What are the most durable 4-string bass guitars?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Number of Frets ⇅ | Scale Length (inch) ⇅ | Body Material ⇅ | Neck Material ⇅ | Fingerboard Material ⇅ | Pickup Configuration ⇅ | Tuner Type ⇅ | Bridge Type ⇅ |
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Fender American Professional II Precision Bass 4
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£1415.96 ≈ | 20 | 34 in | Alder | Maple | Rosewood | Single split-coil V-Mod II Precision Bass pickup | Tapered-shaft tuning machines (four-on-a-side) | HiMass Vintage bridge |
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Modern rework of the classic P Bass with a '63 P neck profile, V-Mod II split-coil pickup, and HiMass bridge for increased sustain and punch. Suits working players seeking vintage P Bass tone with modern playability and reliability.
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Music Man StingRay 4 HH
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£385.83 ≈ | 21 | 34 in | Ash | Maple | Maple | HH | Schaller BM | Top-loading steel bridge |
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The StingRay 4 HH is a solid, versatile active bass with two humbucking pickups, a 3-band active preamp, and a 34 in maple neck on an ash body. It suits players who want punchy, powerful tone and flexible onboard EQ for studio or live use.
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Ibanez SR Series SR500 4-String
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£561.88 ≈ | 24 | 34 in | Okoume | 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut | Rosewood | HH | Die-cast | Accu-cast B500 fixed |
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The SR500 is a lightweight, modern SR-series bass with a comfortable 5-piece jatoba/walnut neck, 24 frets and dual Bartolini humbucking pickups with a 3-band active EQ and EQ bypass. It suits players seeking a versatile, punchy and articulate 4-string for studio or live use.
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Gibson Thunderbird Original 4
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£1497.63 ≈ | 20 | 34 in | Mahogany | Mahogany | Ebony | HH | Grover bass tuners | 3-point adjustable bridge |
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Classic Thunderbird design with a mahogany body and neck-through construction, ebony fingerboard, and dual humbucking Thunderbird pickups for deep, punchy tone. Suited for players seeking vintage Gibson bass tone and bold stage presence.
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Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass Active 4-String
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£442.01 ≈ | 20 | 34 in | Poplar | Maple | Maple | SS | Vintage-Style | HiMass |
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A vintage-styled 1970s-inspired Jazz Bass with Fender Designed alnico Noiseless J pickups, onboard 9-volt active preamp with active/passive switch, bound maple fingerboard and HiMass bridge for increased resonance. Suits players wanting classic Jazz Bass looks with modern active tone shaping and hum-free single-coil pickup performance. |
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Yamaha BB435 4-String
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£494.46 ≈ | 21 | 34 in | Alder | Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs | Rosewood | P-J | Lightweight Open Gear | Vintage Plus Light (Fixed) |
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The BB435 is a solid-body 4-string bass in Yamaha's BB400 series offering a 34 in scale, alder body, 5-piece maple/mahogany neck and passive P-J pickup configuration for classic, punchy tone. It suits gigging players and serious intermediates who want a durable, versatile bass with vintage-style hardware and reliable tuning.
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