AudioFu Chart · November 2026
Best Bass Combos 2026
The top pick is Vox VX50 BA 50-Watt 1x8" Bass Combo ($316). Ampeg RB-108 Rocket Bass 30-Watt 1x8" Bass Combo gives you the most for the money at $188. Fender Rumble 500 V3 500-Watt 2x10" Bass Combo leads the high end. Ranked by the AudioFu Index from 90 models across 24 brands, prices checked every night.
Last updated: November 7, 2026
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- Weight4.4 kg
If you want a bass combo with a 50W amp, an 8-inch speaker and a few tools built in, you may like this one. The compressor, drive and 4-band EQ let you shape your sound without adding extra pedals. It suits you if you want one compact amp with a headphone output for quiet practice and a DI output for connecting to a mixer.
Pros
- Nutube 6P1 tubes are used in the preamp stage
- Integrated compressor and drive are built into the amp
- 4-band EQ with gain and master controls for shaping your sound
Cons
- Needs a DC 19V power connection, so you must keep an outlet nearby
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$316 now$316€283 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Rumble Studio 40 Watt 1x10" Bass Combo
Rumble Studio 40 · Fender
47 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight8.6 kg
If you play electric bass and want one box that does a lot, this combo is worth a close look. It offers more than 15 amp models and more than 40 effects, with a 40W output and a 10-inch speaker. It also has Bluetooth streaming, USB recording and WIFI, so you can use it for practice, recording at home, or playing along with other audio.
Pros
- Over 15 amp models and more than 40 effects in one unit
- Built-in 10-inch Fender Special speaker with compression tweeter
- Bluetooth audio streaming and USB recording output built in
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$512 now$512€459 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Ampeg RB-112 Rocket Bass 100-Watt 1x12" Bass Combo
RB-112 · Ampeg
34 for sale on Reverb2 finishes at Thomann
- Weight11.75 kg
If you play bass and want one amp for practice, rehearsal, and small gigs, you will find a lot to like here. It puts out 100 watts through a 12-inch speaker, with a 3-band EQ and an overdrive you can add grit to with a level control. It also has an XLR DI output, so you can send your signal straight to a mixing board.
Pros
- 100W at 4 ohms gives plenty of power for practice, rehearsal, and small gigs
- Custom Lavoce 12-inch speaker covers the low end of your bass
- 3-band EQ plus Ultra-Hi and Ultra-Lo switches let you shape your tone
Cons
- Single 12-inch speaker makes it a combo, not a stack for very large venues
- Weighs 11.75 kg, so it is not the lightest option to carry to gigs
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Index↓ 15.8%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$529 · Aug 17$445 now$445€399 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Rumble 25 V3 25-Watt 1x8" Bass Combo Amp
Rumble 25 · Fender
105 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight9.53 kg
The Fender Rumble 25 is a small bass combo amp with 25 W of solid-state power and an 8-inch speaker. You get bass, mid and treble knobs, a contour switch, and an overdrive you can turn on and off. It suits you if you are a beginner or someone practicing at home who wants a simple amp with a headphone jack and an AUX input for playing along to songs.
Pros
- Puts out 25 W of solid-state power to drive a bass.
- Includes an 8" Fender Special Design loudspeaker in a black vinyl cabinet.
- Gives you a switchable overdrive and a contour control to shape your sound.
Cons
- Has only one channel, so you cannot switch between two different sounds quickly.
- Weighs 9.53 kg, so it is on the heavy side to carry to gigs or lessons.
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Fender Rumble 40 V3 40-Watt 1x10" Bass Combo Amp
Rumble 40 · Fender
100 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight8.16 kg
You get a 40 W bass combo with one 10 inch speaker. It has a single channel with Gain, Drive and Overdrive controls, plus a Contour and Vintage switch to shape your sound. It suits you if you play bass at home or in a small group and want simple controls with a line out to send your sound to a mixing desk.
