Bass Recommendations reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 148 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 39 posts to rank the best Bass Recommendations brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Bass, r/synthesizers, r/BassGuitar, r/iems, r/guitars. Top-rated brands include Ibanez (4.4/5), Fender (4.5/5), Yamaha (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews148
Subreddits11
Posts39
Brands52
Products82
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#1
Ibanez
4.4
(26)
"Glorious instruments."
"GSR200 from Ibanez, TRBX174 from Yamaha."
"It sounds great and it's an absolute blast to play."
"Ibanez makes great beginner basses! I started on a GSR200. I loved the tone and playability."
"My first bass was an ibanez gsr200 and I absolutely loved it."
"Surprisingly light weight that's great for jam sessions."
"What an instrument! Everything about it just screams play me 😆 I purchased it on the spot."
"If weight is your #1 concern then you’re not going to beat an Ibanez SR."
"Ibanez EHBs are I think the most well-designed basses outside of much more expensive custom builds."
"The most of Ibanez EHB lineup is within that that budget."
#2
Fender
4.5
(12)
"Best bass I've ever owned after an electronics upgrade."
"A Fender Jazz or Precision (with an added Jazz pickup) would be my top two choices for a first bass."
"I’ll join the folks advocating the Fender Jazz bass."
"You cant go wrong with a Fender P Bass."
"The Fender P-Bass is a timeless classic used across multiple genres."
"Def get the Fender Jazz Bass, but that’s just me."
"It was a really really good bass!"
"A P-bass never seems to be the wrong answer."
"Since picking up bass again I got a Fender Kingman for about 350 that I really like"
"Check out Michael Kelley, Fender Kingman, Ibanez PCBE12, Warwick Rockbass Alien for some really solid and decently priced options."
#3
Yamaha
4.6
(11)
"I can’t recommend the Yamaha Trbx174. Easy to play, versatile sounds."
"Yes, any Yamaha, especially with p/j pickups."
"Literally any bass within your budget from Yamaha or Ibanez."
"Yamaha TRBX series. They remind me a lot of my G&L basses."
"...Yamaha TRBX series. They remind me a lot of my G&L basses."
"Excellent value for the money."
"They are insanely light and comfortable and still sound and play like a real bass."
"Good entry level instruments that will work."
"I use Ibanez GIO and Yamaha TXRB604 both are very nice."
"Nice feel and construction, and they sound great."
#4
Squier
4.4
(10)
"I would recommend a Squier Vintage modified or better yet the Classic Vibe range."
"Awesome basses."
"This ^^^ or a Classic Vibe Squier....pound for pound the best value out there! CHEERS!"
"Try getting a squier classic vibe or 40th anniversary used."
"Definitely under 400 $US. And I'm sure you can find a Fender under 1000 $US."
"If you only want short scale for the fret spacing and not for weight savings, the Squier Rascal all day long"
"Squire isn’t a bad option. I’ve played shows with mine for 10+ years."
"That new Squier Rascal looks awesome and it's getting rave reviews."
"That squier with the updates sounds awesome!"
"Check out Squier Vintage Modified basses."
#5
Kala
4.7
(7)
"My ubass is my favorite of all my 6 basses. I take it with me everywhere and play whenever I want."
"I got the Kala Wanderer ubass with roundwound strings. I would highly recommend it."
"Get a Kala u-bass, it’s a uke tuned like a bass."
"The U-bass is so much fun! I have a bamboo one and it's so much fun to play."
"Get a Kala u-bass. theyre $200 new, and theyre tiny, light as a feather, sound great acoustic or amped."
"I recommend you buy an acoustic one because it is a unique sound."
"The U Bass is pretty great to have around for learning and playing on a whim."
#6
Sire
4.3
(7)
"Has a lot of tonal capabilities not to mention a great neck!"
"You could happily play those out and never have to buy a new bass."
"Here’s a few that consistently get mentioned: Sire U5"
"Sire U5 is a nice P/J with rolled fret ends"
"The sound out of the box is really great."
"Very versatile and well priced."
"There's Sire M2, Jackson js3 spectra, and Harley Benton B450."
#7
G&L
4.6
(5)
"Extremely versatile, and built like a tank."
"Absolutely the most versatile bass I've ever owned or played."
"The G&Ls are the best utilitarian guitars on the market."
"Here’s a few that consistently get mentioned: G&L Tribute Fallout"
"A G&L Tribute L-2000, for example. Or a Yamaha TRBX604."
#8
Moog
4.3
(4)
"Sub 37 is my favorite."
"Sub 37... have a decent amount of low-end grunt."
"Minitaur... have a decent amount of low-end grunt."
"Minitaur"
#9
Sterling by Music Man
4.0
(4)
"Here’s a few that consistently get mentioned: Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay"
"I feel like a mustang or the sterling short scale would be perfect"
"Is a great bass."
"Sterling Stingray."
#10
Kiesel
5.0
(3)
"It's the best bass I've ever played."
"They are all great."
"They’re custom shop American made dingwall killers for way cheaper."
#11
Epiphone
4.0
(3)
"Here’s a few that consistently get mentioned: Epiphone Newport"
"Epiphone Allen Woody Rumblekat is a semi hollow bass with mudbuckers"
"Overall it’s a great sounding and playing short scale."
#12
ButtKicker
5.0
(2)
"I have buttkickers in all of my seats hooked up to two separate amps. They rule."
