Bass

The NAVIGATOR name comes from Marco De Virgiliis' passion towards the scientist Enrico Fermi and his place in the history of Physics. When Enrico Fermi heated the first atomic pile named CP-1, the US President was informed via a coded message advising him“The Italian Navigator has just landed in the new world”. Our Navigator F1 bass was born in honour of Enrico Fermi and his history.
For this instrument we designed an original body shape design refining the pickups and their position. We exclusively used spruce wood from Val Di Fiemme, to create an ultra light , ultra resonant and unique instrument. All our F1 range of instruments – inspired by Formula 1 – are premium instruments crafted using an artisanal manufacturing process, without any compromise in sound or quality.

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TRBX500 has a simple brief – tone. Premium mahogany construction and an ultra-musical active/passive pre-amp design deliver the flexibility and sheer tonal quality to allow you to sculpt the perfect sound for your music.

• Maple / Mahogany 5-Piece Neck
• Solid Mahogany Body
• 3-Band Active EQ
• Battery Alert LED

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The Talman bass series combines the re-emergence of a historic Ibanez body shape with powerful genre-hopping versatility. TMB electronic system paves the road to a variety of classic tones.

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A guitar doesn't have to cost a bundle to sound good. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality in a more affordable package. Not only do they look and play better than everything else in their price range, but their rigorous inspection, set-up and warranty is the same as Ibanez's more expensive models.

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EHB1005MS The EHB’s headless construction, contoured body, ergonomic design, and chambered body make for a lightweight and comfortable instrument that’s excellent for long sets or practice sessions. This series also sports a combination of high-quality tone woods and versatile electronics, resulting in a cutting-edge, ultra-modern bass, capable of cutting though the complex landscape of tones required for today’s bassist. Bass Workshop -For more than 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording new avenues of expression and creativity. This spirit of exploration has led to the creation of some of the most successful and popular production basses of all time. Learn More

The Talman bass series combines the re-emergence of a historic Ibanez body shape with powerful genre-hopping versatility. TMB electronic system paves the road to a variety of classic tones.Product Features Maple neckThe Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character. Maple fretboardThe Maple fretboard provide crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids. Medium fretsMedium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Poplar bodyPoplar used as body wood delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness. Learn More

The Schecter Model-T 5 5 string bass guitar in the natural satin finish (Exotic Black Limba)

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The Gloxy family welcomes another fantastic instrument - the MB GLOXYKIMANDU 5 which enriches the range of models in this series, maintaining the same design, charm and main features of the original version while using our Glocalization philosophy to offer it an incredible price.
We live in a global world, however the only global concept is the overall market. Legislation disparities and core differences between continents drive significant differences in production costs. Customer sentiment for low prices followed due to these global market dynamics - and in response, we created our Gloxy series. I decided to blend the supply of raw materials
and production, leading to a no compromise approach. This let me harness the advantages of living in Italy, with our “Italian Style” and building on Glocalization to win in globalisation. Glocalization means leveraging our local world with our enviable lifestyle surrounded by our universally acknowledged creativity, blending perfectly and harmoniously with the relationships
we have forged worldwide. This isn't just my product, it's a project, a rethinking of production and business. A new philosophy that lets us merge the synergy of this unique time in the world.
We build unique instruments, valued by industry professional and emerging talent who can find the perfect equipment to build their artistic future - without settling for second best - while offering unbeatable value for money.
The result is consistently superior products at competitive prices, while keeping our dealers in mind - along with my passion and respect for music, musicians and their instruments!

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This is 4-string version of the monster bass, TRB series. TRB was born as a versatile 6-string bass guitar along with the greater involvement of synthesizers in music in end of 1980s. TRB has been developed to cover low tonal range with a 6th string (low B), which could not be reached by orthodox 4-string bass, and also the 1st (high C) makes possible for advanced players for further improvisation and expression.

• Maple / Mahogany 5-Ply Neck
• Super Long Scale (35")
• 3-Band Active EQ

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Despite inheriting the sleek and sophisticated beauty of the revolutionary SR bass, the SR Mezzo was designed to be fun to play. The SR Mezzo’s 32” medium scale allows for both easy playing and a rich low-end. The SR Mezzo’s full sonic palette will make hitting the stage a blast. No mater the style of music, the SR Mezzo fits you perfectly.

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The PNB is a short scale acoustic bass guitar that utilizes a parlor body shape. This compact instrument is ideal for situations such as playing on the couch, outdoors, as well as more informal occasions. However the PNB is also a valuable on stage tool. Since the 25in short scale is similar in feel to a regular guitar, it is more comfortable for both guitarists and electric bassists to play than a full size acoustic bass. The shorter scale and compact parlor body also make it a more user friendly platform for beginners. Despite the compact body size, the PNB has an impressively powerful acoustic volume.Product Features Maple neckThe Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character. Laurel fretboard Learn More

The UB's design (34” scale length) allows for a smooth transition from bass guitar to this particular upright. Its conical compound fingerboard radius perfectly facilitates smooth bowing and fast plucking. The compact Maple body was designed to balance form and function, resulting in a bass that provides outstanding visuals and incredible playability. Despite its compact body, the UB does not sacrifice acoustic tone, projecting a robust natural sound. The smaller body also allows for quick and easy transport. Bass Workshop -For more than 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording new avenues of expression and creativity. Learn More

The Schecter C-5 Deluxe 5 string electric bass guitar in the Satin Black finish

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We live in a global world, with a global marketplace. The market differences between countries and continents have led to a big difference in production costs and, due to global market dynamics, we’ve all come to expect low prices and good value. That's why we have created our Gloxy series.
To achieve great value without compromise. I decided by working hard on production facilities and carefully selecting raw materials we can produce unique instruments valued both by professionals and upcoming young players to create their future as artists, to make their dreams come true without settling for mediocre instruments which lack identity.
This new approach allows us to make the most of all the advantages of living in Italy, with our “Italian Style”, allowing our “Glocalisation” to win over globalisation. By “Glocalisation” I mean that we are able to make the most of our “Local” world, with the unique Italian lifestyle that’s envied throughout the world.
By using all this creativity, perfectly harmonised with the great relationship network that we have built worldwide, it allows me to develop and design unique instruments with unbeatable value for money.
Mine is not just a product, it's a carefully created project, a different way to conceive production and to do business, a new philosophy that lets us synergistically merge all the advantages of our changing world. And the result? Products with a consistent and extremely important added value: Our Markbass Value!
Superior products, at a competitive price which reflects my respect for all my dealers, my passionate commitment to music and, most of all, to musicians and their instruments!
—Marco De Virgiliis—

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