Choosing within guitars and basses starts with a basic fork in the road: do you need a conventional four-string bass, expanded range from six strings, or an electric guitar with HH pickups? The four choices here are solid-body, right-handed instruments, but they differ substantially in purpose, condition, and cost. That makes the decision less about finding one universal winner and more about choosing an instrument that fits the music you want to play and the amount you intend to spend.
Quick take
- For the lowest listed outlay: the Second-hand 4-string instrument, sound system, natural wood color, clearance sal is the straightforward four-string route at the bottom of the range.
- For a new electric guitar: the Electric Guitar Wylde Audio Windmill Burl Top HH Pickups Rosewood Fretboard is the only new entry and the only guitar rather than bass in this group.
- For a used Aria four-string bass: the Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music pairs a black solid body with a rosewood fretboard.
- For six-string bass range: the ESP LTD B206 Spalted Maple 6-String Bass - Natural Satin is the clear choice, with 24 frets and an ash body.
The listed range runs from $149 to $525, so the lowest-priced choice sits 72% below the highest. The biggest practical divide is string layout: a four-string bass keeps the familiar bass format, six strings add a broader layout, and the yellow HH model belongs in an electric-guitar decision rather than a bass shortlist.
Listed price comparison
| Instrument | Condition | Listed price | Relative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second-hand 4-string instrument, sound system, natural wood color, clearance sal | Used | USD 149.00 | |
| Electric Guitar Wylde Audio Windmill Burl Top HH Pickups Rosewood Fretboard | New | USD 287.00 | |
| Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music | Used | USD 410.00 | |
| ESP LTD B206 Spalted Maple 6-String Bass - Natural Satin | Used | USD 525.00 |
Decision matrix
Choose the four-string natural wood color instrument when: keeping the initial spend down matters most and a standard four-string bass is the goal. Its linden wood body, natural wood color, and rosewood fretboard create a clearly defined, simple spec set. The tradeoff is that it is used and carries a very general model name, "Standard."
Choose the Wylde Audio Windmill Burl Top guitar when: your need is electric guitar rather than bass and you prefer a new, right-handed solid-body instrument. Its mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, HH pickups, and 22 frets make it the most detailed guitar-focused choice. Its limitation is categorical: it does not fill a bass role.
Choose the Aria Pro II RSB when: a used four-string-style bass alternative is wanted with an Aria name, black body color, Japanese country of origin, and rosewood fretboard. It is a solid-body, right-handed instrument. The description identifies it as used and says there is no outer box, so it is best suited to a shopper comfortable selecting a used instrument.
Choose the ESP LTD B206 when: six strings and a 24-fret layout are central to your bass search. The model combines a natural satin presentation with an ash body and maple neck. The added-string layout is a specific musical preference rather than an automatic upgrade over four strings, and it carries the highest listed price in this comparison.
Concise product notes
Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music
The Aria Pro II RSB is the choice for someone who wants a black, solid-body bass with a rosewood fretboard and a right-handed layout, while specifically preferring an Aria instrument made in Japan. It provides a more focused alternative to the natural-finish four-string entry because its color and brand are clearly identified. Its used condition is the main limitation, and the description also states that no outer box is included. Put it on the shortlist when a traditional-looking black bass and the Aria name matter more than choosing the newest instrument in the group.
Electric Guitar Wylde Audio Windmill Burl Top HH Pickups Rosewood Fretboard
This yellow electric guitar makes sense for players whose search is centered on guitar parts and layout rather than low-register bass duties. The title calls out HH pickups and a rosewood fretboard, while the specifications add a mahogany body, mahogany neck, solid body, and 22 frets. Being new sets it apart from the three used choices. The important constraint is equally clear: despite appearing alongside basses, it is an electric guitar. It is therefore a strong fit for a guitarist who wants those named construction details, but not for someone needing a four- or six-string bass.
Second-hand 4-string instrument, sound system, natural wood color, clearance sal
The lowest-cost option is aimed at the player who wants to stay with a conventional four-string instrument and favors a natural wood color over black or yellow. It has a solid linden wood body, rosewood fretboard, and right-handed orientation; the listed model is Standard. That combination gives it a direct role as the pared-back four-string selection in this group. Its limitation is its used condition, and its title is less specific about model identity than the named Aria and ESP LTD choices. Choose it when a basic four-string format and the lowest listed price outweigh a named model.
ESP LTD B206 Spalted Maple 6-String Bass - Natural Satin
The ESP LTD B206 is for bassists deliberately seeking a six-string configuration rather than simply comparing conventional basses. Its ash body, maple neck, natural finish, solid-body construction, and 24 frets give it the most expanded bass specification here. The description says it was played only a handful of times, never gigged, and recently set up. Still, it remains a used instrument, and its six-string layout may be more than a player who wants a simple four-string needs. Select the B206 when broader string range and its 24-fret format are priorities worth the $525 listed price.
Final recommendation
Start by separating guitar from bass: the $287 Wylde Audio Windmill Burl Top is the dedicated new electric-guitar choice, while the remaining three are bass-oriented. Among the basses, choose the $149 natural wood color instrument for the most economical standard four-string direction. Move to the Aria Pro II RSB when its black finish, rosewood fretboard, and Aria identity better match your preferences. Choose the ESP LTD B206 when six strings, 24 frets, an ash body, and a maple neck are the deciding features; its $525 price is justified only when that expanded configuration is genuinely part of your plan.
