Best Bass Guitar Sets 2026
Top-rated bass guitar sets 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black Set
Beginners
Budget-Conscious
First Bass Guitar
Key Feature:
• Convenient single purchase
✓ PROS
- • More affordable than separate purchases
- • Perfect for beginners
✗ CONS
- • Individual components may be basic quality
- • Not tailored to specific needs
Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black*5-String Electric...
⭐
4.7/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 597008
$389
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series Bundle
Starter Package
Budget-Conscious
First Bass Guitar
Key Feature:
• More affordable than separate purchases
✓ PROS
- • Everything needed to start playing bass
- • More affordable than separate purchases
✗ CONS
- • Individual components may be basic quality
- • May include unnecessary items
Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series*Electric...
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539302
$490
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 3
Beginners
Starter Package
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Everything needed to start playing bass
✓ PROS
- • Convenient single purchase
- • Components work well together
✗ CONS
- • Individual components may be basic quality
- • May include unnecessary items
Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 3*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Beatbass VS Vintage Series*Electric...
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 288548
$439
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MV-4JB Seafoam Green Set
First Bass Guitar
Starter Package
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Perfect for beginners
✓ PROS
- • More affordable than separate purchases
- • Convenient single purchase
✗ CONS
- • Less choice in specific components
- • Not tailored to specific needs
Harley Benton MV-4JB Seafoam Green Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4JB Seafoam Green*Electric...
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 597104
$367
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4EB Lake Bl Set
Budget-Conscious
Complete Setup
Starter Package
Key Feature:
• Components work well together
✓ PROS
- • Everything needed to start playing bass
- • Perfect for beginners
✗ CONS
- • Individual components may be basic quality
- • Upgrade path can be costly
Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4EB Lake Bl Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Enhanced MJ-4EB Lake Blue*Electric...
⭐
4.4/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 570678
$439
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist Set
Gift Purchase
First Bass Guitar
Starter Package
Key Feature:
• Perfect for beginners
✓ PROS
- • Convenient single purchase
- • Perfect for beginners
✗ CONS
- • Not tailored to specific needs
- • May include unnecessary items
Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist*Electric...
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 597785
$367
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle2
Complete Setup
Budget-Conscious
Beginners
Key Feature:
• Components work well together
✓ PROS
- • More affordable than separate purchases
- • Everything needed to start playing bass
✗ CONS
- • Not tailored to specific needs
- • Less choice in specific components
Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle2*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive...
⭐
4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 338435
$347
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton B-550FL BK Progressive Bundle
Starter Package
First Bass Guitar
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• More affordable than separate purchases
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for beginners
- • Convenient single purchase
✗ CONS
- • Less choice in specific components
- • Not tailored to specific needs
Harley Benton B-550FL BK Progressive Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-550FL BK Progressive...
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 539276
$369
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton JB-75MN SB Vintage Seri Bundle
Complete Setup
Starter Package
First Bass Guitar
Key Feature:
• Perfect for beginners
✓ PROS
- • Components work well together
- • Perfect for beginners
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path can be costly
- • Individual components may be basic quality
Harley Benton JB-75MN SB Vintage Seri Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JB-75MN SB Vintage Series*Electric...
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 351699
$406
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MV-4JB Black Set
Starter Package
Gift Purchase
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Everything needed to start playing bass
✓ PROS
- • Convenient single purchase
- • More affordable than separate purchases
✗ CONS
- • Upgrade path can be costly
- • Less choice in specific components
Harley Benton MV-4JB Black Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4JB Black*Electric Bass*Deluxe SeriesBody:...
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 597074
$367
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green Set
Starter Package
Beginners
Budget-Conscious
Key Feature:
• Everything needed to start playing bass
✓ PROS
- • Everything needed to start playing bass
- • More affordable than separate purchases
✗ CONS
- • Less choice in specific components
- • May include unnecessary items
Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green*Electric...
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597795
$367
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green Set
Complete Setup
Budget-Conscious
First Bass Guitar
Key Feature:
• Everything needed to start playing bass
✓ PROS
- • Convenient single purchase
- • Perfect for beginners
✗ CONS
- • May include unnecessary items
- • Individual components may be basic quality
Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green*Electric Bass*Deluxe...
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597770
$367
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton B-450 QTB Bundle 1
Budget-Conscious
Complete Setup
Gift Purchase
Key Feature:
• Everything needed to start playing bass
✓ PROS
- • Everything needed to start playing bass
- • Perfect for beginners
✗ CONS
- • May include unnecessary items
- • Upgrade path can be costly
Harley Benton B-450 QTB Bundle 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-450 QTB Progressive Serie*Electric...
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 338563
$307
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink Set
Beginners
Starter Package
Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Convenient single purchase
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for beginners
- • Convenient single purchase
✗ CONS
- • Less choice in specific components
- • Not tailored to specific needs
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink*Electric Bass*Deluxe...
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597653
$367
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton MV-4JB Burgundy Mist Set
Starter Package
Gift Purchase
Beginners
Key Feature:
• Convenient single purchase
✓ PROS
- • More affordable than separate purchases
- • Convenient single purchase
✗ CONS
- • Not tailored to specific needs
- • May include unnecessary items
Harley Benton MV-4JB Burgundy Mist Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4JB Burgundy Mist*Electric...
⭐
4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 597076
$367
How to Choose the Best Bass Guitar Sets
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 bass guitar sets 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.
