Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Bass Guitars - Active Electronics
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 4 H
Sporting a beefy alnico-powered humbucker, active 18V three-band EQ and a classic design originated by Leo Fender himself, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 4 H is the longest-running instrument produced by the company and the brand's unmistakable flagship model. The StingRay's streamlined design and deep, rich response have made it a consistent pick among players for the versatility of its onboard preamp and a favorite of artists ranging from Flea to Colin Greenwood to Cliff Williams of AC/DC fame. - 17
Fender JAB J-Craft Jaguar Bass MIJ
Pairing offset cool with Fender's low-end mastery, the Fender Jaguar Bass in Hot Rod Red packs a pair of single coil Jazz Bass pups, series and parallel pickup combinations, and active/passive electronic options for a wide spread of tones in one instrument. Crafted in Japan, the screaming finish is accented with chrome hardware and a rosewood fretboard with pearloid block inlays for a slick look to accompany the growly, present tone. A serious contender for its authentic Fender sound and distinctive style. - 20
Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V
Features an alder body, maple neck, 4th generation noiseless Jazz Bass pickups, and an 18v active EQ. Available with a maple, rosewood, or ebony fretboard, and with 4-strings. - 24
Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 4 H 1993 - 2018
Built with a comfortable, compact body, active three-band preamp for minute tone-sculpting and a three-way selector on the single ceramic magnet-powered humbucker, the Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 4 H Bass Guitar is a powerful classic voice designed for modern playing. An unmistakable product of Leo Fender's legacy, this instrument's ability to produce rich, low-end presence is at home in indie, shoegaze, psychedelia, and classic rock. - 32
Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V 1998 - 2015
Carrying the style and vibe of vintage Fender instruments, the five-string Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V will give you that nostalgic feeling with some useful modern updates. This maple 5-string comes with a 3-band active EQ for precise tonal shaping and Fender's patented dual-coil ceramic Noiseless pickups. If you like a funky, vintage-leaning look and modern looks with active electronics, the Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V is one to watch. - 35
Modulus Quantum Five-String Natural 1993
Founded in 1978 by aerospace engineer Geoff Gould, Modulus is known for bringing extremely modern and innovative design concepts to their basses and guitars. The Quantum series uses a neck-thru-body design and are built on a mostly custom order basis. - 37
Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass 2010 - 2016
Get all of the things you love about the American Standard and more with the Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass. Fender's patented Noiseless pickups, switchable passive/active electronics, and a string retainer are just a few of the accoutrements available on the American Deluxe Jazz Bass. Keep your electronics passive for a more classic vibe, or flip them on to activate the 3-band EQ and amp up your sound. - 42
Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass
Taking cues from higher-end models, the Player Plus series brings together advanced features like Noiseless pickups with stunning finishes. This Jazz Bass includes a flat, 12" radius fretboard and a Modern "C" neck for fast playing. Instead of a standard tone knob, you get a 3-band EQ that can be set to active or passive. - 48
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH
Bring together a fluid five-string design, active eighteen volt onboard three-band equalizer and a pair of supremely responsive Neodymium-powered humbuckers, the Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH Bass Guitar is a whale of a low-end instrument. Capable of completely altering its tonal character through a combination of the five-way pickup selector and built-in preamp, this sonic chameleon plays nicely in heavier environments such as metal, prog, or thrash. - 56
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 4 HH
Featuring a dual alnico-backed humbucker design, five-way selector switch for easy combination toggling and the coveted built-in three-band equalization, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 4 HH offers double the humbuckers for double the pleasure. Big, bold, and unabashed, this classic bass offers an even wider degree of versatility than its single-humbucker cousin for a smattering of lush low-end tones accessible on the fly via a flick of a switch or a roll of a knob. - 57
Ernie Ball Music Man Classic StingRay 4
Built with a traditional 9-volt two-band preamp, select Birdseye maple neck and a classic single Music Man humbucker constructed with alnico pole pieces, the Music Man Sting Ray 5 HS Neck Through channels the retro glory of the original into a modern-day rendition all its own. Streamlined in design for ease of playing and comfort with an array of striking vintage colors like Coral Red and Lake Tahoe Blue, this instrument is action-packed with rich, organic bass tones leaping straight out of the past. - 61
Sire 2nd Generation Marcus Miller V3 5-String
The new generation of Sire's famed Marcus Miller basses packs in some serious updates. Second generation pickups and preamps and rolled fretboard edges make for a more comfortable playing experience and powerful tone, all at an affordable price. The V3 has a mahogany body and is also available in a 4-string model. - 69
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 HH
Unifying bold design elements like a five-string construction, tandem alnico-powered humbuckers with a five-way pickup selector and nuanced onboard active equalizer, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 HH Bass Guitar is a powerhouse instrument. Able to summon a rich low-end attack while holding the tone-sculpting power of the preamp at your beck and call, sounds from the aggressive funk slapping of Flea to the smooth ambient stylings of Colin Greenwood are easily within reach with this bass. - 71
Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4 HH
Built with an ergonomic body and neck design for quick access over the fretboard, a dual neodymium humbucker layout with five-way selector for fierce response and an active 18V three-band equalizer built into the body, the Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4 HH Bass Guitar doubles the power of the standard model with an even bigger presence. Pairing the unparalleled design and construction of a Music Man instrument with design features like half-moon inlays, this instrument is a powerful prog-rock or heavy metal tool that's also pretty easy on the eyes. - 73
Ernie Ball Music Man Classic StingRay 5
Built with a five-string design, classic 2-band preamp equalization actively operating at nine volts and a classic humbucker construced with alnico pole pieces, the Ernie Ball Music Man Classic StingRay 5 Bass Guitar marries classic aesthetics with modern construction for a contemporary masterpiece. A master of the low-end spectrum, this instrument's tone-shaping abilities are streamlined in this two-knob rendition allowing for a fast track to big, creamy tone. - 84
Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass V
Taking cues from higher-end models, the Player Plus series brings together advanced features like Noiseless pickups with stunning finishes. This five-string Jazz Bass includes a flat, 12" radius fretboard and a Modern "C" neck for fast playing. Instead of a standard tone knob, you get a 3-band EQ that can be set to active or passive. - 91
Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass V 1995 - 1998
The American Deluxe Jazz Bass launched in 1998 as an upgraded J Bass. The American Deluxe included higher-end electronics including active EQ and Noiseless pickups. The American Deluxe Jazz Bass V is the 5-string version.
Years of Production: 1998 - present
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Alder body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Active electronics, black pickguard, 34-inch scale length, dot inlays
Notable J-bass Players: John Entwistle, Noel Redding, Rick Danko, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee - 93
Steinberger XL-2 Black 1984
Ned Steinberger founded Steinberger Sound in 1980 after experimenting with guitar building from an industrial design perspective and debuting his unusual layout in 1979. Most of the guitars built featured "headless" necks with tuners behind the bridge and feature composite construction (epoxy resin with glass and carbon fibers).
In 1986 Gibson bought Steinberger Sound and continues to facilitate production and expand the line of instruments into the 2010s.
The XL-2 bass was constructed with a one-piece solid molded resin body and neck, with a 24-fret phenolic fretboard and standard Steinberger bridge. It used two EMG humbuckers and came standard in a black finish, with a red finish and a fretless fingerboard as custom options.
Years of Production: 1984 - 1993
