8 Gorgeous Basses You Need to See

Every bassist spends time scouting out other awesome basses in their free time. Luckily, Sweetwater has thousands of gorgeous basses in the warehouse just waiting to find a permanent home. And the best thing? These good-looking basses come at all price points! Whether you’re into the classic designs or have a soft spot for forward-thinking basses, there’s a gorgeous bass on this list that’ll have you calling your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to place your order.

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5

If you ask us, the Music Man StingRay Special 5 is one of the coolest offerings from the Ernie Ball family. StingRay Special 5s come with foundation-shaking humbuckers and a flexible 18-volt preamp and play like a dream. Ernie Ball StingRay Special 5 basses are available in a range of colors and hardware configurations. Bassists around Sweetwater are particularly fond of the Amethyst Sparkle finish option with a pearloid pickguard and gold hardware — it’s a dazzling combination that demands attention.

Fender American Professional II Series

The Fender American Professional II Series shook up Fender’s lineup by introducing gorgeous new bass colors, updated pickups, and a host of new features. There’s an American Professional II Series bass for everyone! There are striking new colors like Miami Blue and Dark Night alongside classic offerings including Olympic White, 3-color Sunburst, and Black. For a blend of new and old, Fender created Mystic Surf Green. All finish options for the American Professional II Precision Bass are available for the American Professional II Jazz Bass. Most colors are available with rosewood and maple boards in right- and left-handed configurations.

Ibanez Premium SR Series

Ibanez has always made awesome-looking instruments with next-level sonic character. Take the Ibanez Premium SR Series, for example. The carefully carved body pays homage to the graceful, curvy designs of decades past while adding a distinctly modern touch to keep it up to date. Each Premium SR bass has a unique visual appeal. Whether it’s a stunning poplar burl top, an innovative stain, or a twist on a classic color, there is a multitude of beautiful Ibanez Premium SR Series basses to drool over.

Spector Euro Series

Lovingly handcrafted in Czechia (the official short name of the Czech Republic), Spector Euro 5 basses combine staggeringly beautiful tonewoods with an eye-grabbing body shape. They have an incredibly flexible tone that easily fits into any genre or style. Plug in a Spector Euro Series bass, and the custom-wound pickups and active preamp systems will astound you with a tone that sounds just as good as the instrument looks. These basses aren’t just display pieces, though. They’re meant to be played hard and come back asking for more. Euro Series basses are available in 4- and 5-string models with multiple finish options.

Lakland Skyline 55-02

With its tone alone, the Lakland Skyline 55-02 deserves a spot in every bass arsenal. But we’re not talking tone in this article! This list is about looks, right? We chose the Skyline Series basses primarily for their delightfully shaped offset double-cut bodies, but how could we possibly ignore the handsomely figured tops? The finish options are extensive, too, which is a massive plus! There is even a selection of Skyline 55-02 basses that you can only get at Sweetwater. Our favorite of the bunch is Translucent Purple.

Squier Classic Vibe Series

A list of gorgeous basses wouldn’t be complete without a representative from the Squier Classic Vibe Series. Let’s examine the Squier Classic Vibe ’70s Precision Bass! This particular example features a black-on-black body/pickguard combo that’s accented by a maple neck with black block inlays for a look that’s all rock ‘n  roll.  The bodacious silhouette plays host to a Fender-designed split-coil pickup for the famous growl and punch that defined ’70s rock. The Jazz Bass isn’t the only Classic Vibe bass out there! J Basses, Mustangs, and many more await your exploration. There are tons of incredible Classic Vibe instruments from every Fender era to choose from. You can check out the entire series right now!

G&L Tribute L-2000

After he left the company that bears his name, Leo Fender went on to found other music companies before pairing with George Fullerton to create G&L. The G&L Tribute L-2000 executes a contemporary twist on a classic design for undeniable visual appeal. G&L opted to experiment with transparent finishes instead of traditional opaque automotive colors. The result is a stunning bass with meandering grain lines across the entire body. It comes equipped with earth-shattering humbuckers and Leo’s innovative Tri-Tone control system for tweaking your tone.

Strandberg Boden Bass Prog 4

An ergonomically designed bass, the Strandberg Boden Bass Prog 4 is a sight to see and a totally new experience to play. Let’s start with the 12-piece maple neck. Strandberg’s patented EndurNeck design uses a trapezoidal profile to encourage proper playing position. It’s incredibly comfortable! The Boden shape looks good on its own, but it’s taken to the next level by the highly figured maple top. A dark-as-night ebony fingerboard and black hardware tie it all together.

Wow! What a list of beautiful basses! We hope it was just as fun to look at and read about them as it was for us to show them to you. If you’ve found your next favorite bass, then be sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700 to let them know!

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