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Best Bass Ukuleles for Folk 2026

Perfect bass ukuleles for folk - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Ukulele Ensembles For Bass Lines For Unique Sound For Portable Bass For Folk For World Music
BRANDS: Kala Harley Benton Ortega
Flight Mini JB Bass SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Flight Mini JB Bass SB

by Flight
Folk Ukulele Ensembles Portable Bass
Key Feature:
• Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
  • • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost for novelty
  • • Limited volume and projection

Flight Mini JB Bass SBMini Electric BassRock seriesTuning: EADGTop: Roasted mapleBody: Roasted poplarNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 574124
$429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4 Fret Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4 Fret Blue

by Kala
Portable Bass Bass Lines World Music
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Unique and distinctive character
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Unusual playing technique required
  • • Higher cost for novelty

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4 Fret BlueElectric Bass UkuleleBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelScale: 597 mm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600196
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH JB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH JB

by Kala
Bass Lines Portable Bass Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Higher cost for novelty

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH JBElectric Bass UkuleleLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584875
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body Jet Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kala U-Bass Solid Body Jet Black

by Kala
World Music Ukulele Ensembles Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Unique and distinctive character
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume and projection
  • • Higher cost for novelty

Kala U-Bass Solid Body Jet BlackElectric Bass UkuleleBody: OkoumeNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: LaurelScale: 597 mm...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 575655
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala Bass Ukulele Ebony Fretted - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kala Bass Ukulele Ebony Fretted

by Kala
World Music Bass Lines Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • Unusual playing technique required
  • • Very specialized application

Kala Bass Ukulele Ebony FrettedElectric-Acoustic Ukulele-BassTop: Ebony (Striped)Sides and back: Ebony (striped)Neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546269
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RUNAB-UB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Ortega RUNAB-UB

by Ortega
Folk Bass Lines World Music
Key Feature:
• Great for acoustic arrangements
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Limited volume and projection

Ortega RUNAB-UBUkulele bass with pickupBamboo seriesWith cutawayTop: Solid bambooBack and sides: Solid bambooNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 534124
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CR

by Kala
Folk Bass Lines Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • Unusual playing technique required
  • • Very specialized application

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CRElectric Bass UkuleleBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelScale: 597 mm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584879
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL TB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL TB

by Kala
Bass Lines Unique Sound Portable Bass
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume and projection
  • • Higher cost for novelty

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL TB5-String Fretless Electric Bass UkuleleFretless model with linesBody: OkoumeBolt-on...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584893
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RUSWB-UB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Ortega RUSWB-UB

by Ortega
Unique Sound Portable Bass World Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume and projection
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players

Ortega RUSWB-UBUkulele bass with pickupBamboo seriesTop: Solid bambooBack and sides: Solid bambooNeck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 534284
$328
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGB

by Ortega
Ukulele Ensembles Unique Sound Portable Bass
Key Feature:
• Unique and distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
  • • Unique and distinctive character
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost for novelty
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TGBElectric Bass UkuleleBody: OkoumeTop: Flamed mapleNeck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606642
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL JBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL JBK

by Kala
Ukulele Ensembles World Music Folk
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost for novelty
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL JBK5-String Fretless Electric Bass UkuleleFretless model with linesBody: OkoumeNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584888
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR

by Kala
Bass Lines Ukulele Ensembles Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Unique and distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Unique and distinctive character
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CARElectric Bass UkuleleBody: OkoumeNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: LaurelScale: 597 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 575725
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton U-Bass Mahogany Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton U-Bass Mahogany Bundle

by Harley Benton
Ukulele Ensembles Folk Bass Lines
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost for novelty
  • • Very specialized application

Harley Benton U-Bass Mahogany Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton UkeBass Mahogany*Acoustic/Electric Bass...

⭐ 4.4/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 542116
$153
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Mahogan Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Mahogan Bundle

by Harley Benton
Portable Bass Folk Bass Lines
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Unique and distinctive character
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Very specialized application
  • • Higher cost for novelty

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Mahogan Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Mahogany Uke*Bass...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570160
$172
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH TBG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH TBG

by Kala
Bass Lines Folk Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost for novelty
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str LH TBGElectric Bass UkuleleLeft-handed modelBody: OkoumeNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584887
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Bass Ukuleles

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 ukuleles 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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