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Best Fender 4-String J-Basses 2026

Premium Fender 4-string j-basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

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 Rock For Funk For Pop For R&B For Jazz For Session Work
BRANDS: Marcus Miller Harley Benton Fender Sandberg Sadowsky Squier
Fender 64 J-Bass SG Journeyman Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Fender 64 J-Bass SG Journeyman Relic

by Fender
Pop R&B Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for slap bass techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup blending
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can be noisy
  • • May lack warmth for some styles

Fender 64 J-Bass SG Journeyman RelicElectric BassCustom Shop modelTwo-piece body: AlderNeck "Quartersawm"...

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598709
$6,379
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Fender Standard J-Bass LRL WPG 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Fender Standard J-Bass LRL WPG 3TS

by Fender
Pop Jazz Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may not suit all players
  • • Less output than humbucker basses

Fender Standard J-Bass LRL WPG 3TSElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelDot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608533
$607
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Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW HLY - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW HLY

by Fender
R&B Funk Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic Jazz Bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
  • • Excellent note definition
✗ CONS
  • • Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
  • • Single-coils can be noisy

Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW HLYElectric BassNickel/Chrome hardwareBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 595177
$988
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender 64 Jazz Bass RW 3-TSB CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Fender 64 Jazz Bass RW 3-TSB CC

by Fender
Pop Funk Session Work
Key Feature:
• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may not suit all players
  • • Single-coils can be noisy

Fender 64 Jazz Bass RW 3-TSB CCElectric BassFender 1964 Jazz BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620209
$5,939
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Fender Player II Jazz Bass MN BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Fender Player II Jazz Bass MN BLK

by Fender
Funk Jazz Pop
Key Feature:
• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent note definition
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
  • • May lack warmth for some styles

Fender Player II Jazz Bass MN BLKElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays: Black...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595183
$989
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Fender Hybrid II RAW ASH J Bass 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Fender Hybrid II RAW ASH J Bass 3TS

by Fender
Pop Jazz Session Work
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can be noisy
  • • Less output than humbucker basses

Fender Hybrid II RAW ASH J Bass 3TSElectric BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 620117
$1,759
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Fender Player II Jazz Bass MN PWT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Fender Player II Jazz Bass MN PWT

by Fender
Jazz Pop Funk
Key Feature:
• Great for slap bass techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less output than humbucker basses
  • • Single-coils can be noisy

Fender Player II Jazz Bass MN PWTElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays: Black...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595187
$968
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Vintera II 60s J-Bass BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Fender Vintera II 60s J-Bass BK

by Fender
R&B Session Work Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
  • • Excellent note definition
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can be noisy
  • • String spacing may not suit all players

Fender Vintera II 60s J-Bass BKElectric BassVintera II SeriesBody: AlderNeck: MapleNeck profile: early '60s...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 571489
$1,264
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Fender Vintera II 60s J-Bass LPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Fender Vintera II 60s J-Bass LPB

by Fender
Funk Session Work R&B
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent note definition
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can be noisy
  • • May lack warmth for some styles

Fender Vintera II 60s J-Bass LPBElectric BassVintera II SeriesBody: AlderNeck: MapleNeck profile: early '60s...

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 571488
$1,264
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN 3TS

by Fender
Session Work Pop Funk
Key Feature:
• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may not suit all players
  • • Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone

Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN 3TSElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 609153
$1,196
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Hybrid II Jazz Bass PJ MN MDR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Fender Hybrid II Jazz Bass PJ MN MDR

by Fender
Session Work R&B Jazz
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
  • • Excellent note definition
✗ CONS
  • • Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
  • • Less output than humbucker basses

Fender Hybrid II Jazz Bass PJ MN MDRElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598062
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW 3TS

by Fender
Funk Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup blending
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • String spacing may not suit all players

Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW 3TSElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595171
$988
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN OLP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN OLP

by Fender
Pop R&B Session Work
Key Feature:
• Classic Jazz Bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • String spacing may not suit all players

Fender Player II Mod J Bass MN OLPElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlakc dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609165
$1,196
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB TXT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB TXT

by Fender
Jazz Funk Session Work
Key Feature:
• Classic Jazz Bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent note definition
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone

Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB TXTElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyWhite 7 mm pearloid dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596125
$2,826
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW AQB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW AQB

by Fender
Funk Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic Jazz Bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can be noisy
  • • Less output than humbucker basses

Fender Player II Jazz Bass RW AQBElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595172
$988
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 4-String J-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 j-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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