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A bass guitar or simply bass is a plucked string instrument in the guitar family of stringed instruments. They can be electric bass or acoustic bass. In many genres, it has largely replaced the double bass. As with its electric guitar and acoustic guitar counterparts, music from the mid-20th century has led to various instrument manufacturers producing signature models that are endorsed by an artist.

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Contents

A

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Adam Clayton Adam Clayton Jazz Fender
Adam Clayton Signature Warwick 2019–present Artist Line of RockBass
Adam "Nolly" Getgood NG Adam "Nolly" Getgood Signature Dingwall Available in gloss metallic black, matte ducati pearl white, gloss black forest green, matte gold metallic, celestial blue
Alex Webster Euro5 LX Alex Webster Spector Available in solid black and blood red drip
Legend 5 Alex Webster
Allen Woody Rumbelkat Epiphone
Andrew Gouche Kingston Andrew Gouche MTD

B

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Blu DeTiger Limited Player Plus x Blu DeTiger Jazz Bass Fender 2024-present
Bootsy Collins Space Bass Warwick 2019–present
Bryan Beller BBM5 Mike Lull
BBMF5

C

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Chris Kael Signature Warlock B.C. Rich
Cliff Burton Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Aria Based on his custom Aria Pro II
Cliff Williams Cliff Williams Icon Series StingRay Music Man

D

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Dan Briggs NS-2000/5 Spector
Daniel Firth Hellraiser Extreme-5 Signature Schecter
Dale Stewart Avenger 2012-present
Dave Ellefson X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert Bass CBX IV Jackson
Davie Biale aka Davie504 Retrovibe EVO Davie504 Signature Chowny 2017 Available in black burst, blue burst, green burst, red burst, purple burst. Also available in left-handed.
Doug Wimbish Euro4 LX Doug Wimbish Spector
Dug Pinnick Baron-H Schecter Available in a left-handed model
DP-12 Available in a left-handed model
Duff McKagan Duff McKagan Precision Fender
Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Available in black or white pearl with a rosewood fretboard

E

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Eva Gardner Squier Eva Gardner Precision Bass Fender Squier 2014

F

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Flea Flea Jazz Fender
Frank Bello Pro-Mod So-Cal PJ IV Charvel 2022 EMG® Frank Bello Signature P/J pickups. HiMass™ bridge, Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL.

G

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Gary Willis GWB1005-NTF Ibanez Fretless in black flat
GWB35-BKF Fretless in natural flat
Geddy Lee Geddy Lee Jazz Fender Available in 3-colour sunburst and black with a maple fretboard.
Limited Edition USA Geddy Lee Jazz 2015 Crimson red with pickguard. 100 were produced.
USA Geddy Lee Jazz
Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Gibson Pronounced G-squared
Gerald Veasley GVB1006 Ibanez Available in six string, amber coloured models
GVB36

H

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Hans-Jürgen Reznicek Jäcki Reznicek Signature Warwick

I

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Ian Hill Euro4 Ian Hill Limited Edition Spector Available in solid white and solid black
Ida Nielsen California Ida Nielsen Sandberg Guitars

J

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Jaco Pastorius Jaco Pastorius Jazz Bass Fender
Jack Bruce Jack Bruce #13-2324 Warwick
Jack Bruce Artist Series
Jack Bruce Signature
Jack Bruce Survivor #13-2586
Jack Bruce Survivor #20-4177
Jack Casady Jack Casady Bass Epiphone
John Campbell JC-4 ESP Dark grey metallic satin
John DeServio JD DeServio J-4 Schecter Gloss black with "BLS" distressed flag
John Entwistle John Entwistle Hybrid Dean
John Entwistle Hybrid 5-String 2013
John Entwistle Spider
USA John Entwistle Hybrid
USA John Entwistle Spider
John Myung Bongo 6 HH Music Man
John Paul Jones Signature E-Bass Manson 2021-present Comes in flame top gloss vintage sunburst, quilt top gloss vintage sunburst, and quilt top trans satin black burst
Johnny Christ Johnny Christ Schecter Available in 5-string and left-handed models
Jonas Hellborg Jonas Hellborg Signature Warwick
Jonas Hellborg Signature #15-2938 Fretless
Jonas Hellborg Signature #16-3306
Jonas Hellborg Signature #20-4172
Justin Meldal-Johnsen JMJ Road Worn Mustang Fender Available in faded Daphne and black with a rosewood fretboard

