Buying for guitars and basses can mean solving four very different problems: getting a signal from instrument to amp, adjusting bass tone, adding speaker hardware, or choosing the bass itself. These options are not substitutes for one another, so begin with the missing piece in your setup rather than simply choosing by listed price.
Quick take
- Pick the JSAUX Guitar Cable when a cable is the immediate need; it is the lowest-priced entry.
- Pick the Fishman Pro EQ Platinum BASS when bass-focused frequency control is the priority.
- Pick the Custom Built 12-inch Bass Cabinet when the goal is a separate cabinet with an Eminence Basslite S2012 speaker.
- Pick the Aria Pro II RSB when you need the actual electric bass guitar rather than an accessory or signal-path component.
The listed-price range runs from $12.16 to $410, a spread of $397.84. That wide range reflects the difference between a cable, electronics, a cabinet, and a complete instrument.
Listed-price comparison
| Item | Primary role | Listed price | Relative listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSAUX Guitar Cable 10 ft Amp Cord | Instrument cable | USD 12.16 | |
| Fishman Pro EQ Platinum BASS Preamp Equalizer | Bass equalizer/preamp | USD 139.99 | |
| Custom Built 12-inch Bass Cabinet with Eminence Basslite S2012 | Bass cabinet | USD 300.00 | |
| Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar | Electric bass guitar | USD 410.00 |
Decision matrix: match the gear to the gap
Need a connection between gear? The JSAUX is a new grey cable with male-to-male auxiliary and 1/4-inch connectors, listed for electric guitar, bass, amplifiers, pedals, preamps, and mixers.
Need more bass tone control? The Fishman is made to fit bass guitar and is identified as an equalizer, making it the relevant choice when frequency shaping is the goal.
Need a speaker cabinet? The Custom Built cabinet is the dedicated cabinet entry, with one speaker and one channel listed.
Need an instrument to play? The Aria is the electric bass guitar entry, with a black solid body and rosewood fretboard.
Product notes
Fishman Pro EQ Platinum BASS Preamp Equalizer Preamplifier DI
The Fishman Pro EQ Platinum BASS is suited to a bassist who wants a separate point of control over frequency response instead of adding a larger hardware component. It is a Fishman Pro EQ Platinum model, is designed to fit bass guitar, and is listed as used. At USD 139.99, it sits between the cable and the larger cabinet and instrument purchases. Its limitation is role-specific: this is a bass equalizer/preamp, not a bass guitar, speaker cabinet, or connecting cable. Make it the choice when an existing bass setup needs dedicated tone adjustment.
Custom Built 12-inch Bass Cabinet with Eminence Basslite S2012
This Custom Built 12-inch Bass Cabinet is for players looking for a cabinet centered on an Eminence Basslite S2012 speaker. The description specifies a 150 W, 8-ohm speaker, 40 Hz cabinet tuning, and a 25 lb weight. Its USD 300.00 listed price is the second-highest of the four choices. The constraint is its focused configuration: it has one speaker and one channel, rather than being an instrument or an all-in-one signal solution. Choose this cabinet when adding a dedicated bass cabinet is more relevant than changing electronics or replacing a cable.
JSAUX Guitar Cable 10 ft Amp Cord for Electric Guitar/Mandolin/Bass Pro Audio
The JSAUX Guitar Cable is the direct fit for a straightforward instrument-to-gear connection. Its 10 ft length, male-to-male format, and 1/4-inch connector are appropriate details for the listed guitar, bass, amplifier, pedal, preamp, and mixer uses. The cable is new and grey, and USD 12.16 is the lowest listed price in the comparison. The trade-off is reach: the stated 10 ft length sets the distance it covers. Select it when a cable is the missing link, rather than when the setup calls for tone controls, a cabinet, or a bass guitar.
Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar
The Aria Pro II RSB is the choice for someone seeking the instrument itself. It is a used, right-handed electric bass guitar from Aria, with a black solid body, rosewood fretboard, and country of origin listed as Japan. At USD 410.00, it is the highest-priced entry here, which aligns with its role as a bass guitar rather than a supporting component. Its key limitation is the right-handed configuration, making it a focused match for right-handed players. Choose the Aria when the priority is adding a playable bass rather than building around one already owned.
Final recommendation by use case
For the simplest connection need, the JSAUX cable is the clear fit. For bass tone shaping, choose the Fishman Pro EQ Platinum BASS. For a separate cabinet centered on an Eminence Basslite S2012 speaker, select the Custom Built cabinet. If the need is a right-handed black electric bass guitar, the Aria Pro II RSB is the relevant choice. The practical decision is to buy for the bottleneck in your guitars and basses setup: signal connection, tone control, cabinet hardware, or the instrument.