Pros
- Class D design delivers 40 W from a compact body
- Includes a 1 x 10 inch Fender special design loudspeaker
- Single channel with Gain, Drive, Overdrive, Contour and Vintage controls
Cons
- Single 10 inch speaker may feel limited for larger rooms
- Weighs 8.16 kg, so it is not the lightest option to carry
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$367 now$367€329 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Rumble 200 V3 200-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo
Rumble 200 · Fender
83 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight15.65 kg
You get a 200 watt Class D bass combo with a 15 inch speaker and a compression tweeter, plus gain, overdrive and EQ controls. It suits you if you want one amp with an effects loop and a line out for sending your sound to a mixing board. It is heavy at 15.65 kg, so plan on a strong grip or a helper when you move it.
Pros
- 200 W at 4 Ohm with an additional speaker, 140 W at 8 Ohm with the built-in speaker
- 15" Eminence ceramic magnet speaker paired with a compression tweeter
- Gain, drive, overdrive, contour and vintage controls plus a five-band EQ
Cons
- Weighs 15.65 kg, so it is heavy to carry to gigs
- Single channel only, so you cannot switch between separate sounds quickly
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$780 now$780€699 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Ampeg RB-108 Rocket Bass 30-Watt 1x8" Bass Combo
RB-108 · Ampeg
41 for sale on Reverb2 finishes at Thomann
- Weight10.5 kg
You get a 30-watt bass combo with one 8-inch Ampeg speaker, a three-band EQ, and an SGT switch for overdrive. It has a headphone out and aux in, so you can plug in a phone or practice quietly with headphones. It suits beginners and players who want a simple amp with a few useful controls.
Pros
- Solid-state 30-watt amp drives a single 8-inch Ampeg speaker
- Three-band EQ lets you shape your bass tone
- SGT switch adds Super Grit Technology overdrive for extra grit
Cons
- Single 8-inch speaker and 30-watt output limit how loud it can get
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$188 now$188€168 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Ampeg RB-115 Rocket Bass 200-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo
RB-115 · Ampeg
26 for sale on Reverb2 finishes at Thomann
- Weight15.5 kg
If you play bass and want one amp with a lot of built-in control, you should look at this one. It has a 15-inch Custom Lavoce speaker, 200 watts at 4 ohms, and an SGT Overdrive with Grit and Level controls. It also has a headphone output and an XLR DI output, so you can practice quietly or send your sound straight to a mixer. At 15.5 kg it is heavy, so it suits players who don't mind the lift.
Pros
- 200W at 4 ohms gives you plenty of power for stage and rehearsal
- Custom Lavoce 15-inch speaker is made for bass
- 3-band EQ with Ultra-Hi and Ultra-Lo switches lets you shape your tone
Cons
- Weighs 15.5 kg, so it is heavy to carry to gigs
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Index↓ 9.3%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$736 · Aug 17$668 now$668€598 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Rumble 500 V3 500-Watt 2x10" Bass Combo
Rumble 500 · Fender
61 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight16.56 kg
You get a solid-state bass combo with 500 watts and two 10-inch speakers, so it has the power to fill a room. It gives you plenty of control with gain, drive, overdrive, four EQ knobs and an effects loop, which suits bassists who want to shape their sound. Expect a heavy, big cabinet, so it fits best if you play in one place or can handle the weight when moving it.
Pros
- 500 W at 4 Ohm gives plenty of power for a bass combo
- Two 10-inch Eminence ceramic magnet speakers in one cabinet
- Gain, drive, overdrive and vintage switches offer several sound-shaping options
Cons
- Weighs 16.56 kg, so it is heavy to carry to gigs
- Its 58.4 x 48.2 x 35.5 cm size takes up a lot of floor space
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$892 now$892€799 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Phil Jones BG-80 Double Four Plus 90-Watt 2x4" Bass Combo
Double Four Plus BG-80 WH · Phil Jones
21 for sale on Reverb3 finishes at Thomann
- Weight5.1 kg
This Double Four Plus is a seriously clever little amp. It’s perfect for gigging bassists needing a truly portable solution or for practice and recording where a full-stack isn't required. The surprisingly clean tone and Bluetooth connectivity make it a versatile and convenient package.
