8 More Expensive Bass Guitars & Why They're Worth It - Best Intermediate & Pro Level Basses

[@visog]

This guy could not work anywhere but a music store!

[@Mind69420]

From a good distance he could be a body double for Russell Brand.

[@dennisburry8490]

Visog; Why would you say that about this guy? My parents would have said: If you have nothing good to say; But up!I guess I'm a bleeding heart from California... You wish you were as articulate and talented, I suppose. I'm truly sorry that you had bad parenting...

[@gabeabraham9285]

@@dennisburry8490 shut up. He ain’t being mean idiot. He’s saying that this guys is perfect for his job. Don’t try and start drama. Sorry for your bad parenting.

[@alexisaguirre6349]

Don’t box him in 🤔

[@gloomsdoom649]

@@dennisburry8490 It was compliment lol

[@larrie9483]

Even a bass looks small on him!!!

[@colorwashcarsandguitars]

I own 2 SG basses and they are fantastic! Gibson doesn't get enough credit for basses. Was actually going to buy a p bass until I played one and fell in love with it. Liked it so much I bought a 2nd.

[@billfraser1491]

Yes gibson bass are too much underrated! I have ah ripper an eb and a victory bass and i'm gonna buy a tbird . Those are MONSTERS

[@bflo1000]

I have one too, and they are nice but there's so many SS options now for about half the price...especially for a passive bass. Incl Gibson's DC LP Tribute at about 2/3 the price.

[@amykraft8735]

I just bought a gibson eb3

[@fede_etchepare]

The gibson bass❤️ my hero of SG bass is Jack Bruce!

[@johneland8225]

Unfortunately this SG bass is not in the same league as a EB3 and does not do the same job

[@CosmicHandOfDoom]

I have an EB-3 ;)

[@angelalancaster7176]

@@johneland8225 you made the same comment I was scrolling down to type until I saw you had it covered 👍

[@grahambell4310]

​@CosmicBassOfDoom Me too a 68.

[@frankvozak7280]

Watching this video makes me really miss my California made 1967 Mustang bass with hardshell case. I didn't appreciate it the late 60's and let it go

[@jasonbenford3427]

I have a 2020 Rickenbacher 4003S Mapleglo being shipped to me as we speak!🤗😍🤗!! Really dig the Gibson SG!!👍 👂Sounds Awesome!👂

[@LarryBishop69]

I’ve got 3 Rick guitars and a 4003 bass , the guitars are fragile, but the Bass is built like a Tiger Tank 😂😂🍺

[@bassistwithadeathwish7277]

I'm more of a Jazz Bass/Rickenbacker type of guy but that Ibanez is lovely as well

[@bmc87]

I have the Ibanez SR505E, and while it's on the lower end price-wise, I absolutely love it.

[@spiderstorm443]

As a proud player p bass owner I can say it’s an amazing bass that is delightful, and worth every penny (If u can get it under $700. I think fender is pushing a bit this year)

[@nealcrabtree3647]

I've always wanted a Pbass. I currently have a Ibanaez BTB 500 and I typically play Black, Death or Stoner metal. Regardless of the genre, I always loved the Pbass sound and I need to suck it up and drop the 1k plus I need for the one I want.

[@aarondavis4341]

@@nealcrabtree3647 you can get and american hot rod pbass for under 800 used

[@dyndynmc]

@@nealcrabtree3647 I have a Squier affinty pbass that I threw an EMG GZR pickup in and it sounds better than any fender ive played. I even ditched my Ibanez SRSC805 for it

[@ferox965]

The DC Les Paul sounds awesome.

[@fredymendez855]

That Ibanez one looks gorgeous and looks so light and I love the headstock

[@laserlithuanian]

i have the gibson love it

[@FilipBass2]

mustang is just short p bass. change my mind

[@TheSavagederek]

You always forget one of the greatest bass players ever, when you talk about the SG bass, and that's Jack Bruce.