K

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
King Ov Hell Mephisto King Ov Hell Signature Schecter

L

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Leland Sklar Lee Sklar II Signature Dingwall Available in any candy, metallic, or pearl Dingwall colours
SklarBass I Signature Warwick Artist Line of RockBass available in burgundy blackburst transparent and vintage sunburst

M

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Mark Hoppus Artist Series Signature Jazz Bass Fender 2003-2015
Signature Jaguar Bass 2022-current
Michael Anthony Koa Top USA Signature Schecter
MA-4
MA-5
Michael Anthony
Meshell Ndegeocello Meshell Ndegeocello Fellowship bass Reverend Musical Instruments
Mike D'Antonio MD85 Ibanez
Mike Dirnt Mike Dirnt Road Worn Precision Fender Available in white blonde with either a rosewood or maple fretboard
Mike Kroeger MK-5 Pro Spector
Mikey Way Signature Jazz Bass Fender 2023 Limited edition with an alder body and silver sparkle finish.
Signature Mustang Bass Squier 2012-2015 Finished in large flake silver sparkle with a black competition stripe, pick guard, and rosewood fretboard

N

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Nadja Peulen Nadja Peulen NP-4 Schecter
Nate Mendel Nate Mendel P Bass Fender
Nathan East BBNE2 Yamaha Available in black and white
Nikki Sixx J-4 Sixx Schecter
Schecter Sixx Bass Available in a left-handed model

P

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Paz Lenchantin LUNA Paz 5 Paz Lenchantin Signature 5-string Bass Luna Guitars 2008
Peter Hook Peter Hook Signature BB Yamaha

R

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Rachel Bolan Euro4 Rachel Bolan Spector
Reginald Arvizu aka Fieldy K5 Ibanez
Rex Brown Rex Brown Reverso Warwick Artist Line of RockBass available in solid black and burgundy blackburst
Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Gibson
Rhonda Smith Miezo 18 Rhonda Smith Signature Maurizio Über A 16" scale travel bass. Available in 5, 6, and 7-string models.
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo RockBass Warwick Artist Line with 4 and 5-string versions available in solid black satin
Rudy Sarzo Euro4 LT Rudy Sarzo Spector
Euro4 LX Rudy Sazro

S

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Scott Whitley SWB-1 Scott Whitley Signature Chowny Available in natural ash, trans tobacco burst, trans white, trans black, trans blue. Also available in a fretless model in the same colours as well as mahogany.
Sean Yseult Sean Yseult Signature Casket Schecter 2012
Sharlee D'Angelo SDB3 Ibanez
Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Schecter
Steve Bailey Steve Bailey Signature Warwick Fretless option
Steve Harris Steve Harris Precision Fender
Stu Cook SC5 Mike Lull
Stu Hamm Stu Hamm Signature Warwick
Stu Hamm Signature #15-2822
Stu Hamm Signature #15-2989 Fretless
Stu Hamm Signature #16-3318
Stu Hamm Signature #18-3748
Stuart Zender Stuart Zender Signature
Stuart Zender Signature #14-2694
Stuart Zender Signature #16-3278
Stuart Zender Signature #16-3331
Stuart Zender Signature #17-3512

T

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Thundercat TCB1006 Ibanez Six string in autumn leaf burst matte
Tim Lefebvre J5 Tim Lefebvre Signature Maurizio Über
Tom Araya TA-204 FRX ESP
TA-604 FRX
Tom Araya FRX
Todd Kerns Anti-Star Signature Prestige Comes in black and white
Tomasz Wróblewski aka Orion Orion-4 ESP
Tony Butler Retrovibe Vantage Tony Butler Signature Chowny Available in a left-handed model
V4 Black Vintage
Tony Franklin Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass Fender Available in Lake Placid blue, 3-colour sunburst, and black with an ebony fingerboard
Troy Sanders Troy Sanders Jaguar Bass

V

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Verdine White NYC Custom Verdine White Signature Sadowsky

W

Artist Model Company Production lifetime Notes Ref.
Will Lee NYC Custom Will Lee Signature Sadowsky