Pros
- Excellent portability due to lightweight Class D amp design.
- PJB 'Long-Thro' speakers deliver surprisingly full, articulate tone.
- Active/Passive switch offers genuine flexibility for varied pickups.
Cons
- EQ range (+/- 15dB) is somewhat limited for extreme tonal sculpting.
- 4” speakers lack serious low-end thump for heavier genres.
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$613 now$613€549 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗
All 90 bass combos
Same index, same nightly prices — compact. Colour options of one model share a row. Tap a photo to zoom.
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Fender Rumble 200 V3 200-Watt 1x15" Bass ComboRumble 15 · Fender71↑ 11.2%$155€139$155€139Check ↗
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Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro 120-Watt 2x5" Bass ComboBG-120 Bass Cub Pro Combo · Phil Jones · 2 finishes71Stable$870€779$870€779Check ↗
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Vox Pathfinder 10 10-Watt 1x6.5" Guitar Practice AmpPathfinder 10 Bass · Vox68Stable$109€98$109€98Check ↗
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Boss Katana-110 Bass 60-Watt 1x10" Bass ComboKatana-110 Bass · Boss68Stable$402€360$402€360Check ↗
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Boss Katana-210 Bass 160-Watt 2x10" Bass ComboKatana-210 Bass · Boss67Stable$639€572$639€572Check ↗
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Markbass MB58R CMD 121 P ComboMarkbass · 6 finishes67↓ 6.1%$890€797$890€797Check ↗
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Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus 300-Watt 4x5" Bass ComboBG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD · Phil Jones · 2 finishes67Stable$1,283€1,149$1,283€1,149Check ↗
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Joyo MA-10B Portable Bass AmpJoyo64Stable$44€39$44€39Check ↗
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Hartke HD150 150-Watt 1x15" Bass ComboHD15 Combo · Hartke63↓ 2.8%$118€106$118€106Check ↗
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Boss Dual Cube LX 10-Watt 2x4" Stereo Digital Modeling Guitar ComboDual Cube Bass LX · Boss63Stable$329€295$329€295Check ↗
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Hartke HD500 500-Watt 2x10" Bass ComboHD500 · Hartke63↓ 1.8%$719€644$719€644Check ↗
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Markbass CMD 101 Micro 60 Marcus Miller Signature 60-Watt 1x10" Bass…Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60 · Markbass62Stable$546€489$546€489Check ↗
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Eich Amplification BC 112 IIEich Amplification · 5 finishes62Stable$1,528€1,369$1,528€1,369Check ↗
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Blackstar FLY 3 Charge 3-Watt 1x3" Rechargeable Battery-Powered…FLY 3 Bass Amp BK · Blackstar59Stable$80€72$80€72Check ↗
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Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121P 300-Watt 1x12" Bass ComboMini CMD 121P V · Markbass59Stable$948€849$948€849Check ↗
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Cort CM150B MKIICort · 2 finishes58↓ 28.7%$278€249$278€249Check ↗
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Blackstar MM Debut Bass 25 Marco Mendoza Signature 25-Watt 1x8" Bass…Marco Mendoza Debut Bass 25 · Blackstar58Stable$278€249$278€249Check ↗
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Fender Rumble 40 V3 IvoryFender58↓ 25.0%$372€333$372€333Check ↗
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Vox Adio Air GT 50-Watt 2x3" Bluetooth Digital Modeling Guitar…Adio Air Bass · Vox57↓ 6.0%$349€313$349€313Check ↗
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Markbass Minimark 802 N300 300-Watt 2x8" Bass ComboMinimark 802 N 300 · Markbass57Stable$814€729$814€729Check ↗
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Ampeg RB-210 Rocket Bass 500-Watt 2x10" Bass ComboRB-210 · Ampeg · 2 finishes57Stable$836€749$836€749Check ↗
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Markbass Micromark 801 60-Watt 1x8" Bass ComboMicromark 801 · Markbass56↓ 2.4%$370€331$370€331Check ↗
