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Best Bass Guitar Sets 2025

Top-rated bass guitar sets 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Beginners For First Bass Guitar For Complete Setup For Budget-Conscious For Gift Purchase For Starter Package
BRANDS: Harley Benton Squier
Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series Bundle

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black Set

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton JB-75MN SB Vintage Seri Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton JB-75MN SB Vintage Seri Bundle

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green Set

by Harley Benton
Budget-Conscious Starter Package First Bass Guitar
Key Feature:
• Components work well together
✓ PROS
  • • Everything needed to start playing bass
  • • More affordable than separate purchases
✗ CONS
  • • Not tailored to specific needs
  • • Upgrade path can be costly

Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 597637
$367
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MV-4JB Seafoam Green Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton MV-4JB Seafoam Green Set

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MV-4JB Burgundy Mist Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton MV-4JB Burgundy Mist Set

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-650 Black Progressive Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton B-650 Black Progressive Bundle

by Harley Benton
Gift Purchase Beginners Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Convenient single purchase
✓ PROS
  • • Components work well together
  • • More affordable than separate purchases
✗ CONS
  • • Less choice in specific components
  • • Not tailored to specific needs

Harley Benton B-650 Black Progressive Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-650 Black Progressive...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 341959
$435
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MV-4P Burgundy Mist Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton MV-4P Burgundy Mist Set

by Harley Benton
First Bass Guitar Beginners Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Components work well together
✓ PROS
  • • Components work well together
  • • Everything needed to start playing bass
✗ CONS
  • • Individual components may be basic quality
  • • Not tailored to specific needs

Harley Benton MV-4P Burgundy Mist Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4P Burgundy Mist*Electric Bass*Deluxe...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597749
$367
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Bundle2

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Bundle 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Bundle 2

by Harley Benton
Budget-Conscious Starter Package Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Perfect for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Everything needed to start playing bass
  • • Components work well together
✗ CONS
  • • May include unnecessary items
  • • Upgrade path can be costly

Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Bundle 2*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 288541
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 1

by Harley Benton
First Bass Guitar Beginners Gift Purchase
Key Feature:
• Perfect for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Components work well together
  • • Perfect for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Upgrade path can be costly
  • • Less choice in specific components

Harley Benton Beatbass VS Bundle 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Beatbass VS Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 288544
$340
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue Set

by Harley Benton
Gift Purchase Starter Package Complete Setup
Key Feature:
• Perfect for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • More affordable than separate purchases
  • • Components work well together
✗ CONS
  • • Upgrade path can be costly
  • • Less choice in specific components

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue*Electric Bass*Deluxe...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597787
$367
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton HBP120BK LH Bundle 3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton HBP120BK LH Bundle 3

by Harley Benton
First Bass Guitar Starter Package Beginners
Key Feature:
• Components work well together
✓ PROS
  • • Convenient single purchase
  • • Components work well together
✗ CONS
  • • Upgrade path can be costly
  • • Individual components may be basic quality

Harley Benton HBP120BK LH Bundle 3*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-80B Celestion*Combo Amplifier for...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 273236
$325
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Set 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Set 1

by Harley Benton
Beginners Budget-Conscious Gift Purchase
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
  • • Individual components may be basic quality

Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Set 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 341946
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink Set

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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