See also

References

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  2. Campbell, Ty (December 1, 2015). "Review – Warwick RockBass Artist Line Adam Clayton Bass". Bass Musician Magazine. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  3. Wagner, Jordan (March 17, 2016). "Warwick Rockbass Adam Clayton Artist Line Review". Premiere Guitar. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  4. "NG Adam "Nolly" Getgood Signature". Dingwall Designer Guitars. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  5. "Euro5 Alex Webster". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  6. "Legend 5 Alex Webster". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  7. "Allen Woody Rumblekat Bass Wine Red". Epiphone. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  8. "Kingston Andrew Gouche". Michael Tobias Design. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  9. "Limited Player Plus x Blu DeTiger Jazz Bass". Fender. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  10. "Bootsy Collins Space Bass Signature". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  11. "Bryan Beller Signature Models". Mike Lull Custom Guitars. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  12. "Chris Kael Signature Warlock". B.C. Rich. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  13. "Cliff Burton Signature Bass". Metallica.com. Metallica. January 16, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  14. "Cliff Williams Icon Series StingRay". Music Man. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  15. "NS-2000/5 Dan Briggs". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  16. "Daniel Firth Hellraiser Extreme-5 Signature Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  17. Johnson, Kevin (February 19, 2012). "Schecter Introduces Dale Stewart Avenger Bass". No Treble. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  18. "Dale Stewart Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  19. "X Series Signature David Ellefson Concert™ Bass CBX IV". Jackson Guitars. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
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  21. "Retrovibe EVO Davie504 Signature". Chowny Bass. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  22. "Euro4 LX Doug Wimbish". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  23. "dUg Pinnick Baron-H Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  24. "dUg Pinnick Baron-H Bass LH". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  25. "dUg Pinnick DP-12". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  26. "dUg Pinnick DP-12 LH". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  27. "Duff McKagan Precision Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  28. "Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  29. "Squier Announces Eva Gardner Precision Bass". no treble. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  30. "Flea Jazz Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  31. "Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV". Charvel. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  32. "GWB1005". Ibanez. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  33. "GWB35". Ibanez. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  34. "Geddy Lee Jazz Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  35. "New Fender Limited Edition USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass now available". Rush is a Band. September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  36. "USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  37. Corfield, Chris (May 17, 2022). "Best bass guitars 2022: four-string and five-string bass guitars for every budget". MusicRadar. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  38. Trapp, Philip (April 19, 2022). "How Has There Not Already Been a Gibson Gene Simmons Bass?". Loudwire. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  39. "GVB1006". Ibanez. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  40. "GVB36". Ibanez. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  41. "Jäcki Reznicek Signature". Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  42. "Euro4 Ian Hill Signature Limited Edition". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  43. "Signature Bass: California Ida Nielsen". sandberg. November 22, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  44. "Jaco Pastorius Jazz Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  45. "Jack Bruce #13-2324". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  46. Johnson, Kevin (March 12, 2012). "Warwick Introduces Jack Bruce Artist Series Bass". No Treble. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  47. "Jack Bruce Signature". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  48. "Jack Bruce Survivor #13-2586". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  49. "Jack Bruce Survivor #20-4177". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  50. "Jack Casady Bass Ebony". Epiphone. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  51. "JC-4". ESP Guitars. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  52. "JD DeServio J-4". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  53. "John Entwistle Signature Series". Dean Guitars. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  54. "Ernie Ball Music Man John Myung Bongo 6 HH". Music Man. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  55. "John Paul Jones Signature 2021 E-Bass". JohnPaulJones.com. John Paul Jones. September 9, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  56. "Manson E-Bass John Paul Jones Signature Bass Guitar Flame Top Gloss Vintage Sunburst". Manson Guitar Works. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  57. "Manson E-Bass John Paul Jones Signature Bass Guitar Quilt Top Gloss Vintage Sunburst". Manson Guitar Works. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  58. "Manson E-Bass John Paul Jones Signature Bass Quilt Top Trans Satin Black Burst". Manson Guitar Works. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  59. "Johnny Christ Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  60. "Johnny Christ Bass LH". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  61. "Johnny Christ-5 Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  62. "Jonas Hellborg Signature". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  63. "Jonas Hellborg Signature #15-2938". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  64. "Jonas Hellborg Signature #16-3306". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  65. "Jonas Hellborg Signature #20-4172". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  66. "JMJ Road Worn® Mustang® Bass". Fender. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  67. "Mephisto King Ov Hell Signature". