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Best Bass Ukuleles Under $200 2025

Affordable bass ukuleles under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

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
Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Mahogan Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle

by Harley Benton
World Music Unique Sound Portable Bass
Key Feature:
• Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
  • • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Very specialized application

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele*Bass...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570159
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle

by Harley Benton
Unique Sound Portable Bass Bass Lines
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • Very specialized application
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele FL*Bass...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570162
$172
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton UkeBass Spalted Maple - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton UkeBass Spalted Maple

by Harley Benton
Bass Lines Unique Sound Ukulele Ensembles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • Very specialized application
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players

Harley Benton UkeBass Spalted MapleAcoustic/Electric Bass UkuleleBody: Spalted mapleNeck: MerantiFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 522498
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle

by Harley Benton
Bass Lines Folk Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Unique and distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Higher cost for novelty

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele LH*Bass...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570163
$190
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Mahogany Uke - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Mahogany Uke

by Harley Benton
Bass Lines World Music Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Mahogany UkeBass Ukulele with PickupCustom Line Kahuna SeriesStyle: TravellerMahogany...

⭐ 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 425188
$158
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Solid UkeBass Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton Solid UkeBass Sunburst

by Harley Benton
World Music Bass Lines Portable Bass
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
  • • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✗ CONS
  • • Very specialized application
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Harley Benton Solid UkeBass SunburstSolid Electric Bass UkuleleOkoume bodyMaple neckPurpleheart fretboardGraphTech...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 522471
$131
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Solid U-Bass Sunburst w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton Solid U-Bass Sunburst w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Portable Bass Bass Lines Folk
Key Feature:
• Unique and distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Unique and distinctive character
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume and projection
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Harley Benton Solid U-Bass Sunburst w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Solid UkeBass Sunburst*Solid Electric...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 550815
$145
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton UkeBass Mahogany - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton UkeBass Mahogany

by Harley Benton
Bass Lines Unique Sound World Music
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • Unusual playing technique required
  • • Higher cost for novelty

Harley Benton UkeBass MahoganyAcoustic/Electric Bass UkuleleBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: Purple HeartCream /...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 522496
$142
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton U-Bass Mahogany Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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
Kala U-Bass Bamboo 4 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kala U-Bass Bamboo 4 NT

by Kala
Ukulele Ensembles Folk Portable Bass
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
  • • Unique and distinctive character
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost for novelty
  • • Unusual playing technique required

Kala U-Bass Bamboo 4 NTUkulele Bass with PickupTop: BambooSides and back: BambooNeck: Bamboofretboard: BambooScale...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 496703
$197
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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