How do different wood combinations affect the tone of a premium bass?

Various woods impart unique tonal qualities, influencing sustain, warmth, and upper harmonics; combinations are often chosen for a balanced response.

What are the advantages of active electronics in a premium bass?

Active electronics offer greater control over tonal shaping, often including onboard EQ and preamps for enhanced output and flexibility.

What should I consider regarding neck profiles when choosing a premium bass?

Neck profiles significantly impact playability; consider your hand size and playing style to ensure a comfortable and efficient experience.

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Marleaux Diva 4 Royal Purple EB

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$6,647

Body Maple body

Electric bass, Fretless / fretless, Body: maple, Top: flamed chestnut, Neck-through:...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Marleaux Votan 5 Black Burst

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$5,960

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Alder body

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Top: Flamed maple, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Fender LTD Custom Jazz Bass Jmr AOW

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$6,418

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 684 mm (26.93") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")

Electric Bass, Limited Edition, Custom Shop Model, Body: Alder, Neck-thru-body:...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Fender 60 P-Bass SFG Journeyman Relic

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$7,335

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Custom Shop model, Two-piece body: Alder, Neck: Maple,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Warwick Teambuilt Corvette $$ 5 NTS

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$3,552

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Ash body

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Swamp Ash, 4-Peiece bolt-on neck: Ovangkol,...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Vincent Metropol 4 Flame

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$3,208

Nut width 40 mm (1.57") Scale 875 mm (34.45") Frets 21 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, True Tone Comb-Chambered process - for less weight, faster attack...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MasterBuilt 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS

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$7,679

Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

Electric Bass, Limited Edition 2024 model - only 35 pieces worldwide (4 and 5...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Fender 60 P-Bass CAR Journeyman Relic

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$5,094

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Custom Shop model, Two-piece neck: Alder, Neck, Fingerboard:...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Music Man Bongo 4 HH Stealth Black

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$3,839

Nut width 41.3 mm (1.63") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 24 frets Body Basswood body

Electric Bass, Body: Basswood, 5-Bolt neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Custom...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Hot Honey

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$3,610

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Selected hardwood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Spector NS-6 Flamed Maple

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$9,169

Nut width 51 mm (2.01") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 6-string Body Walnut body

6-String Electric Bass, Custom Shop Modell, Top: Flamed maple, Weight-reduced body: American...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Marleaux Spock 5 Vulcan Blue

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$5,960

Scale 813 mm (32.01") Strings 5-string Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

5-String Electric Bass, Body frame: Dibetou, Top: Marleaux Logic Mesh ( fiber composite...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Fender 53 P-Bass Relic ABB LTD

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$6,602

Body Ash body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Electric Bass, Limited edition, Two-piece body: Selected ash, One-piece neck:...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Fender '53 Precision Bass Aged 2CS

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$5,730

Body Ash body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

Fender '53 Precision Bass Aged 2CS, Electric Bass, Two-piece body: selected ash, One-piece neck: quartersawn maple,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky MetroLine JJ 4 LTD 2023 MRS

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$4,240

Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

*Note:* Register your product on www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

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Marleaux MBass 5 Chestnut

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$6,293

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Walnut body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Walnut, Cop: Chestnut, Neck-through-body neck: Maple,...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Marleaux Consat Custom 5 Ziricote

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$5,272

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Maple body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Maple, Top: Ziricote, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Torillo Onyx 5 Gray Maple

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$4,584

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 23 frets Strings 5-string Body Maple body

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Flamed maple, Top: Flamed maple, Dark veneer in between,...

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Fodera Yin Yang Std 4 WH SD LTD

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$11,337

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 24 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Limited Thomann edition, Body: Alder, Top: Roasted maple with ying yang...

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Fodera Yin Yang Std 4 WH EMG LTD

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$11,337

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 24 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Limited Thomann edition, Body: Alder, Top: Roasted maple with ying...

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Fender 64 J-Bass REL RW FMG

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$5,272

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard

Electric Bass, Model: Custom Shop, Body: Alder, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard:...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb 6 NT

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$9,857

Nut width 52 mm (2.05") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Neck profile U-shape neck Strings 6-string

6-String Electric Bass, Masterbuilt model, Arched body: Bubinga Pommelé, "Hidden...

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb 59 Burst

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$4,584

Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Body: American swamp ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard:...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Marleaux MBass 5 Worn Spruce Ltd

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$6,418

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Maple body Weight 4.56 kg

5-String Electric Bass, Construction: Semi Hollowbody with Single Cut, Exclusive...

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Warwick Pro Series Thumb BO 4 NTS

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$3,781

Nut width 38.5 mm (1.52") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Weight 4.3 kg

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

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Spector Euro 5 CST Spalted Maple Ltd

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$4,011

Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 24 frets Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Top: Spalted maple, Body: European ash with a walnut...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Vincent Metropol 4 FL White

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$3,782

Nut width 49 mm (1.93") Scale 875 mm (34.45") Frets 21 frets Body Alder body

Fretless Electric Bass, Body: Alder, TRUE TONE comb-chambered manufacturing process for...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Vincent Metropol 5 Marrakesch

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$3,828

Nut width 49 mm (1.93") Scale 875 mm (34.45") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, TRUE TONE Comb-Chambered process - for less weight, faster...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Franz Bassguitars Sirius 5 SMB Premium

