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Best 4-String Electric Double Basses for Beginner 2025

Perfect 4-string electric double basses for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Fusion For Contemporary For Studio Recording For Amplified Performance
BRANDS: NS Design Harley Benton
Harley Benton DB02-LH/BK Elec. Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton DB02-LH/BK Elec. Double Bass

by Harley Benton
Contemporary Amplified Performance Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Consistent tone and intonation
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter than acoustic instruments
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Different playing feel

Harley Benton DB02-LH/BK Elec. Double BassElectric Double BassLeft-handed modelFingerboard: BirchBody: PaulowniaNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 539468
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton DB01-CB Electric Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton DB01-CB Electric Double Bass

by Harley Benton
Amplified Performance Fusion Contemporary
Key Feature:
• Modern recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter than acoustic instruments
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic dependence
  • • Requires amplification always

Harley Benton DB01-CB Electric Double BassElectric Double BassBody made of PaulowniaFingerboard made of birch (Betula...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 451975
$637
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton DB02-CB Electric Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton DB02-CB Electric Double Bass

by Harley Benton
Studio Recording Jazz Amplified Performance
Key Feature:
• Modern recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter than acoustic instruments
  • • Silent practice capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic dependence
  • • Different playing feel

Harley Benton DB02-CB Electric Double BassElectric Double BassScale: 105 cmHeight-adjustable bridgeTraditional...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 451978
$681
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT4a-DB-BK Electric Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

NS Design NXT4a-DB-BK Electric Bass

by NS Design
Studio Recording Amplified Performance Jazz
Key Feature:
• Lighter than acoustic instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent tone and intonation
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification always
  • • Different playing feel

NS Design NXT4a-DB-BK Electric BassNS Design NXT BSActive Dual Mode OutputWith Polar pickup systemSelector switch for...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 238571
$2,838
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV4c-OB-AB Omni Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

NS Design WAV4c-OB-AB Omni Bass

by NS Design
Studio Recording Fusion Amplified Performance
Key Feature:
• Modern recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Consistent tone and intonation
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Requires amplification always

NS Design WAV4c-OB-AB Omni BassFour-String Electric Omni BassSelf-powered Polar piezo pickupPizz/Arco switchCoForm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 412098
$1,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton DB02-BK Electric Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton DB02-BK Electric Double Bass

by Harley Benton
Jazz Amplified Performance Fusion
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter than acoustic instruments
  • • Consistent tone and intonation
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for classical work
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance

Harley Benton DB02-BK Electric Double BassElectric Double BassBody made of PaulowniaFingerboard made of birch (Betula...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 451976
$681
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez UB804-MOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Ibanez UB804-MOB

by Ibanez
Jazz Studio Recording Fusion
Key Feature:
• Lighter than acoustic instruments
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Modern recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for classical work
  • • Requires amplification always

Ibanez UB804-MOBElectronic Double BassBody: Maple5-Piece neck-through: Maple/walnutConical fretboard: JatobaScale: 864...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 430679
$1,132
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR4 Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

NS Design CR4 Bass

by NS Design
Studio Recording Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
  • • Silent practice capabilities
  • • No feedback when amplified
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for classical work
  • • Different playing feel

NS Design CR4 BassDouble bassElectric 4-string double bassMaple bodyRichlite composite fingerboardScale: 106 cmHeight...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 194962
$5,379
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV4c Bass Black Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

NS Design WAV4c Bass Black Gloss

by NS Design
Contemporary Studio Recording Jazz
Key Feature:
• Modern recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Modern recording applications
  • • Silent practice capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Different playing feel

NS Design WAV4c-DB-BK Double Bass4-String Electric Upright BassSelf-powered Polar Piezo pickupPizz/Arco...

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 402012
$1,978
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton DB01-BK Electric Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton DB01-BK Electric Double Bass

by Harley Benton
Contemporary Jazz Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Lighter than acoustic instruments
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Consistent tone and intonation
✗ CONS
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance
  • • Electronic dependence

Harley Benton DB01-BK Electric Double BassElectric Double BassBody made of PaulowniaFingerboard made of birch (Betula...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 451963
$637
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV4c-OB-BK Omni Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

NS Design WAV4c-OB-BK Omni Bass

by NS Design
Studio Recording Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Lighter than acoustic instruments
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Consistent tone and intonation
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance

NS Design WAV4c-OB-BK Omni Bass4-String Electric Omni BassSelf-powered polar piezo pickupPizzicato / Arco switchCoform...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 412100
$1,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV4c Bass Translucent Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

NS Design WAV4c Bass Translucent Red

by NS Design
Jazz Contemporary Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Modern recording applications
✓ PROS
  • • Silent practice capabilities
  • • Consistent tone and intonation
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic dependence
  • • Lacks acoustic resonance

NS Design WAV4c Bass Translucent Red4-String WAV Electric Upright BassSelf-powered Polar Piezo pickupPizz/Arco...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 402014
$1,978
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton DB02-LH/SB Elec. Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton DB02-LH/SB Elec. Double Bass

by Harley Benton
Studio Recording Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
  • • Modern recording applications
  • • Consistent tone and intonation
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Electronic dependence

Harley Benton DB02-LH/SB Elec. Double BassElectric Double BassLefthand / left-handed modelPaulownia bodyFingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539469
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass

by NS Design
Amplified Performance Fusion Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Lighter than acoustic instruments
✓ PROS
  • • No feedback when amplified
  • • Modern recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification always
  • • Different playing feel

NS Design CR4M-DB Amber BassElectric Upright BassElectric 4-string double bass with additional EMG magnet pickup...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 194968
$5,819
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT4a-DB-SB Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

NS Design NXT4a-DB-SB Double Bass

by NS Design
Fusion Jazz Contemporary
Key Feature:
• No feedback when amplified
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter than acoustic instruments
  • • Modern recording applications
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Requires amplification always

NS Design NXT4a-DB-SB Double BassElectric Upright BassDual Mode Active OutputWith Polar Pickup SystemSwitch for Arco...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 238570
$2,838
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 4-String Electric Double 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 electric double 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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