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Orange Crush Bass 100 BlackOrange · 2 finishes56↓ 4.8%$530€475$530€475Check ↗
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Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W BlackPhil Jones · 2 finishes56↓ 2.9%$530€475$530€475Check ↗
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Bugera BXD15A 700W 2-Ch Bass Amp-15" SpeakerBXD15A · Bugera · 2 finishes55↓ 7.2%$372€333$372€333Check ↗
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Phil Jones X4C Nanobass 35W BKPhil Jones · 2 finishes55Stable$445€399$445€399Check ↗
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Orange Crush Bass 50Orange · 2 finishes54Stable$322€288$322€288Check ↗
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Eich Amplification BC115-BEEich Amplification · 2 finishes54Stable$2,009€1,799$2,009€1,799Check ↗
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Eich Amplification BC210-BEEich Amplification · 2 finishes54Stable$2,064€1,849$2,064€1,849Check ↗
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Eich Amplification BC212 IIEich Amplification · 2 finishes54Stable$2,120€1,899$2,120€1,899Check ↗
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Harley Benton HB-20BHarley Benton · 2 finishes53Stable$88€79$88€79Check ↗
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Harley Benton HB-40BHarley Benton · 2 finishes53Stable$133€119$133€119Check ↗
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Fender Rumble 800 HD 800-Watt Bass HeadRumble 800 Combo · Fender53↑ 3.6%$994€890$994€890Check ↗
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Markbass CMD 102P 500-Watt 2x10" Bass ComboCMD 102P V · Markbass53Stable$1,104€989$1,104€989Check ↗
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Markbass Traveler 102P 400-Watt 2x10" Bass Speaker Cabinet (8ohm)CMD Traveler 102 PV Combo · Markbass53Stable$1,339€1,199$1,339€1,199Check ↗
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Markbass CMD JB Players School ComboMarkbass52Stable$646€579$646€579Check ↗
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Markbass CMD JB Players School w/CoverMarkbass52Stable$713€639$713€639Check ↗
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Hartke HD508 500-Watt 4x8" Bass ComboHD508 · Hartke52↑ 2.8%$751€673$751€673Check ↗
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Joyo BA-30 Micro Bass Amp BlackJoyo · 2 finishes50Stable$99€89$99€89Check ↗
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Hartke HD25 25-Watt 1x8" Bass ComboHD25 · Hartke50↓ 6.5%$162€145$162€145Check ↗
Bass Combos by the numbers
Measured across all 119 models we track, not a sample.
Median $516 — half of all bass combos here cost less.
median of 100 models · 2.7 kg–22 kg
How the AudioFu Index works
Five measured signals and nothing else — no stars from strangers, no “tested by experts” we didn’t do. The weights are fixed and public. We don’t play these instruments; we measure the market around them.
This chart covers 119 bass combos from the Thomann catalogue. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.
AudioFu earns a commission when you buy through our Thomann links. It never changes the order — the index does.
- Demand40%
How many of this exact model are for sale on Reverb right now — what musicians actually buy and resell.
- Lineup20%
How many finishes Thomann stocks — makers expand the models that sell.
- Price15%
Where the price has moved since we started tracking in August.
- Specs15%
How completely the maker documents it.
- Maker10%
How deep the brand’s range is in this category.
Questions
What should I look for when buying bass combos?
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.
How much should I spend on bass combos?
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.
Are expensive bass combos worth the investment?
Higher-priced bass combos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
What are the best brands for bass combos?
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.
Should I buy bass combos online or in-store?
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.
