Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Top 5 Bass Guitars Under $1000 for Serious Musicians


We’re back with a video that I got some requests to do when I did my top 5 bass guitars under $500: what are my top 5 basses under $1000 that are for serious musicians?
I’m defining serious musician really as someone that gigs, does some recording, and overall has a need for a dependable workhorse bass guitar you never have to worry about – a guitar for a serious musician. This list features some choices from Fender Japan, some other made in Japan options from FGN (Fujigen), Sterling by Music Man (Ernie Ball), and even a Gibson bass option! I have had a lot of hands on experience with these basses over the years, but I also want to hear from you.

What are you top bass picks under $1,000? Let’s get a discussion going in the comments!

Top 5 Bass Guitars Under $500 for Beginners & Pros https://youtu.be/9mYRahO4HPQ?si=T6XsmmzY5n2YAsCv

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00:00 Intro: 5 Basses Under $1,000
00:30 Number 5 – Modern meets Vintage
01:00 Number 4 – The Gibson Option
01:56 Who we are and what we do
02:45 Number 3 – Good Bang for Your Buck
03:44 Honorable Mentions Already?!
05:15 Number 2 – All Modern
07:17 Number 1 – Vintage Style
08:34 Thoughts on the $1,000 Price Range

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Originally posted by UCEx50sH1d_JOdtNo3p2LfNQ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-PctFAk2Eo

24 thoughts on “Top 5 Bass Guitars Under $1000 for Serious Musicians

  • Ok when is next tier!?! And the one after? These are fun. I’ve been rockin my Ibanez 1200TT for 30years…looking to find it a friend finally lol! Thank you.

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  • I bought my Aerodyne (Export version) back in 2014 and it is still one of my favorite basses to go. Super neck and the sound of the pickups in comination with the brass wood brings out a very unique wooden tone, which you dont find elsewhere in the Fender palette. Used on reverb they go for 700-1000 EUR and are good value for the money.
    And to be honest: The Aerodynes are very cool looking and a perfect rock axe on stage.
    Personally I like the Japan models because they are qualitywise flawless for a reasonable price.

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  • Thanks for your review, it's nice and actually rare to have options around 1000. The reviews are all cramped up in the 500.
    By any chance, do you have experience with the Shecter exotic series, specifically the P4 exotic? Can't find it in boutiques, it has to be ordered.

    I'm looking for a solid, stable instrument, my experience with the 500 range is that they require more maintenance ( the instrument has to live with me, not vice versa ). Shecter P4 Exotic seems like a solid choice, but I'm all opened, I'll definitely take a look at your japanese suggestion.

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  • My first jazz bass was/is a domestic Japan jb-62 in “ us gunmetal blue”. Kind of a mix between lake placid blue and Inca silver. Totally agree they are incredible basses. Great video, love the hidden gem content

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  • my favorite Jazz bass was the "road warn" 60s jazz bass they used to sell from about 2010-2018ish? that neck was amazing and the action was just like bang on from the factory and the pickups were full spectrum without being TOO spanky in the highs and a good amount of midrange presense without being honkey. I feel like i could play any gig with that bass. one day i hope to have one!

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  • When you’re buying vintage guitars do you ask about truss rod functionality? I’m looking at a local listing for an ‘87 LP Junior and it’s got a good setup but the owner doesn’t know if the truss rod works. I’m thinking about risking it.

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  • Please come to Athens Georgia and check out classic city guitars. Dylan is awesome and he has awesome vintage guitars and basses

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  • What do you think of the new Player II basses? Mexican made but I’ve always found the quality to be great.

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  • Last week I bought a 2020 fender american standard as body natural finish for $900, the only thing I don't like is the poly finish. Great list thank you

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  • To me the Geddy Lee mij jazz bass is one of the best 1k ish basses I have ever played and punches way above 1k

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  • Totally agree on the Aerodyne… used to see them all the time on craigslist for $650- $750 and they totally rock. The exports with the binding and no pickguard look so sick plus immaculate japanese fit and finish as always. A kick-ass "pro" bass to be sure.

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  • I like the Epiphone Thunderbird’64. Not for everyone sound-wise or anyone that can’t handle neck dive, but a great bang for the buck.

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  • I. Totally brain fartin here…what was that intro bass line??? It’s on the tip of my tongue

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  • My fellow Young bass players, don’t get fender’s , they play and sound crummy, get MUSIC MAN , YAMAHA, or WARWICK, save your money , work overtime , you will love them. Fender basses and guitars have a FARTY tone and Playability to them, this guy is just trying to sell you his stuff.

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