dUg Pinnick Signature Basses by Schecter

Few bassists are as recognizable as dUg Pinnick, and these Schecter signature models are made for players who want to step on stage with his kind of low end. The lineup is led by the Baron-H in Gloss Black, a bass that suits working rock musicians, and the DP-12, a twelve-string in Satin Black for anyone chasing a big, layered multi-string sound live.

Choosing between them is largely a matter of feel and finish. The Baron-H is the familiar-feeling option, with a glossy look that stands out under stage lights. The DP-12 asks more of your fretting and picking hands, with twice the strings, and rewards that effort with a wider voice. The Satin Black finish gives it a low-key, understated look. Both are available in left-handed versions, which is not always easy to find in signature basses.

Collectors of artist models will see the appeal of owning instruments tied to a King's X legend, while gigging players get a bass built around a proven tone. LV Guitars carries this series across a range of about $1,199 to $1,549, and the stock below updates as it changes.