There are many basses that vary in prices due to the brand, condition, and retailer. An average price for a beginning bass guitar is $150, and an average price for an intermediate bass guitar is $300.
Some electric bass guitars have more strings, but an upright bass traditionally has 4.
"Rickenbacker" is the oldest electronic pickup company in the world. As of now, they mostly make electric bass guitars and some electric guitars, but are still a high-quality brand.
There are many good, light bass guitars. Some good brands include Rees Guitars Lightweight F-Light Bass Guitar and the Yamaha RBX4 A2 Super-Light Electric Bass Guitar.
Gibson does have some electric guitars, and had quite a few between 1953-1983.
The American series Precision Bass or American series Jazz Bass as well as some others. Check out Fender.com .
Gibson bass guitars are available for purchase on the Internet, both used and new, from various retailers. There are some great prices available and you will be sure to find virtually any model.
Ibanez is a company that is known for making cheapish but reliable shortscale electric guitars. As of July 2013, prices for their guitars range between $170 and $250 depending on the model.
Jaco pastorius had many bass guitars. Some of witch are owned by private collectors. Jaco was very rough with his bass guitars therefore some of his bass guitars are broken in many pieces.
Rogue makes some good left handed bass guitars.
"B. C. Rich Warlock" is the name of electric guitars and bass guitars made by B. C. Rich. They have a distinct shape and are used by some popular musicians.
Authentic Les Paul Bass Guitars are made by hand. Many companies have created guitars designed to mimic the look and sound of Les Paul Bass Guitars. Some of these are made by hand and some by machine. When shopping for a guitar be sure to know what you're buying.
24..and some bass-guitars with 25 frets.