Best 4-String P-Basses 2025

Top-rated 4-string p-basses 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 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 Rock For Pop For Country For Blues For Classic Rock For Alternative

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Sandberg Sadowsky Marcus Miller Squier Lakland Yamaha

Marcus Miller P6-4 Sandblasted BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Marcus Miller P6-4 Sandblasted BK

by Marcus Miller

Blues Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Marcus Miller P6 Sandblasted 4 BKElectric BassBody: MahoganyTop: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleDot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610816

$714

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Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 TS

by Marcus Miller

Alternative Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Thicker neck profile

Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 TSElectric BassAlder bodyOne-piece roasted maple neckRoasted maple fretboardNeck profile:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 512877

$494

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Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4EB Creme Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4EB Creme Bundle

by Harley Benton

Rock Classic Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Thicker neck profile

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4EB Creme Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Enhanced MP-4EB Creme*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 468364

$450

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Marcus Miller P8-4 TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Marcus Miller P8-4 TS

by Marcus Miller

Blues Rock Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Less modern features

Marcus Miller P8-4 TSElectric BassBody: Swamp AshBolt-on roasted maple neckFingerboard: MapleWhite Perloid block...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 553614

$879

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Marcus Miller P6-4 Sandblasted SGM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Marcus Miller P6-4 Sandblasted SGM

by Marcus Miller

Country Pop Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Thicker neck profile

Marcus Miller P6 Sandblasted 4 SGMElectric BassBody: MahoganyTop: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleDot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610819

$714

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Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG

by Marcus Miller

Alternative Country Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Thicker neck profile

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLGElectric BassAlder bodyOne-piece roasted maple neckFingerboard: roasted mapleNeck profile:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 512876

$448

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Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 AW 2nd Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 AW 2nd Gen

by Marcus Miller

Pop Classic Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Less modern features

Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 AW 2nd GenElectric BassAlder bodyMaple neckBolt-on neck attachmentEbony fretboard (Diospyros...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 446135

$626

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Marcus Miller P5R Alder-4 TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Marcus Miller P5R Alder-4 TS

by Marcus Miller

Classic Rock Alternative Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Thicker neck profile

Marcus Miller P5R Alder-4 TSElectric BassAlder bodyRoasted maple neckRosewood fingerboardNeck profile: CScale: 34"...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 536828

$538

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Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS

by Marcus Miller

Pop Country Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Single pickup limits sound options

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TSElectric BassAlder bodyOne-piece roasted maple neckRoasted maple fretboardNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 512874

$494

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Marcus Miller P8-4 WB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Marcus Miller P8-4 WB

by Marcus Miller

Country Blues Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Thicker neck profile

Marcus Miller P8-4 WBElectric BassBody: Swamp AshBolt-on neck: roasted mapleFingerboard: MapleWhite pearloid block...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 553615

$857

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM

by Sadowsky

Classic Rock Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM WHMElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 596229

$1,066

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Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 BB

by Marcus Miller

Pop Country Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 BBElectric BassAlder bodyOne-piece roasted maple neckRoasted maple fretboardNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 512879

$494

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BR

by Sadowsky

Classic Rock Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less modern features

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BRElectric GassBody: American swamp ashBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MapleScale...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 516048

$4,399

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Sadowsky MetroLine Hyb P/J 21-4 Mo Bl - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroLine Hyb P/J 21-4 Mo Bl

by Sadowsky

Alternative Rock Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Thicker neck profile

Sadowsky MetroLine Hyb P/J 21-4 Mo BlElectric BassBody: American red alderBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MoradoScale...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 510404

$2,914

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Fender Am Ultra II P Bass EB TXT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass EB TXT

by Fender

Pop Classic Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Less modern features

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596079

$2,745

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How to Choose the Best 4-String P-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 p-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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Marcus Miller P6-4 Sandblasted SGM

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG

Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 AW 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller P5R Alder-4 TS

Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS

Marcus Miller P8-4 WB

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ4 RM CHM

Marcus Miller D5 Alder-4 BB

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin P/J ´59 BR

Sadowsky MetroLine Hyb P/J 21-4 Mo Bl

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass EB TXT

How to Choose the Best 4-String P-Basses

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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