Choosing among used guitars basses is less about finding one universal answer and more about matching the instrument's look and stated configuration to your priorities. Here, the decision spans a natural-finish Aria ProⅡ TSB-500, a black Aria Pro II RSB with a bag named in its title, the alder-bodied GrassRoots G-J-53, and a sunburst Greco Spacy Sound with two single-coil pickups. Listed prices run from USD 410.00 to USD 793.00.
Quick take
Start with the Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music when the lowest listed price and a black solid-body format are central to the choice. The Aria ProⅡ Tri Sound Vintage Bass TSB-500 Natural is the direct alternative for someone who prefers a natural body color and a named TSB-500 model while staying near the lower end of the range. For a darker visual direction paired with an alder body and rosewood fretboard, consider the GrassRoots G-J-53 Black ESP Metal Gothic 1995 Luna Sea Vintage Bass Guitar Japan. The GRECO Bass Spacy Sound Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar Vintage Japan is the option for a sunburst, passive setup with two single-coil pickups and block fingerboard inlays.
Listed-price comparison
| Bass | Listed price | Position in range |
|---|---|---|
| Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music | USD 410.00 | |
| Aria ProⅡ Tri Sound Vintage Bass TSB-500 Natural | USD 429.99 | |
| GrassRoots G-J-53 Black ESP Metal Gothic 1995 Luna Sea Vintage Bass Guitar Japan | USD 666.00 | |
| GRECO Bass Spacy Sound Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar Vintage Japan | USD 793.00 |
Decision matrix
- For the lowest listed price: Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music.
- For a natural-finish, named four-string model: Aria ProⅡ Tri Sound Vintage Bass TSB-500 Natural.
- For alder body material and a black ESP-branded GrassRoots option: GrassRoots G-J-53 Black ESP Metal Gothic 1995 Luna Sea Vintage Bass Guitar Japan.
- For a passive bass with two single coils and sunburst styling: GRECO Bass Spacy Sound Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar Vintage Japan.
- For a right-handed instrument: the two Aria choices and the GrassRoots G-J-53 are identified as right-handed.
Bass-by-bass notes
Aria ProⅡ Tri Sound Vintage Bass TSB-500 Natural
The Aria ProⅡ Tri Sound Vintage Bass TSB-500 Natural suits a player drawn to a natural solid-body bass with a clearly identified TSB-500 model and four-string configuration. It is listed at USD 429.99, placing it close to the low end while offering a different visual direction from the black instruments. The description states that the truss rod can be adjusted and that the controls and outputs have no issues, giving the instrument a specific functional appeal. Its tradeoff is condition: it is used and described with aging scratches, cracks, and dirt. Choose it for the natural finish and named vintage-series model, not for a pristine cosmetic presentation.
Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music
At USD 410.00, the Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music has the lowest listed price in this group. Its black solid body, Japanese origin, right-handed orientation, and rosewood fretboard make it a focused option for players seeking those stated traits. A bag is included in the title, which may appeal to someone specifically comparing instruments identified that way. The limitation is that it is used, and the description says there is no outer box. Its body material is not specified, so its strongest case rests on the listed price, black finish, and rosewood fretboard rather than a stated body-wood preference.
GrassRoots G-J-53 Black ESP Metal Gothic 1995 Luna Sea Vintage Bass Guitar Japan
The GrassRoots G-J-53 Black ESP Metal Gothic 1995 Luna Sea Vintage Bass Guitar Japan is the choice for a black solid-body bass with an alder body and rosewood fretboard. It is also identified as right-handed and made in Japan, creating a clear set of construction and orientation details for a shopper narrowing the field. Its USD 666.00 listed price places it between the two Aria instruments and the Greco. The main limitation is straightforward: it is used, and its description does not add the component-level operating detail found with some of the other choices. Select this one when the alder-and-black combination is more important than keeping the purchase near the bottom of the price range.
GRECO Bass Spacy Sound Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar Vintage Japan
The GRECO Bass Spacy Sound Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar Vintage Japan stands apart with a three-tone sunburst body, block fingerboard inlays, a passive setup, and two genuine single-coil pickups. Its description also identifies a straight neck, adjustable truss rod, and functioning operation, while the body is described as wood. This is a compelling direction for someone who specifically wants the stated pickup configuration and sunburst presentation rather than a black or natural finish. The limitation is its USD 793.00 listed price, the highest of the four, along with used condition and frets described at 70%. Choose it when the passive two-single-coil format and visual details lead the decision.
Final recommendation by use case
Pick the Aria Pro II RSB for the lowest listed entry point and a black right-handed solid-body bass. Choose the Aria ProⅡ TSB-500 for a natural-finish four-string with a named model and stated functional controls. Go with the GrassRoots G-J-53 if alder construction and its black ESP-branded GrassRoots identity are the key draws. Select the GRECO Spacy Sound when a passive, two-single-coil sunburst bass with block inlays is the priority.