"I added shakers last year and they are amazing. I started out with plans of getting Dayton, and ended up with buttkickers and a mini dsp."
#13
Music Man
5.0
(2)
"Bongo 6, Spector Euro Lx, Dingwall NG3-6."
"I cant think of a gig where a Stingray wouldn’t work."
#14
LaBella
4.5
(2)
"I ended up changing to LaBella Silverbacks. I've been very happy with those."
"I think they are worth a try"
#15
Novation
4.5
(2)
"Novation bass station 2 is a killer"
"Obvious Bass Station II recommendation for something older yet affordable."
#16
Harley Benton
4.5
(2)
"PLenty of great basses under $300, even under $200. Harley Benton, Squier, Sire, Ibanez are all very good."
"Harley Benton and Squier."
#17
Dean
4.5
(2)
"The Dean is awesome! I bought one for $125 and it's the perfect practice bass"
"I have a Dean EABC acoustic bass that I gig with. I paid $169 bucks for it and I love it."
#18
Ikko
4.0
(2)
"The OH10/OH10S have no equal below 500$ when it comes to bass quantity+quality."
"The Ikko OH10 has excellent bass quality but doesn't have a ton of quantity."
#19
ASM
4.0
(2)
"Typhon probably edges it for me."
"Typhon"
#20
Shimano
4.0
(2)
"The Shimano Aldebaran is like 270 on Digitaka and the Daiwa Silver Creek is like 220 on sale at Plat."
"The JDM Aldebaran is in your price range."
#21
Roland
4.0
(2)
"SE02... have a decent amount of low-end grunt."
"SE02"
#22
Cordoba
4.0
(2)
"I play a Cordoba Mini Bass. I really like it for at home play."
"A friend of mine picked up a Cordoba that's pretty fun."
#23
Michael Kelly
4.0
(2)
"I've found my Michael Kelly Dragonfly to be enough acoustic bass for my needs, aesthetically pleasant, and it was affordable."
"Check out Michael Kelley, Fender Kingman, Ibanez PCBE12, Warwick Rockbass Alien for some really solid and decently priced options."
#24
Mustang
4.0
(2)
"Gretch Jr series or a Mustang"
"Mustang basses are pretty light if you want to try a short scale."
#25
Korg
3.5
(2)
"Behringer Model D and Korg Monologue. Bit higher budget: Sub Phatty."
"Monologue (maybe)... have a decent amount of low-end grunt."
#26
Glarry
3.5
(2)
"I have a Glarry. It’s pretty good imo. Only 150 for the bass and the amp together."
"I bought the glarry acoustic, and I barely play it at all."
#27
HBB
5.0
(1)
"Is a chunky iem but nothing trust me nothing will literally hit u that hard"
#28
Ultimate Ears
5.0
(1)
"Expensive but very impressed with the bass response"
#29
Guild
5.0
(1)
"My Guild acoustic bass is basically the only thing I play since I got it about a year ago"
#30
Cort
5.0
(1)
"Cort. They're extremely good quality, quite inexpensive, come with a decent pickup for live use, and actually sound great unplugged."
#31
MusicMan
5.0
(1)
"Get a MusicMan. I’d aim for a US EBMM Sterling. Unbelievable bass."
#32
Spector
5.0
(1)
"Haven't had any need to buy other basses in all that time."
#33
Dingwall
5.0
(1)
"Great sound in both passive and active, huge tonal variety."
#34
EHX
4.0
(1)
"Grab a vintage ehx synth pedal and play a squire bass through it."
#35
Dreadbox
4.0
(1)
"Sirin... have a decent amount of low-end grunt."
#36
Warwick
4.0
(1)
"Check out Michael Kelley, Fender Kingman, Ibanez PCBE12, Warwick Rockbass Alien for some really solid and decently priced options."
#37
Thieaudio
4.0
(1)
"The second best but more expensive is the Thieaudio Origin with less bass"
#38
KARP
4.0
(1)
"KARP Odyssey... have a decent amount of low-end grunt."
#39
Behringer
4.0
(1)
"Behringer Model D and Korg Monologue. Bit higher budget: Sub Phatty."
#40
Gretch
4.0
(1)
"Gretch Jr series or a Mustang"
#41
Gretsch
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been happy with my Gretsch G2220. Solid bass for the price."
#42
Shen
4.0
(1)
"Shen basses are quite good for the price."
#43
Sensaphonic
4.0
(1)
"I find the bass response to be quite adequate"
#44
uke bass
4.0
(1)
"I love my uke bass. its small and cant play with a band unless its amplified but the amplification sounds suprisingly good also"
#45
Tanglewood
4.0
(1)
"I heartily recommend a Tanglewood, if you can find one where you live. They're well built and relatively cheap."
#46
Sigma
4.0
(1)
"Sigma is also another good option, with or without cutaway. They're basically a budget copy of the top-of-the-line Martin acoustic bass."
#47
Wing
4.0
(1)
"They're made for travel and being as small as possible."
#48
QDC
4.0
(1)
"The QDC Dmagic solo is very good in the bass department."
#49
Danelectro
4.0
(1)
"They’re super light. Great tone too."
#50
rubber strings
3.0
(1)
"I'm giving the rubbers a solid go for a bit"
#51
Legato
3.0
(1)
"They sure have a lot of bass. I like them but it honestly gets fatiguing pretty quickly."
#52
Scarlet
2.0
(1)
"Didn't have enough bass for me"
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