[@beornthebear.8220]

I used to have a RIC 4001, now I have a couple of Ibanez basses (a BTB 675 with Bartolini II pickups that has a lot of punch and good growl, but the edges of the body and wide neck wear on me, so I got an SR1305 Premium with Nordstrand big hum-cancelling singles because of the faster action and more comfortable body), but I'd really like a new 5 string RIC with the triangular pickups. I just love the depth and clarity of the sound. I like the Warwick 5 string NT also, but the really nice ones are very expensive to me. I don't care much for the beaten up look. I also always use Rotosound Roundwound Swing Bass regular gauge strings.

[@merciless2032]

Love this channel so much :D

[@bobbytubbs5469]

I think gibson basses rock played a ripper or a grabber can't remember which but it had the sliding pick up fell in love

[@jordandangelo180]

I think the Fender P Bass sounded the best. It and the most character and note definition.

[@VanjaSpirin]

No.

[@NelsonMontana1234]

I actually prefer the maple neck on the cheaper Ibanez basses. That bubinga is very porous and feels lousy.

[@TheMarioExpertMan]

The Rickenbacker, I believe I've played before. They've got some oomph to them that I don't believe any other bass has. (Not even a Warwick) Definitely play a Rickenbacker if you get a chance. They're mint and more importantly, worth the £2,000+ investment. If not, may I suggest the new Antiquity RB1. It's a Rickenbacker style bass for an eighth of the cost.

[@starlinyn9292]

Love rickenbacker basses

[@Pookiestud]

IMHO, if you want the best bang for your buck, Ibanez is the way to go. I also have a Fender Vintera Jazz with Fender noiseless pickups and LOVE it.

[@Adam666...]

Started playing bass 2 years ago, went through several basses but finally landed on a German made warwick corvette and a nash 63 jazz bass. I've been told several times that any old bass will work but these basses make me want to play. I can't even think about them without wanting to play

[@Mark_Roxx]

I look at a SG style and instantly think of Andy Fraser

[@bflo1000]

The problem is the pups are diff in the SG Bass. "T-Bird Plus" pups.

[@joelawson33]

Fluted shaft! LOL. I laughed like hell at that.

[@shanesway9660]

Where the hell are the Music Man Stingrays????

[@richtomlinson7090]

My 69 Gibson EB3 was $180.00 in 1982, and people want $500.00 to thousands for theirs now. I know that my Gibson Humbuckers are louder than my friends 4001 Rickenbacker, but of course the Rick has that special sound, preserving the higher end.

[@VanjaSpirin]

I am surprised wit a Gibson LP junior. Great bass.

[@koga9592]

SDGR from Ibanez bass

[@mhman824]

Give me a Korean Spector over a Fender any day. A 500 dollar Spector will make you think twice about nostalgia for a 60 year old design.

[@nealcrabtree3647]

I've always wanted to try one. It's hard for me to get away from a Pbass sound.

[@bflo1000]

I had a cheap Spector Performer. It was OK, but was kinda thin sounding.

[@AntonArhipov]

Which 5-string bass would you recommend with a price range of $600-$1200?

[@michaelblaney4461]

A Sire V7 , great 5 string

[@paulevans4334]

No mention of a stingray again, not even a subray......smh

[@eeeejcicjn]

The Ric is special.

[@guy_in_the_moon]

Heyyy nice vid bro

[@KAOS-rz1lb]

one day i will get that sg bass. its too good to not aim for

[@graemecollin]

Favourite SG bass player? Has to be the late, great Jack Bruce ...

[@bflo1000]

Of course! Also, Felix P played a Gibby EB1. Those 2.

[@grahambell4310]

Lets be clear here...he NEVER played an SG bass

[@stevedillon1513]

Just ordered a JayDee bass since I'm such a fan of Mark King. Anyone play JayDee?

[@MarkoMarcello]

Great review once more. And once more someone at Mexi QC needs glasses.

