3% Listing Fee (Max $99 Cap)
Trading Basses Studio
The Dedicated Bass Gear Marketplace

Buy & Sell Basses with 3% Fee & Escrow Protection.

A marketplace built exclusively for bass players. Never pay more than $99 in seller fees. Buyer funds stay locked in escrow until delivered condition is thoroughly inspected and approved.

3% Flat$99 Maximum Fee Cap
Escrow SafeCondition Inspection First
All Bass Gear4/5/6-Str, Amps & Pedals
Transparent Escrow Flow4-Step Escrow
1
Buyer Orders ItemFunds deposited securely into Trading Basses escrow account.
2
Seller Ships with TrackingShipping is built in — buy a discounted UPS/FedEx label right on Trading Basses (or use your own). Tracking & delivery confirmation required.
3
Buyer Inspects ConditionBuyer verifies neck relief, truss rod, pickups, and cosmetic match.
4
Instant Seller PayoutShipping, credit card fee (2.9% + $0.30), and 3% fee ($99 cap) deducted automatically.
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Launch Special: $0 seller fees through November 30 — list your bass free during the launch window.

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Featured Basses & Accessories

Hand-picked bass guitars and gear covered by Trading Basses escrow condition protection

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Fender American Pro Precision bass
Excellent4-String
Escrow Protected
Founding Seller
FenderClarks Summit, PA
Fender American Pro Precision bass
$1,500Offers
Free Shipping
Seller: Trading Basses3% Seller Fee
2017 Corvette FNA masterbuilt custom shop
Excellent5-String
Escrow Protected
Founding Seller
WarwickAustin, TX
2017 Corvette FNA masterbuilt custom shop
$4,999Offers
Free Shipping
Seller: Trading BassesMax $99 Fee Cap
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Why Sell On Trading Basses?

Tired of losing hundreds to 10% marketplace cuts?

If you sell a $4,500 vintage Fender or custom boutique bass on other platforms, they pocket up to $450 in seller fees. On Trading Basses, your fee is strictly capped at $99, putting hundreds of dollars back in your pocket.

Example: $4,000 Fodera / Sadowsky BassYou Keep More Money
Reverb (~8.2% total)$328 Fee
eBay (~13.2%)$528 Fee
Trading Basses$99 Cap!
Sadowsky Boutique Bass
Boutique Bass Haven

Every sale backed by 48h condition verification

Buyers can safely confirm vintage provenance, neck angle, and pickup tone before funds leave escrow.