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224 bass guitars from Ibanez, Fender, Ernie Ball Music Man and more. Most cost $230 to $3,640, and half cost less than $675.

Top brands: Ibanez (39)Ernie Ball Music Man (35)Fender (33)

Warwick

Bass, 4 String count

+Fretless design for smooth, slide-friendly playing
+Four-string bass in the Thumb BO model
+Thumb BO model from the Pro Series line
−Fretless necks take time to learn accurate intonation
$2,899.00-26%List: $3,895.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Warwick

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the range below standard bass
+Bass guitar suits rhythm and low-end playing
−Five strings are less common than four-string basses
$3,249.00-25%List: $4,345.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Best Choice Products

Bass, 4 String count, Full size

+Full size body for standard bass playing
+Four strings for standard bass tuning
+Acoustic-electric design for unplugged or amplified playing
$119.99-20%List: $149.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Fender

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+Short scale 3/4 size suits smaller hands
+Designed for kids and beginners
+Compact build for travel
$179.99-14%List: $209.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Bass, 6 String count

+Six-string bass with an extended range
+Laurel fingerboard for a warm, smooth feel
+Suitable for beginners learning bass guitar
$569.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Sadowsky

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$3,415.00-21%List: $4,315.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Sterling by Music Man

Bass

+Left-handed design for left-handed players
+Electric bass that needs an amplifier to be heard
+StingRay RAY4 model with a four-string bass setup
$373.99-15%Was: $439.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:40 PST - Details
Fender

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings, the standard bass guitar configuration
+Acoustic bass with built-in Fishman pickup for amplified playing
+Includes tuner and equalizer for on-board tone control
−Acoustic bass body is larger than an electric bass
$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Fender

Bass, 3/4 or 7/8 size

+3/4 size body suits kids and players with small hands
+Compact size makes it practical for travel
+Laurel fingerboard for a smooth playing surface
−Smaller scale may feel limiting for adult-size players
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Gretsch

Bass

+Short-scale neck is easier to fret for smaller hands
+Single-cut body style for a streamlined, easy-to-reach fretboard
+Electric bass type plugs into an amplifier for louder playing
−Short scale gives a tighter feel than a standard-scale bass
$329.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Fender

Bass, 4 String count

+Four strings, the standard bass guitar configuration
+Acoustic bass with built-in Fishman pickup for amplified playing
+Includes tuner and equalizer for on-board tone control
−Acoustic bass body is larger than an electric bass
$579.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Traveler Guitar

Bass

+Portable travel bass design
+Removable lap rest
+30 inch scale length
−Bass guitar needs an amplifier to be heard
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:36 PST - Details
Cordoba

Bass

+Bass type for playing low-register bass lines
+Travel-friendly design for carrying on the go
+Acoustic-electric build for amplified or unplugged playing
−Compact body may feel small for players used to full-size basses
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Ibanez

Bass, 4 String count

+Four-string bass for standard bass parts and grooves
+Short-scale design suits smaller hands and younger players
+Compact bass body is easier to carry than full-size models
−Short-scale neck feels different from a standard bass
No current price. Check it at the store.
Fender

Bass, 5 String count

+Five-string bass gives a wider low range than a standard four-string
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface
+Vintage 70s styling for a classic Jazz Bass look
−Five strings can take more adjustment than a four-string bass
$559.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Gretsch

Bass

+Short-scale neck is easier to fret for smaller hands
+Single-cut body style for a streamlined, easy-to-reach fretboard
+Electric bass type plugs into an amplifier for louder playing
−Short scale gives a tighter feel than a standard-scale bass
$329.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Ernie Ball Music Man

Bass

+Four-string bass for standard bass playing
+Humbucker pickups for a fuller bass tone
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm, smooth feel
−Four strings limit range compared with five-string basses
$2,899.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Sadowsky

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Red Alder body for a balanced, warm tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$3,805.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Jackson

Bass, 5 String count

+Five-string bass gives a lower range than four-string models
+Walnut stain body with laurel fingerboard
+Bass type suits low-end playing and band use
−Five strings require a wider neck to fret
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Sadowsky

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Red Alder body for a balanced, warm tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
No current price. Check it at the store.
Ernie Ball Music Man

Bass

+Five-string bass adds extra low range for heavier playing
+HH pickup configuration with two pickups
+Maple fingerboard gives a bright, smooth playing surface
−Five-string neck is wider than four-string necks, a stretch for small hands
$2,899.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Ernie Ball Music Man

Bass

+Five strings extend the low range for deeper notes
+Humbucker pickups for a fuller bass tone
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, snappy tone
−Wider neck with five strings takes adjustment for four-string players
$3,199.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Sadowsky

Bass, 4 String count

+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
+Hybrid P/J pickup configuration offers two tonal options
−Satin finish shows a different look than high-gloss
$4,090.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Sadowsky

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$4,205.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Sadowsky

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$4,840.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Sadowsky

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$3,325.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Spector

Bass, 5 String count

+Five strings for a wider low range
+Neck-through construction for sustain and stability
+Bass guitar with five strings
−Haunted Moss finish is a color only
$1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeSpec scorePrice
Bassn/a$3,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Bassn/a$2,899.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Bassn/a$3,249.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
Bassn/a$119.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Bassn/a$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$569.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
Bassn/a$3,415.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Bassn/a$373.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:40 PST - Details
Bassn/a$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Bassn/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details

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