Best Squier 4-String P-Basses 2025

Premium Squier 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

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN BK

by Squier

Classic Rock Alternative Pop

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Less modern features

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN BKElectric BassBody: NatoNeck: MapleNeck attachment: Bolt-onFretboard: MapleFretboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 468526

$472

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Squier FSR CV 60S P-Bass LRL AZG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Squier FSR CV 60S P-Bass LRL AZG

by Squier

Country Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Less modern features

Squier FSR CV 60S P-Bass LRL AZGElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelWhite dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 612971

$516

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Squier CV 50s P Bass MN WHB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Squier CV 50s P Bass MN WHB

by Squier

Rock Classic Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less modern features

Squier CV 50s P Bass MN WHBElectric BassBody: PineNeck: MapleNeck attachment: Bolt-onFretboard: MapleFretboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 468519

$444

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Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB

by Squier

Pop Alternative Country

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for slap bass
• Thicker neck profile

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPBElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: LaurelPearloid Dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 516715

$281

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Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ O Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ O Bundle

by Squier

Classic Rock Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ O Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ OW*Electric Bass*Body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 579622

$303

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Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL 3TS

by Squier

Pop Alternative Country

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Less modern features
• May lack brightness for slap bass

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL 3TSElectric BassClassic Vibe SeriesBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Indian...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 457304

$449

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Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ OW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ OW

by Squier

Pop Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

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

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ OWElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 516728

$273

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Squier CV 70s P Bass MN WN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN WN

by Squier

Country Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less modern features

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN WNElectric BassNato bodyMaple neckBolt-on neck attachmentMaple fretboardBlack block fretboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 468527

$439

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Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB Bundle

by Squier

Country Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less modern features

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB*Electric Bass*Body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 579639

$309

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Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL OWT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL OWT

by Squier

Blues Alternative Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL OWTElectric BassClassic Vibe SeriesBody: PoplarNeck: MapleNeck attachment: Bolt-onFretboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 457306

$461

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Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK

by Squier

Classic Rock Country Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for pick and finger playing

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BKElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 516731

$263

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Squier Sonic Precision 2TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Sonic Precision 2TSB

by Squier

Rock Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Excellent in band mix

✓ PROS

• Thick, fundamental bass tone
• Classic Precision Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Thicker neck profile
• Single pickup limits sound options

Squier Sonic Precision 2TSBElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 561092

$204

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Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ B Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ B Bundle

by Squier

Country Alternative Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Single pickup limits sound options
• Less modern features

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ B Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK*Electric Bass*Body:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 579631

$292

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Squier Sonic Precision Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Sonic Precision Black

by Squier

Pop Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Classic Precision Bass sound
• Excellent in band mix

✗ CONS

• Less tonal versatility than Jazz Bass
• Less modern features

Squier Sonic Precision BlackElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelPearloid dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 561090

$197

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Squier Sonic Precision California BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Sonic Precision California BL

by Squier

Classic Rock Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Precision Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Excellent in band mix
• Thick, fundamental bass tone

✗ CONS

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

Squier Sonic Precision California BLElectric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 561096

$191

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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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Best Squier 4-String P-Basses 2025

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN BK

Squier FSR CV 60S P-Bass LRL AZG

Squier CV 50s P Bass MN WHB

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ O Bundle

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL 3TS

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ OW

Squier CV 70s P Bass MN WN

Squier Affinity P Bass PJ LPB Bundle

Squier CV 60s P-Bass LRL OWT

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ BK

Squier Sonic Precision 2TSB

Squier Affinity P Bass MN PJ B Bundle

Squier Sonic Precision Black

Squier Sonic Precision California BL

How to Choose the Best 4-String P-Basses

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