Archive for the ‘Bass’ Category
Fender Getty Lee Jazz Electric Bass
Playing live? Then this bass will rip any other to shreds. The Fender Getty Lee Jazz Bass was designed after the guitar Geddy Lee has forever used on stage and in the recording studio. His unbelievable style of playing has always put a huge bottom on Rush's music. With such a great sound, the Fender Getty Lee Jazz Bass is sure to please. It has a very articulate tone, which is focused in the low to mid mid-ranges. This bass is very versatile, allowing for a variety of unique tones and various types of music to be played. Really great rock bass though. Deep, crisp, and punchy sound with a very fast neck. Action is a matter of taste, so you will need to be the judge on that one. Pickups are very low output, so the amp can do all the work. Features include alder body, one-piece slim profile maple neck, maple fingerboard, black fingerboard binding with black rectangular-shaped position markers, 2 vintage jazz bass single-coil pickups, and a Leo Quan Badass II bridge.
If you are looking for a basic jazz tone on steroids, then the Fender Getty Lee Jazz Bass would be a good choice for you. The thin neck is something you will need to get used to initially, but excellent for aggressive and fast playing. The clean growl this bass offers is incomparable to any other. You will not be disappointed. For a great deal on the Fender Getty Lee Jazz Bass, check out the following auctions.
US $27.97
Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar
The Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar is almost mythical in its legendary status among bass guitars. It is exactly what a rockin' bass was meant to be and can do it all. It has a huge, thunderous sound and a clean, crisp tone from the top of the fretboard to the bottom due to neck-through construction, balance, mahogany wing size, humbuck spacing, and fusion of neck woods.
Features on the Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar include a distinct headstock, reverse zig-zag mahogany body design, 9-ply walnut and mahogany neck-through body construction, rosewood fingerboard with pearloid inlays, ebony fretboard, two vintage-style TB humbucker pickups, and 3-way adjustable tailpiece. An iconic shape with a relatively thin neck that is extremely comfortable to play only accentuates its functionality and fast fretting. With extreme versatility, the Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar can handle any musical type.
If you are looking for a bass that has withstood the test of time, then the Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar is the 4-string bass for you. It combines everything you would look for in a bass guitar including style, comfort, and playability. MSRP is $1799, but is worth every single penny with a solid reputation of quality and durability. Check out what's available below. Sometimes you can get a great deal.
Ibanez GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar
So, do you think that beginner or on a budget means a boring bass guitar? Well, it doesn't...not anymore. The Ibanez GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar offers you the renowned Soundgear sleekness, tone, comfort, and playability. This bass will clearly give you the most bang for your buck. The Ibanez GSR200 4-string bass offers a well-balanced, chunky, mean, punchy sound. Pickups deliver strong low-end and full tones. The range is satisfying, and the guitar is highly capable of handling almost any type of music. The Ibanez GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar features a slightly narrow, C-shaped maple neck that make it easier to learn on and fast. Other details include an agathis body, rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, Powersound pickups, and PHATII active bass boost for additional power.
The Ibanez GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar is worth every penny. It performs well above anything else in its price range. Once you learn how to use the boost properly and blend the two pickups, this bass can sound as good as any other out there. Take a look below to see what bargains are available on this quality bass guitar.
