Best Bass Ukuleles for Portable Bass 2026
Perfect bass ukuleles for portable-bass - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.4/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TSB
by
Ortega
World Music
Unique Sound
Portable Bass
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
- • Unique and distinctive character
- • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost for novelty
- • Very specialized application
Ortega Neo Series Solid U-Bass TSBElectric Bass UkuleleBody: OkoumeTop: Flamed mapleNeck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606652
$347
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Solid U-Bass Sunburst Bundle
World Music
Ukulele Ensembles
Portable Bass
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
- • Great for acoustic arrangements
- • Unique and distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • Limited volume and projection
- • May not satisfy traditional bass players
Harley Benton Solid U-Bass Sunburst Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Warwick BC 20*Bass Combo Amplifier*20 Watt1 x...
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 544482
$292
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Kala U-Bass Wanderer
by
Kala
Portable Bass
Bass Lines
Ukulele Ensembles
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
- • Unique and distinctive character
- • Extremely portable bass sound
✗ CONS
- • Limited volume and projection
- • Very specialized application
Kala U-Bass WandererAcoustic / Electric Ukulele BassTop: MahoganyBack and Sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 532293
$439
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
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
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#9
⭐
5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
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
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4 TB FL
by
Kala
Bass Lines
Portable Bass
World Music
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
- • Great for acoustic arrangements
- • Bass tones in ukulele size
✗ CONS
- • Unusual playing technique required
- • Very specialized application
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String TBFretless Electric Bass UkuleleFretless model with linesBody: OkoumeNeck: Bolt-on...
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584884
$329
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
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
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
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
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Kala U-Bass Ebony Fretless
by
Kala
Ukulele Ensembles
Unique Sound
Folk
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
- • Unique and distinctive character
✗ CONS
- • May not satisfy traditional bass players
- • Very specialized application
Kala U-Bass Ebony FretlessBass Ukulele with PickupFretless model with linesTop: Striped ebonyBack and sides: Striped...
⭐
4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 571551
$659
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.
