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Best Yamaha 4-String Basses 2025

Premium Yamaha 4-string basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Unique Designs For Specialty Applications For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Alternative Styles For Distinctive Sound
BRANDS: Sadowsky Ibanez Harley Benton Warwick Music Man Sterling by Music Man Yamaha Sandberg Marcus Miller Höfner Epiphone Jackson Spector Rickenbacker Lakland Cort Danelectro Fodera
Yamaha TRBX 304 CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
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Yamaha TRBX 504 TWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha BB234 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 304 MGR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 174 RM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 304 WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 304 BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 304 FBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 604FM Caramel Brown - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX604FM Dark Red Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha BB234 VW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 504 TBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 174 BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Yamaha TRBX 174 BL

by Yamaha
Custom Features Unique Designs Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile tonal range
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Less range than extended scale basses
  • • No high C string for extended range

Yamaha TRBX 174 BLElectric Bass4-StringBody: MahoganyNeck: Maplebolt-onFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)Scale:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 329071
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 174EW NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Yamaha TRBX 174EW NAT

by Yamaha
Unique Designs Custom Features Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile tonal range
  • • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles
  • • Standard tuning limitations

Yamaha TRBX 174EW NATElectric BassBody: MahoganyTop: MangoBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodScale: 864 mm (long...

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 351677
$311
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha TRBX 604FM Indigo Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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