Best Bass Ukuleles for Advanced 2026

• Scale517 mm (20.35")
• FingerboardRosewood fingerboard

If you want a bass ukulele with a striking look, this one is worth a close look. It has a striped ebony top, back and sides, a Fishman U-Bass EQ pickup, and a fretless neck with fret lines to guide your fingers. It suits players who like the feel of a fretless neck and want a built-in pickup for playing through an amp.

• Scale597 mm (23.5")
• Strings5-string
• BodyOkoume body
• FingerboardLaurel fingerboard

This five-string fretless bass ukulele suits you if you want a compact bass with no frets to press. It has an okoume body, a maple neck, and one Kala humbucker with volume and tone controls. It comes with a gig bag and round wound strings, so you can start playing right away.

• Scale597 mm (23.5")
• Frets22 frets
• Strings5-string
• BodyOkoume body
• FingerboardLaurel fingerboard

This is a five-string electric bass ukulele with a solid okoume body, a single Kala humbucker, and volume and tone knobs. It has a short 23.5 inch scale and comes with a gig bag, so it is easy to carry. It suits you if you want a small, portable electric bass for playing around, or if you like the idea of a bass that fits in a bag.

• Scale518 mm (20.39")
• Frets16 frets
• FingerboardRosewood fingerboard

This Hutch Hutchinson bass ukelet is built for players who want a solid spruce top that sings with warmth. The mahogany back and sides keep the tone rich while the TUSQ nut stays true to the scale. It comes with a Fishman pickup and a gig bag, but you can't tell the weight from the notes. It suits anyone needing a compact, mid-range instrument that sounds big without the bulk.

• Nut width38.1 mm (1.5")
• Frets20 frets
• BodyPoplar body
• FingerboardMaple fingerboard

The Flight Mini JB Bass SB is a seriously fun little bass! It’s surprisingly versatile for its size, nailing that classic J-Bass tone with a modern, roasted wood twist. This is perfect for gigging musicians needing a travel-friendly instrument or beginners wanting a shorter scale for easier playing.

• Nut width45 mm (1.77")
• Scale625 mm (24.61")
• Frets17 frets

The Lizzy Pro is a seriously cool instrument—a bass ukulele done right. The solid woods give it a rich, mellow voice that’s surprisingly punchy, and the longer scale makes it feel more like a short-scale bass than a ukulele. This is perfect for bassists looking for a portable, unique voice, or ukulele players wanting a deeper, more versatile tone.

• Scale597 mm (23.5")
• BodyOkoume body
• FingerboardMaple fingerboard

This small bass ukulele feels like a fun, cheap alternative to a real electric bass. The maple neck is sturdy and the sealed tuners stay in tune well. However, the Okoume body might feel light compared to woodier instruments, and we do not know exactly how it sounds. It works well for players who want a compact, low-cost option without needing deep technical specs.

• Scale539 mm (21.22")
• FingerboardRosewood fingerboard

The Kala Scout Fretless is a seriously cool, portable bass option. Its fretless design and active electronics deliver a surprising amount of thump, and the mahogany body gives it a warm, organic tone. It's perfect for gigging musicians needing a travel-friendly bass or anyone wanting a unique, expressive instrument.

• Nut width45 mm (1.77")
• Scale530 mm (20.87")
• Frets24 frets
• FingerboardJatoba fingerboard

You get a solid-body bass ukulele with an active Piezo pickup, so it is built to plug into an amp. The swamp ash body, maple neck and jatoba fingerboard make up a sturdy build. It suits you if you want an electric bass ukulele with simple volume, treble and bass controls.