Best Yamaha 4-String Basses 2026
Premium Yamaha 4-string basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha TRBX 304 FBL
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Yamaha TRBX 304 FBLElectric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: 5-Piece maple/mahoganybolt-onFretboard: Rosewood24 FretsScale: 864...
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483814
$505
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha BB234 VW
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Standard tuning limitations
Yamaha BB234 VWElectric BassAlder bodyBolt-on maple neckRosewood fretboard (Dalbergia latifolia)Scale: 864mm (Long...
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 450319
$472
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha TRBX 304 CAR
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • Standard tuning limitations
Yamaha TRBX 304 CARElectric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: 5-Piece maple/mahoganybolt-onFretboard: Dalbergia LatifoliaScale:...
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 312991
$499
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha TRBX 304 WH
by
Yamaha
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Yamaha TRBX 304 WHElectric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: 5-Piece maple/mahoganybolt-onFretboard: Dalbergia LatifoliaScale:...
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 312990
$505
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha TRBX 604FM Indigo Blue
by
Yamaha
Alternative Styles
Distinctive Sound
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Yamaha TRBX 604FM Indigo BlueElectric BassBody: AlderTop: Flamed maple5-Piece neck: Maple/MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605623
$901
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha TRBX 604FM Caramel Brown
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • No high C string for extended range
Yamaha TRBX 604FM Caramel BrownElectric BassBody: AlderTop: Flamed maple5-Piece neck: maple/mahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605590
$846
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha TRBX 304 MGR
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • No high C string for extended range
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Yamaha TRBX 304 MGRElectric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: 5-Piece maple/mahoganybolt-onFretboard: Dalbergia LatifoliaScale:...
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 312993
$516
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha TRBX 304 BL
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Yamaha TRBX 304 BLElectric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: 5-Piece maple/mahoganybolt-onFretboard: Dalbergia LatifoliaScale:...
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 312989
$505
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha TRBX604FM Dark Red Burst
by
Yamaha
Alternative Styles
Distinctive Sound
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Yamaha TRBX604FM Dark Red BurstElectric BassBody: AlderTop: flamed maple5-piece neck: Maple/mahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 560232
$835
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Yamaha TRBX 174EW RB
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Yamaha TRBX 174EW RBElectric BassBody: MahoganyTop: MangoNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: RosewoodScale: 864 mm (long...
⭐
4.5/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 351676
$318
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha TRBX 504 TWH
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Distinctive Sound
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • No high C string for extended range
Yamaha TRBX 504 TWHElectric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: 5-Piece maple / mahoganybolt-onFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia...
⭐
4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 312980
$681
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha TRBX 504 TBL
by
Yamaha
Experimental Music
Alternative Styles
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Yamaha TRBX 504 TBLElectric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: 5-Piece maple/mahoganybolt-onFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia...
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 312977
$681
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha BB234 BK
by
Yamaha
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • No high C string for extended range
Yamaha BB234 BKElectric BassAlder bodyBolt-on maple neckRosewood fretboard (Dalbergia latifolia)Scale: 864mm (Long...
⭐
4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 450324
$472
#15
⭐
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
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.
