Cost always plays a factor when deciding on a new bass.
Take a look at these two mid-priced offerings. Each one sports a rather unique appearance to give the bassist that air of distinction, and neither comes with an overblown price tag!
First, the Italia Imola. The four string "Tobacco Sunburst" version off this bass sells in the range of $600.00 - $700.00 US. The sound-hole is standard on most Italia basses, but the Imola is the only model with the full-face pick guard. Very stylish and very retro.
Made from Hawaiian Korina Maple with a hard Maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, the Imola is described as producing a rich, deep sound. Alas, videos of the Imola in action seem impossible to find.
More SPECS:
Joint: Bolt-on
Scale: 34" - 22 frets
Nut: Graphite
Nut Width: 1.6875"
Head Machine: Italia Die-Cast
Bridge: Wilkinson WBBC
Pick Ups: Wilkinson Jazz
Pots: 2 Volume, 1 Tone
Pick Guard: 3ply Black
Jack: 1/4" Mono Jack
Hardware: Chrome Tuning Keys: WJB 750 tuners
Options: 4/5strings, fretless option
Second on our list is the Schecter Stargazer. Also selling in the $600.00 - $700.00 price range, this one's red colour scheme is called the Crimson Ghost! Her design closely resembles the Rickenbacker bass, but stays just different enough to keep people guessing.
SPECS:
Construction: 5 Bolt-On
Body: Ash (Figured Maple top on CG)
Neck: Maple
Scale: 34”
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 24 Jumbo
Inlays: MOP Block
Binding: White
Pickups: EMG MMHZ and SJHZ
Electronics: Master Vol (Pull for Humbucking) /Master Blend/ EMG Active 2-band EQ
Bridge: Schecter Custom String-Thru Body (or top-load)
Tuners: Schecter
Hardware: Chrome
Check her out!
I could easily go for either of these! I'm a sucker for distinctive looking basses and these two fit the bill.
Check out their respective websites for more info on their products.
ITALIA
SCHECTER
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