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$7,221

Scale 876 mm (34.49") Strings 5-string Body Ash body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Thermo ash, Selected top: Spalted maple burl,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Candyman

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$3,438

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Selected hardwood, 5-Bolt neck attachment:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Music Man Stingray 5 HH Special OS

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$3,552

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Body: selected hardwood, Bolt-on neck: roasted maple,...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Music Man Stingray 5 HH Special Jackpot

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$3,552

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Fingerboard Maple fingerboard

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Selected hardwood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Music Man Stingray 5 HH Special Bruleé

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$3,438

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Selected hardwood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Music Man Stingray 5 H Special P.B.Burst

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$3,323

Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Selected hardwood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Black

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$3,208

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Selected hardwood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky Custom Shop 24-5 Poplar 59Brst

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$8,711

Nut width 47.6 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01")

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

4.8 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky Custom Shop 24-5 Cocobolo NT

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$8,023

Nut width 47.6 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01")

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

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Sadowsky Custom Shop 24-5 Ebony Top NTS

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$7,450

Nut width 47.6 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 24 frets Neck profile C-shape neck

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

4.5 AudioFu Score

Sadowsky Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassar

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$6,533

Frets 24 frets Strings 5-string

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

4.7 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California II TT 4 Grey LTD

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$2,922

Nut width 39.5 mm (1.56") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Rosewood, Matching...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Warwick Masterbuilt Streamer Stage I 5

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$8,596

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Strings 5-string Weight 4.8 kg

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

4.4 AudioFu Score

Fender Sean Hurley 61 P-Bass Aged CFM

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$6,074

Frets 20 frets Body Alder body

Electric Bass, Sean Hurley Signature Custom Shop Model, Body: Selected alder,...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Marleaux Diva 4 Black Burst

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$7,106

Body Mahogany body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple with silver inlay, Neck-thru-body:...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Marleaux Diva 4 Chestnut

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$5,960

Scale 864 mm (34.02") Body Maple body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Maple, Top: Flamed chestnut, Neck-thru-body: Maple,...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Sandberg California Supreme 35th RB 6

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$5,043

Frets 22 frets Strings 6-string Body Alder body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

6-String Electric Bass, Chambered body: Alder, Top: Qulted maple, Neck: Maple,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Franz Bassguitars Sirius DC 5 Olive

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$5,157

Scale 876 mm (34.49") Frets 24 frets Strings 5-string Body Walnut body

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Walnut, Top: Olive, Neck-thru-body: Thermo ash,...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Franz Bassguitars Sirius DC FL 4 Poplar Premium

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$4,584

Scale 876 mm (34.49") Frets 29 frets Body Walnut body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

Fretless Electric Bass, Body: Walnut, Top: Poplar burl,...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Franz Bassguitars Wega 5 Poplar Burl Premium

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$4,240

Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 876 mm (34.49") Strings 5-string Body Ash body

5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Top: Poplar burl, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

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Marleaux Diva 4 Royal Purple EB

Marleaux Votan 5 Black Burst

Fender LTD Custom Jazz Bass Jmr AOW

Fender 60 P-Bass SFG Journeyman Relic

Warwick Teambuilt Corvette $$ 5 NTS

Vincent Metropol 4 Flame

Sadowsky MasterBuilt 21 MJ LTD 4 NTS

Fender 60 P-Bass CAR Journeyman Relic

Music Man Bongo 4 HH Stealth Black

Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Hot Honey

Spector NS-6 Flamed Maple

Marleaux Spock 5 Vulcan Blue

Fender 53 P-Bass Relic ABB LTD

Fender '53 Precision Bass Aged 2CS

Sadowsky MetroLine JJ 4 LTD 2023 MRS

Marleaux MBass 5 Chestnut

Marleaux Consat Custom 5 Ziricote

Torillo Onyx 5 Gray Maple

Fodera Yin Yang Std 4 WH SD LTD

Fodera Yin Yang Std 4 WH EMG LTD

Fender 64 J-Bass REL RW FMG

Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb 6 NT

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb 59 Burst

Marleaux MBass 5 Worn Spruce Ltd

Warwick Pro Series Thumb BO 4 NTS

Spector Euro 5 CST Spalted Maple Ltd

Vincent Metropol 4 FL White

Vincent Metropol 5 Marrakesch

Franz Bassguitars Sirius 5 SMB Premium

Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Candyman

Music Man Stingray 5 HH Special OS

Music Man Stingray 5 HH Special Jackpot

Music Man Stingray 5 HH Special Bruleé

Music Man Stingray 5 H Special P.B.Burst

Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Black

Sadowsky Custom Shop 24-5 Poplar 59Brst

Sadowsky Custom Shop 24-5 Cocobolo NT

Sadowsky Custom Shop 24-5 Ebony Top NTS

Sadowsky Single Cut 24-5 CS Macassar

Sandberg California II TT 4 Grey LTD

Warwick Masterbuilt Streamer Stage I 5

Fender Sean Hurley 61 P-Bass Aged CFM

Marleaux Diva 4 Black Burst

Marleaux Diva 4 Chestnut

Sandberg California Supreme 35th RB 6

Franz Bassguitars Sirius DC 5 Olive

Franz Bassguitars Sirius DC FL 4 Poplar Premium

Franz Bassguitars Wega 5 Poplar Burl Premium

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