Best Fender 4-String P-Basses 2025

Premium Fender 4-string p-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 Rock For Pop For Country For Blues For Classic Rock For Alternative

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

Fender LTD '54 P Bass HR SFASB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Fender LTD '54 P Bass HR SFASB

by Fender

Blues Rock Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Less modern features

Fender LTD '54 P Bass HR SFASBElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: AshBolt-on one-piece neck: Quartersawn...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 600986

$6,599

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Fender Am Ultra II P Bass MN AVL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass MN AVL

by Fender

Classic Rock Blues Alternative

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass MN AVLElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays: Black...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 596085

$2,573

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Fender 57 P-Bass MN Deserst Sand CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 57 P-Bass MN Deserst Sand CC

by Fender

Classic Rock Alternative Pop

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Fender 57 P-Bass MN Deserst Sand CCElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleNeck profile: '57...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620061

$5,389

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Fender Player II P Bass MN BCG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Player II P Bass MN BCG

by Fender

Blues Country Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• Thicker neck profile

Fender Player II P Bass MN BCGElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays: black...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 595167

$988

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Fender 60 P-Bass RW WBoA CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 60 P-Bass RW WBoA CC

by Fender

Classic Rock Pop Country

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Great for pick and finger playing

✗ CONS

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

Fender 60 P-Bass RW WBoA CCElectric BassFender 1960 Precision BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620081

$5,939

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Fender 59 P-Bass Special Ltd AOLW JRN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 59 P-Bass Special Ltd AOLW JRN

by Fender

Country Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Single pickup limits sound options

Fender 59 P-Bass Special Ltd AOLW JRNElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite Perloid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 603935

$6,269

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Fender 54 P-Bass Journeyman Relic PP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Fender 54 P-Bass Journeyman Relic PP

by Fender

Rock Country Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Thicker neck profile

Fender 54 P-Bass Journeyman Relic PPElectric BassLimited editionTwo-piece body: Selected ashOne-piece neck: Quartersawn...

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 597349

$6,214

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Fender Standard P Bass LRL WPG BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Standard P Bass LRL WPG BLK

by Fender

Rock Country Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Great for pick and finger playing

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Thicker neck profile

Fender Standard P Bass LRL WPG BLKElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelWhite dot...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608539

$607

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Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN DSK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN DSK

by Fender

Country Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Thicker neck profile

Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN DSKElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609111

$1,196

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Fender Standard P Bass LRL BPG 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Standard P Bass LRL BPG 3TS

by Fender

Country Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

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

Fender Standard P Bass LRL BPG 3TSElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelWhite dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608542

$637

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Fender Standard P Bass MN WPG CND - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Standard P Bass MN WPG CND

by Fender

Blues Classic Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Great for pick and finger playing
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less modern features

Fender Standard P Bass MN WPG CNDElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608535

$714

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

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Am Ultra II P Bass EB NBL

by Fender

Alternative Classic Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 596078

$2,584

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Fender Player II Mod P Bass RW OLP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Player II Mod P Bass RW OLP

by Fender

Rock Country Alternative

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Great for pick and finger playing

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Single pickup limits sound options

Fender Player II Mod P Bass RW OLPElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile: Modern...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609106

$1,196

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Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN 3TS

by Fender

Rock Alternative Classic Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Thicker neck profile

Fender Player II Mod P Bass MN 3TSElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleNeck profile: Modern...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 609109

$1,196

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Fender Player II P Bass RW PWT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Player II P Bass RW PWT

by Fender

Blues Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Thicker neck profile

Fender Player II P Bass RW PWTElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot fingerboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 595126

$968

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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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