The Markbass CMD 102P Little Mark V is an excellent choice for pro-level bassists. This 2x10 combo has a 500W power capacity and packs the same mix-slicing power as a hefty stack without weighing nearly as much. Conveniently, this upgraded model also comes with front-mounted controls to guarantee quick-and-easy access to the important bits, while the slanted cabinet means it can be set up as standard or used as a floor monitor.The CMD 102P Little Mark V: Wide-Ranging SoundThanks to the built-in 4-band EQ, the various frequency ranges can be cut or boosted by up to 16dB. You can also toggle the Old School filter to get rid of the highs for a rounded, more supple tone, and you get a 3-way switch for selecting the super-balanced FLAT mode, the SCOOPED preset for a mid-scooped, slap-style sound, or the FSW mode so you can control mute and scooped EQ with a dual footswitch.

Featuring a thinline body without a sound hole to eliminate the risk of feedback, the Sire Marcus Miller GB5 5-string electro-acoustic bass guitar literally gives you the best of both worlds. While not as loud as a full-size acoustic bass, this lightweight, chambered model features a solid spruce soundboard for an extra rich-and-resonant foundation sound, with the mahogany back and sides adding just the right amount of warmth.The Marcus Miller GB5: Edgeless FretboardThe bolt-on, 3-piece mahogany neck is seriously stable and combines with a C-profile and an edgeless rosewood fretboard for maximum playing comfort. The sound of the steel strings is picked up by a piezo pickup before being sent to the specially-developed Vividx-B preamp, which kits you out with a 3-band equaliser and a phase switch for extensive tone-shaping options.

Built exclusively for bassists, the Valeton Dapper Bass multi-effect unit lays all of the essential tools and effects at your feet, kitting you out with everything you need to rehearse, gig and even record - all in one go. The Dapper lines up five different sections: a chorus, an octaver, a Q-filter with some added fuzz, a compressor combined with a booster and, lastly, a complete bass amp section where your foundation sound can be fully sculpted via detailed three-band EQ controls as well as volume and gain controls.The Valeton Dapper Bass: Super-Compact, Super-FlexibleOver in the Octave section, you can mix your dry bass sound with two different octaves to really pack out the low-end and make the ground shake. In the aptly named Dirty Q section, the Sens control pot can be tweaked to set the filter response to your playing dynamics and, as soon you flip the Fuzz toggle switch, your sound is immediately given a thick coat of spiky distortion. The modulation depth of the built-in chorus can be adjusted to taste while, over in the Boost Comp section, you can set both the gain and the compression level as preferred. Thinking of everything, this Valeton creation can be neatly teamed up with the rest of your pedal collection via the fitted effects loop and, to support professional rigs, even comes fitted with a balanced XLR output and a handy Thru output.

The Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB1500 boasts a carefully considered combination of high-quality parts, turning this model into stand-out headless bass on multiple levels. Carved out of lightweight African mahogany, the comfortably chambered-and-contoured body is especially ergonomic and fully supports long playing sessions. It comes topped with a gorgeous poplar burl top and has been bolted to a 9-piece panga-panga/walnut neck for rich, balanced sound.The Ibanez EHB1500: Modern Sound, Versatility and Playing ComfortThe Nordstrand Big-Split pickups and extensive active tone controls allow you to steer the solid core sound in any preferred direction, while the MR5HS bridge fitted with custom headpieces ensures accurate tuning and intonation. Throw in the luminescent side dots, the Schaller S-Locks strap locks, removable finger ramp and the graphite rod-reinforced neck, and you've got an all-modern headless bass that's basically got it all.

If you're not afraid of innovation, then the Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB1506MS six-string headless bass is nothing short of a stone-cold treat. Expect maximum versatility, outstanding sound and unrivalled playability, all courtesy of a chambered body built from hand-selected, lightweight African mahogany, ergonomic body shaping, and the natural feel of an EHB4 neck. This bass simply boasts extreme comfort and, since this is a multi-scale model, things just keep getting better. The more-accurate multi-scale length doesn't just guarantee pure intonation along the entire fretboard but ensures optimal balance across all six strings. All polished off with a nine-piece panga panga and walnut neck and topped with a slice of figured poplar burl, you're also getting a uniquely rich foundation sound.The Ibanez Bass Workshop EHB1506MS: Modern Foundation, Natural PowerThe organic tone of the build is translated by a pair of Nordstrand Big-Split Custom pickups that have been teamed up with super-flexible active tone controls to deliver powerful yet natural amplified sound. Hit the EQ bypass switch and gain passive tone control in the mere blink of an eye. This is a headless bass, so everything is tuned and intonated via the high-precision MR5HS bridge and, since the headstock and machine heads have simply been removed, the weight and balance of this Bass Workshop model is beautifully optimised. To finish, Ibanez include a matching gig bag.