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  68. "Lee Sklar II Signature". Dingwall Designer Guitars. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  69. "Warwick RockBass Artist Line SklarBass I, 4-String - Burgundy Blackburst Transparent High Polish". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  70. "Warwick RockBass Artist Line SklarBass I, 4-String - Vintage Sunburst Transparent High Polish". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  71. "Michael Anthony Koa Top USA Signature". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  72. "Michael Anthony MA-4 Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  73. "Michael Anthony MA-5 Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  74. "Michael Anthony Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  75. "Meshell Ndegeocello Fellowship bass". Reverend Musical Instruments. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  76. "MD85". Ibanez. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  77. "Mike Dirnt Road Worn® Precision Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  78. "MK-5 Pro". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  79. Parker, Matt (June 6, 2023). "Fender debuts sparkle-finished Mikey Way Jazz Bass – a glittering signature model that will appeal way beyond its My Chemical Romance associations". Bass Player. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  80. "Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass®". Fender. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  81. "Nadja Peulen NP-4". Schecter. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  82. "Nate Mendel P Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  83. Brooks, Mike (May 8, 2019). "Yamaha Nathan East Signature BBNEII review". MusicRadar. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  84. "BBNE2 Nathan East Signature". Yamaha. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  85. "J-4 Sixx". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  86. "Schecter Sixx Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  87. "Schecter Sixx Bass LH". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  88. "PAZ LENCHANTIN". Luna Guitars. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  89. "BBPH Peter Hook Signature BB Bass Guitar". Yamaha. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  90. "Euro4 Rachel Bolan Signature". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  91. "K5". Ibanez. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  92. "Warwick RockBass Artist Line Rex Brown, 4-String - Solid Black High Polish". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  93. "Warwick RockBass Artist Line Rex Brown, 4-String - Burgundy Blackburst Transparent High Polish". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  94. "Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird". Gibson. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  95. "Miezo 18 Rhonda Smith Signature". Maurizio Über Basses. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  96. Johnson, Kevin (March 22, 2012). "Warwick Unveils Two New Robert Trujillo Signature Basses". No Treble. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  97. "Warwick RockBass Artist Line Robert Trujillo, 4-String - Solid Black Satin". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  98. "Warwick RockBass Artist Line Robert Trujillo, 5-String - Solid Black Satin". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  99. "Euro4 LT Rudy Sarzo". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  100. "Euro4 LX Rudy Sarzo". Spector. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  101. "SWB-1 Scott Whitley Signature". Chowny Bass. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  102. "SWB-1 Scott Whitley Signature Fretless". Chowny Bass. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  103. Johnson, Kevin (August 19, 2012). "Schecter Unveils Sean Yseult Signature Casket Bass". No Treble. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  104. "SDB3". Ibanez. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  105. "Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass". Schecter Guitar Research. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  106. "Steve Bailey Signature". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  107. "Steve Harris Precision Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  108. "Stu Cook SC5 Signature Model". Mike Lull Custom Guitars. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  109. "Stu Hamm Signature". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  110. "Stu Hamm Signature #15-2822". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  111. "Stu Hamm Signature #15-2989". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  112. "Stu Hamm Signature #16-3318". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  113. "Stu Hamm Signature #18-3748". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  114. "Stuart Zender Signature". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  115. "Stuart Zender Signature #14-2694". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  116. "Stuart Zender Signature #16-3278". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  117. "Stuart Zender Signature #16-3331". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  118. "Stuart Zender Signature #17-3512". Warwick. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  119. "TCB1006". Ibanez. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  120. "J5 Tim Lefebvre Signature". Maurizio Über Basses. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  121. "TA-204 FRX". ESP Guitars. October 15, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  122. "TA-604 FRX". ESP Guitars. August 28, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  123. "Tom Araya FRX". ESP Guitars. August 18, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  124. "Todd Kerns Anti-Star Signature Bass WH". Prestige Guitars Ltd. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  125. "Orion-4". ESP Guitars. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  126. "Retrovibe Vantage Tony Butler Signature". Chowny Bass. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  127. "Vintage V4 Tony Butler Signature Bass Guitar ~ Black". Vintage Guitars. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  128. "Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass®". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  129. "Troy Sanders Jaguar® Bass". Fender. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  130. "Verdine White NYC Custom Signature Bass". Sadowsky Guitars. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  131. "NYC Custom Will Lee Signature 22 Fret Bass". Sadowsky Guitars. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
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