Best 4-String Basses Under $300 2026
Affordable 4-string basses under $300 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series Set 1
Distinctive Sound
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series Set 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 519745
$262
#2
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4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton RB-414BK Classic Series
Alternative Styles
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton RB-414BK Classic SeriesElectric BassClassic SeriesBody: OkoumeSet-in neck: OkoumeFingerboard: AmaranthDot...
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4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467068
$252
#3
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4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Black
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton MV-4MSB BlackElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderBolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian hard rock maple with...
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4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570880
$252
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe Series
Distinctive Sound
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe SeriesElectric BassOkoume bodyGlued-in neck: MapleRoseacer fingerboardDot fingerboard...
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4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 491459
$219
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Beatbass VS Vintage Series
Distinctive Sound
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton Beatbass VS Vintage SeriesElectric BassDesign: HollowbodyArched body: BasswoodTop: Flamed...
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5.0/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 177012
$219
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe SeriesElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: PoplarTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: Canadian...
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361464
$208
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series Bundle
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series*Electric...
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540428
$248
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series w/Bag
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540418
$237
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • No high C string for extended range
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam GreenElectric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: AlderBolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian hard rock...
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570877
$252
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Jackson JS2 Concert Bass Snow White
by
Jackson
Unique Designs
Alternative Styles
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Standard tuning limitations
Jackson JS2 Concert Bass Snow WhiteElectric BassPoplar bodyOne-piece bolt-on maple neckgraphite reinforced with scarf...
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4.5/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 413944
$296
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha TRBX 174 RM
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Yamaha TRBX 174 RME-BassMahogany bodyBolted maple neckRosewood fretboard (Dalbergia latifolia)Scale: 864 mm scale (Long...
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 329074
$296
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton RB-414CS Classic Series
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton RB-414CS Classic SeriesElectric BassClassic seriesBody: OkoumeGlued-in neck: OkoumeFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 467070
$252
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag
Custom Features
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 539333
$244
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha TRBX 174 OVS
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Yamaha TRBX 174 OVSElectric Bass4-StringBody: MahoganyNeck: Maplebolt-onFretboard: (Dalbergia latifolia)Scale: 864 mm...
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 329076
$296
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez GSR180-BK
by
Ibanez
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Standard tuning limitations
Ibanez GSR180-BKElectric BassBody: PoplarNeck: MapleFretboard: PurpleheartNeck profile: GSR4Frets: MediumBridge: B10...
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 177146
$216
How to Choose the Best 4-String Basses
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 4-string basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
