Shopping for guitars basses can mean two very different decisions: choosing the instrument itself, or filling in the connection gear that lets an instrument reach an amp, mixer, or stage setup. In this group, the choice splits cleanly between two ESP bass guitars and two black 10 ft instrument cables, so the right pick depends first on whether you need a bass or a cable.
Quick take
- Choose the ESP LTD Phoenix-1004 Electric Bass Guitar Silver Sunburst Satin + ESP Case New if you want a right-handed, solid-body ESP Phoenix-1004 with a Silver Sunburst Satin finish, active electronics, and the included ESP case named in the title.
- Choose the ESP LTD TL-5 Thinline 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard if you want a 5-string acoustic-electric bass format with a Natural finish, mahogany body, spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, and onboard tuner mentioned in the product description.
- Choose the Warm Audio Pro Series - 1 End Rgt-Angle Instrument Cable 10 ft. Black if you want a black Warm Audio instrument cable with one right-angle end and a 10 ft length in the title.
- Choose the Guitar Cable 10ft Electric Instrument Bass AMP Cord for Mandolin Pro Audio Black if you want the lowest listed price in this set and a black 10 ft cable described for electric instrument, bass amp, mandolin, and pro audio use.
Listed price comparison
The listed prices range from USD 14.48 to USD 1,619.00, so the lowest-priced cable is about 99% below the highest-priced bass. That spread matters because these are not four direct substitutes: two are instruments, while two are connection accessories.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| ESP LTD Phoenix-1004 Electric Bass Guitar Silver Sunburst Satin + ESP Case New | USD 1,619.00 | |
| ESP LTD TL-5 Thinline 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard | USD 719.00 | |
| Warm Audio Pro Series - 1 End Rgt-Angle Instrument Cable 10 ft. Black | USD 29.99 | |
| Guitar Cable 10ft Electric Instrument Bass AMP Cord for Mandolin Pro Audio Black | USD 14.48 |
Decision matrix
If you are buying the main instrument: focus on the two ESP models. The Phoenix-1004 is a right-handed, solid-body electric bass with a 34-inch scale, 21 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets, neck-thru construction, and Fishman Fluence SB-1 active pickups. The TL-5 is a 5-string acoustic-electric bass with a chambered mahogany body, spruce top, 34-inch scale, 22 jumbo frets, and Fishman electronics with an onboard tuner.
If you are adding a cable: compare the cable end style and stated connectors. The Warm Audio cable title calls out one right-angle end, while the New bee cable attributes list 6.35 mm male-to-male connectors and a 10 ft cable length.
If finish and appearance are central: the Phoenix-1004 is listed in Silver Sunburst Satin, while the TL-5 is listed in Natural. Both cables are black.
If string count matters: the TL-5 title makes the 5-string format explicit. The Phoenix-1004 is presented as the Phoenix-1004 electric bass model with right-handed handedness and 21 frets, but the title does not describe it as a 5-string.
If you want the smallest purchase: the two cable options sit far below the two instruments in the listed price spread. The New bee cable is the lowest listed option, while the Warm Audio cable costs more but includes the right-angle-end wording in the title.
Concise product notes
ESP LTD Phoenix-1004 Electric Bass Guitar Silver Sunburst Satin + ESP Case New
The Phoenix-1004 is the clear pick here for a shopper who wants a right-handed ESP electric bass rather than an accessory. Its concrete appeal is the combination of a Silver Sunburst Satin finish, solid body type, neck-thru construction, 34-inch scale, Macassar ebony fingerboard, active electronics, and Fishman Fluence SB-1 pickups. The title also names an ESP case, which helps distinguish it from the other bass. The limitation is equally clear: it is the highest-priced item in the group, and it is not the acoustic-electric thinline format offered by the TL-5.
ESP LTD TL-5 Thinline 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard
The TL-5 is the better fit if the phrase "5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass" is the deciding feature. It pairs a Natural finish with a mahogany body, spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, set-neck construction, 34-inch scale, and 22 jumbo frets. The description also names Fishman SoniCore pickups and a Fishman TL-3 preamp with onboard tuner, which suits shoppers comparing onboard electronics across basses. Its limitation is that it is not the solid-body Phoenix-1004, and it does not include the ESP case wording found in the Phoenix title.
Warm Audio Pro Series - 1 End Rgt-Angle Instrument Cable 10 ft. Black
This Warm Audio cable stands out for the title's "1 End Rgt-Angle" wording, which is useful when a right-angle plug is preferred at one end of an instrument cable. It is also a straightforward black 10 ft option, with Warm Audio named in the title and attributes. The description mentions silver plated connectors and a flexible PVC jacket, giving it more cable-construction language than the lower-priced cable. The tradeoff is that it is still only a cable, not an instrument, and it costs more than the other black 10 ft cable in this comparison.
Guitar Cable 10ft Electric Instrument Bass AMP Cord for Mandolin Pro Audio Black
The New bee cable is the simplest choice for keeping the purchase to a black 10 ft instrument connection cord at the lowest listed price in this group. Its attributes list a 10 ft cable length, black color, male-to-male 6.35 mm connectors, and compatibility with musical instruments, while the title names electric instrument, bass amp, mandolin, and pro audio use. The main limitation is that the cable type is listed as Xlr even though the connector attributes name 6.35 mm jacks, so shoppers comparing plug style may prefer the more plainly titled Warm Audio right-angle instrument cable.
Final recommendation
For a full bass purchase, choose between the two ESP instruments by playing role rather than price alone. The ESP LTD Phoenix-1004 Electric Bass Guitar Silver Sunburst Satin + ESP Case New at USD 1,619.00 is the strongest match for a right-handed solid-body ESP Phoenix-1004 with active electronics and the Silver Sunburst Satin finish. The ESP LTD TL-5 Thinline 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard at USD 719.00 is the more direct match for a 5-string acoustic-electric format with Natural finish and onboard tuner language.
For connection gear, the Warm Audio Pro Series - 1 End Rgt-Angle Instrument Cable 10 ft. Black at USD 29.99 is the better match when the right-angle end is important. The Guitar Cable 10ft Electric Instrument Bass AMP Cord for Mandolin Pro Audio Black at USD 14.48 is the lowest-priced choice and makes the most sense when the priority is simply a black 10 ft cable for instrument and amp-style use.