[@nekot9274]

Used to own that mustang (and the flea jazz), didnt kept those, sticky nitro and really not that good anyway. Owned a Gibs SG too, didnt kept that one also, nitro was good but the bass was not fun and I alwqys stressed about the headstock... Owned also the Player and Am pro Jazzbass 5, the player is the one you want, when you play both, the feel and sound is about the same, the Am Pro is not worth the price bump. I play Yamaha BB's now, they are great for the right price.

[@chrisschulte8487]

What do you think of Steve Harris bass

[@rtdejimasan893]

The SG bass, well I usually think of one Ginger Baker from Cream of course!

[@SimplyReg]

Amazing how he used to play that and the drums simultaneously, too! A rare talent.

[@rtdejimasan893]

@Grimple Crumple Hahaha, I had forgotten about this comment. Yeah, I did mean Jack Bruce. It was just one of those comments I didnt double check for mistakes!

[@maddie_rose]

I’m torn between the Gibson SG Standard Bass and the Fender American Performer Mustang Bass.

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

Ibanez actually sounded nice

[@judecarpenter2990]

I own the 2021 Capri orange Fender player series. It’s not ever going anywhere

[@goncalonunesfonseca6091]

Are all this basses shortscale? They seem very small on him!😄🤪

[@devinbuirge6410]

I'm not sure if it's been covered but the fender jazz elite is definitely worth the hefty price tag

[@paulevans4334]

I was coverd in the last bass vid he did.

[@alfredcreighton3862]

JACK BRUCE!!!!! GIBSON EB-3

[@grahambell4310]

What is the matter with everyone thinking that a SG bass is the same as an EB3? IT'S NOT!!

[@DrCheeks]

“the more panga, the better yer basses”.. 😆😆

[@samdickerson1755]

I think lemmy played one in hawkwind before his rickenbacker might be a different make though

[@seamusforpresident3670]

Sam Dickerson ye lemmy played a rickenbacker

[@jupiterjames-reynolds2260]

Rickenbackers and thunderbirds.

[@martinlowery3859]

Love your vids Dagan but you're defo a guitar player doing bass, get the instrument closer to your face, lose the plectrum and most of the notes and roll back the tone for some thump...don't worry , we'll get there.

[@smirgyjoker2484]

Nah, his style is fine, nothing wrong with being aggressive on bass

[@hamishsummers8585]

✅

[@Obiwont]

Jack Bruce of cream

[@biggestgerbil]

"So much maple you can taste the syrup" I want one. I love Maple Syrup. However, when are you guys going to admit that the wood makes not a jot of difference to the tones of an electric guitar. Really.

[@mhman824]

It takes someone who would spend a lot on an outdated base like a mustang to spend more to get one beat up from the factory. Its like buying jeans with holes in them....🙄

[@pbague]

to each their own

[@scraeling7310]

What guitar strap is Dagan using?

[@danplaysbass6294]

I would take the Fender Jazz bass.

[@lemxns03]

Did he just use a pick on a jazz bass

[@doomslayerplushie6662]

What's wrong with it

[@lemxns03]

@@doomslayerplushie6662 nah nothing man for the memes. I do it too not gonna lie. it's just unconventional

[@nxxynx5039]

@@lemxns03 it's pretty common for a ton of genres and styles. Davie is just a one trick pony

[@lemxns03]

@@nxxynx5039 since this comment i've gone onto using a pick pretty much full time lol

[@kyletyson9426]

"These machine heads have a fluted shaft............................................................... :D"

[@mattleung1141]

Come on give a change to thunderbird

[@carsonaho2027]

10:33 bomp

[@Cathalheraty69]

Intermediate for me is like 500 range lol

[@seanstone6098]

Gibson flying v bass

[@ryanfox2182]

This guy looks like the prototypical guitar store employee.

[@jaex9617]

Looks like the guy who sells weed *behind* the guitar store. Spoiler: It's the same guy.

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

Jazz Bass and the Rickenbacker sound the best hands down.

