identify bass guitar

Got this years ago, but don’t know what it is - I don’t even know how to search for an answer. Can anyone identify? No markings except the word “Japan” on the back. Holds tune, but I’m afraid to plug it into an amp.

What bass keeps runnin' runnin' and runnin' runnin' on the studio recording of "Let's Get It Started" by The Black Eyed Peas? To me, it sounds like a Rickenbacker 4003, especially when it goes up high, but I'm not sure. I posted the instrumental version so that 1) everyone can hear the bass...

Have a bass I came across on Facebook marketplace in my area. Looks decent, and price is only $100. However, I’ve never seen this brand and can’t find any info on it. Anyone know anything about this brand? (See photos)

I've looked up Denver custom crafter guitars and I haven't found anything yet. It's easily 10+ years old, bought by a friend from some guy in a carpark. It could well be a low end bass with a mismatched neck and body, but I'm hoping that someone might identify the make as I am curious where this...

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Good day! I hope you could help me with identifying my Bass. It's a Samick and was made in Korea, but other than that I couldn't find anything . I am thnking about selling it, but in the web I didn't even find any pictures of basses similar to mine, let alone any offers or info about the...

Can anyone help ID the bass in the first band (Screaming Peaches) from this video? There's never a good close-up of the headstock. You get a pretty good view of the whole bass from 1:05-1:10, and here are a couple screenshots where you can see the body pretty well: To me it looks like...

Can anyone help me identify the age and model of this BC Rich? There appears to be some very faded text on the body just above the bottom of the neck that reads "...Rich Platinum Series...". There is definitely more text but it is impossible to make out. There is a serial number on the neck...

Hey all, can anyone id this bass? It looks kinda like various 6 strings, but none exactly. Looks like someone removed a nameplate from the headstock. I can't tell from the electronics, either. Any guesses?IMG_20211108_193443103 by marcpski posted Nov 8, 2021 at 7:46 PMIMG_20211108_193446912 by...

Hi, I need help identifying an old bass. It doesnt have a brand or serial number on it, only ”made in Japan”. But i reverse Google image searched it and came across an ibanez bass from the 60s that looked very similar. I contacted Ibanez and they said it looked like an old Teisco bass, but i...

This one is for sale fairly close to where I live and the asking price is pretty low. The description says "works" and that's it. Does anyone know anything about these? Model? Scale length? Good cheap bass? Bad cheap bass? Those tuning machines kind of look like they came from a Fender but I...

So about a year ago my friend gifted me this old beaten up bass after I said I enjoyed hearing him play and would like one myself. I played it for a bit and then forgot about it but now I've got back into it and I would just like some more information about this bass specifically. The Bass...

Hi, does anyone know the name of the model and original price of these Riverhead basses? They were made in the 80s by Headway, back when they produced them in Japan. They came in 4, 5 and 6-string models, all headless. Unlike Unicorns, Gracias and Phantoms, I believe these weren't officially...

Hello I'm interested what bass this is,it was a right handed one but was apparently moded for a lefty,it has a paint job at the front but stock finish on the back.The bass isnt in my possession so I dont have any serial numbers and such,and the seller doesnt have any info either,any kind of help...

Hello fellow bassists, A while ago I bought this second hand 90's Aria pro II bass, but I can't find any information about this bass online. There are other more common configurations like PJ style and such, but I can't find any model number or other information about this HH style bass. I...

Robert Trujillo is using this cool looking bass whilst recording death magnetic and it sounds really good. Anyone know what brand/model this is?

Hi all. I'm not primarily a bassist so please bear with me. I've had this bass for a while and always assumed it was some kind of stock 80s Charvel. But I can't seem to find anything on the internet that looks exactly like it. The old black plastic pickguard (which only covered the cavity...

Hi - new to the forum and wondering if anyone there can help me identify this Japanese Bass that a friend gave me? Thanks for any help. Bonnie

It was 100 bucks so why not? I took it apart no markings anywhere; aluminum pick guard, set neck, block inlays, and it has a veneer on the fret board

Hey TBers, I seek the knowledge of the Talkbass Hive Mind yet again in identifying this bass (pics below). Seems that some stickers or tags have been removed from the back of the headstock, but the Watson decal is still there. All the basses I could find by Watson looked very high end/boutique...

I know this is an Alvarez, but could someone tell me the model? I think it’s early 90’s.

Can't seem to find out the name of the maker. Closest I've come is 'Aria' and 'Artist JB2' but neither of them look correct. The A looks a tad different with Aria and the headstock is a little off to be Artist.

I found this bass in a pawn shop. I like the color and finish. Has a G&B 2 band EQ. The neck is a hacked Ibanez jammed in pocket. I can't find name on body. Anyone know what brand this is??

Hello, yes as you can see from the title, I need your help :) I am looking to buy a new bass and I have these three in mind, but the sellers do not know the exact models The blue/green and the pink are Samicks and the brown is a Washburn. Can you help identifying the exact model or at least the...

Hey folks, new here! Been perusing to find a late 60's (preferably 70's) MIJ bass, and came across one that matches a '76 Greco Thinline I have, but am wondering what the make is. Attached is the headstock in question, and a full front shot. I did some digging and couldn't find it in any...

I have this bass from my uncle who said he bought it somewhere in the 80's in the Eastern Europe (Poland or Czech). I believe it was made out of several different guitars and heavily modified. The neck says "Epiphone" (not even sure what model it is), "Made in Japan", while the body is totally...

Hi guys, I am not a bass player myself but had this bass passed to me. Some searching online could not help me identify the model. I am inclined to think this is a counterfeit guitar. I would appreciate if you can shed some light on what you make of it. The serial number is a 6-digit, stamped...

I’ve had this bass for about 20 years (since the mid 90s) but I could never tell who made it. I always thought it said Jon Tracy but I could never find anything about that name. There is no serial number and no other identifying info. I’ve had the whole thing part after cleaning up smoke damage...