What are some highly-rated 6-string bass guitars for jazz music?
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ESP LTD B-206SM Bass Guitar
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£530.09 ≈ | 24 | 35 in | Ash | 5Pc Maple/Jatoba | H-H | LTD DB-6 |
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The ESP LTD B-206SM is a 6-string bolt-on bass with an ash body and spalted maple top, built for fast playability thanks to a thin U-shaped 5-piece maple/jatoba neck and 24 XJ frets. It uses passive ESP Designed SB-6 pickups in a neck/bridge humbucker (H-H) setup, plus an active ABQ-3 3-band EQ for onboard tone shaping. Black nickel hardware with an LTD DB-6 bridge completes the package. ★ Ideal forFor highly-rated jazz 6-string bass needs, the B-206SM's passive H-H (ESP SB-6N/SB-6B) pickup pair with an active 3-band EQ and a 35 in scale helps deliver clear low-end articulation and stable string tension that suits jazz walking lines and chordal playing.
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Ibanez SR3506 SR Prestige Black
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£1819.29 ≈ | 24 | 34 | Alder | S-Tech roasted maple/walnut | Nordstrand Big Single 6 passive (neck and bridge) | MR5S fixed |
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The Ibanez SR3506 SR Prestige Black is a 6-string electric bass with an alder solid body and a 34 in scale. It uses Nordstrand Big Single 6 passive pickups (neck and bridge) and an Ibanez Sonitech 3-band preamp with EQ bypass plus a Hexa Mid mid-frequency selector. It's aimed at players who want fast, articulate playability with strong tonal flexibility for stage or studio use. ★ Ideal forIt suits highly-rated jazz 6-string bass needs thanks to the 34 in scale, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, and versatile Sonitech 3-band EQ with Hexa Mid mid-frequency switching that helps dial clear, defined jazz tones across the neck. |
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