generic humbucker sound
- Review: Difficult to position comfortably, not an exciting or versatile sound or electronics package.
- Features: Humbuckers, active electronics
- Link to buy: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/jackson\_js3\_q\_kelly\_bird\_trb.htm?partner\_id=72991](https://www.thomann.de/gb/jackson_js3_q_kelly_bird_trb.htm?partner_id=72991)