[@gloomsdoom649]

25:47 lol

[@chriscuthbertson]

Dagan, love your work, but you guys need to get an actual bass player to demo the basses.

[@RockTC11]

This guy just quoted Chris Chan on 16:40 wtf

[@leoncharleton6563]

Road worn! Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@DanielPearsonRoseCityWriter]

It's hard to get a good read on what the sound is really like ... it's very trebly ...

[@donaldmcdonald3434]

I think your pick is too flimsy its driving me insane.

[@michomicho7668]

never test a round vs flat strings// it defeats purpose not just that it might even give wrong expression that is worse than if no test at all /ps what s with ibanez is there a 6 year old string set on or flatwounds// i never herd so muffled soungear,,what snap it sound like 20 old string on old fender this should be 180 degree from mustang here sound is as similar it can pass for 1 vs 2 lol

[@vurbddum]

No Sandberg!

[@MrJermeyp]

Lol next time you sound demo a bunch of basses get a bassist , you can’t tell what any of these things sound life hacking at them with a pick like this 😂👍🏼

[@brianjenks3864]

Only a complete tool plays a bass with factory made wear marks. Looks ridiculous

[@dva88]

Guy...you speak too much and too loud...

[@tjambo7673]

showcasing with a plectrum.. really?

[@shadowchu419]

I don't care for road worn look. To me it just looks like you don't take care of your gear. I like keeping my gear looking good. Like imagine your cars paint job lookin like that? It would be worth allot less and be pretty embarrassing to drive around.

[@comparedtowhat2638]

Fender basses suck. I know the have dominated the bass guitar market for decades and decades. The tonal range is limited and much of the time the sound just sounds dead. It is like saying MacDonald’s is a great hamburger.

[@michomicho7668]

wtf no sustain no tops not bad sound but i play /with other in mix all from 42 old mc924 //best bass ibanez ever made ,,same kts rods but 42 years old and sound // well go look on yube mc924 sound vs fender etc//there is a yellow bass that a guy compares truss rod cover removed //just to see videos i reccomend and hear what is a sound this id bet are flatwound strings or id not take this bass 4 free if this are rounds on F UNBELIVABLE

[@marcs4091]

Gibson really has no business making bass guitars. I can buy a $150 bass guitar off Amazon that sounds and plays better than any Gibson Bass. I play Fender's, Rickenbacker's, Ibanez, and BC Rich. Gibson basses are usually found nail to the wall because they look pretty, and that's where they stay. At some hard rock Hotel or restaurant somewhere.

[@deadguybirthdays1905]

Bc rich looks cool but sound and play like shit

[@bflo1000]

Yeah, right....

[@perfectlygoodslouch5212]

None of these are expensive Bass guitars and he can't play and that Amp sounds like shit 78 Fender Jazz Pearl inlay actually worn out from the Road by me, Pedulla Fretless active with Bartolini pickups 5 string Ebony fretboard, G&L L 5500 Active 5 string all with ROUND wound Nickle Ampeg SVT 8x10 cab

[@adammadtin8451]

Get an actual bass player to play

[@imahoare6318]

playing the jazz bass with a pick...

[@nxxynx5039]

So? Tons of rock, metal and punk players have used a jazz bass, its the name of the style of bass not the style of play.

[@giannibiancocircus]

Shit

[@Nico_Aslanidis]

Stop using pick when showing basses, you potato. It's like showing how well a car drives by crashing them

[@loiseaunoir1021]

The Jazz bass is the only bass any bass player needs.

[@martiner4051]

no.

[@bobbyporter4761]

I hope this guy has a sense of humor but I can't really listen to anyone who paints their fingernails

[@IndigoJo]

EB is also a painful skin disorder, so perhaps Gibson got rid of the name because they realised it didn't just mean electric bass.

[@deadguybirthdays1905]

For christ sake lose the pick and get someone that actually PLAYS BASS

[@grahambell4310]

BEHS you mean??

[@bigt6889]

Awww look at her lovely nails