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Best Bass Ukuleles Under $500 2026

Affordable bass ukuleles under $500 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL TB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Flight Mini JB Bass SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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 AB 70 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kala U-Bass Solid Body AB 70 Set

by Kala
Portable Bass Bass Lines Ukulele Ensembles
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Unique and distinctive character
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • Unusual playing technique required
  • • Limited volume and projection

Kala U-Bass Solid Body AB 70 Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Kala U-Bass Solid Body AB 70th*Electric Bass Ukulele*Thomann...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 613336
$402
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Wanderer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega Lizzy Pro Bass Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Ortega Lizzy Pro Bass Ukulele

by Ortega
World Music Portable Bass Folk
Key Feature:
• Bass tones in ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Extremely portable bass sound
  • • Perfect for ukulele ensembles
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Very specialized application

Ortega Lizzy Pro Bass UkuleleBass Cutaway Ukulele with PickupLongscale UkebassBack & Sides: Solid mahoganyTop:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 456607
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Scout Fretless 4 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Kala U-Bass Scout Fretless 4 NT

by Kala
Folk Portable Bass Ukulele Ensembles
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Limited volume and projection

Kala U-Bass Scout 4 NTFretless Bass Ukulele with PickupFretlessTop: MahoganyBack and Sides: MahoganyVenetian...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 593465
$373
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PB

by Kala
Portable Bass Unique Sound World Music
Key Feature:
• Extremely portable bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
  • • Unique and distinctive character
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy traditional bass players
  • • Unusual playing technique required

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584880
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Nomad 4 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Kala U-Bass Nomad 4 NT

by Kala
Ukulele Ensembles Portable Bass Bass Lines
Key Feature:
• Unique and distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Unique and distinctive character
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Unusual playing technique required
  • • Limited volume and projection

Kala U-Bass Nomad 4 NTUkulele Bass with PickupTop: MahoganySides and back: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 496693
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RUNAB-UB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4 Fret Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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 TB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Kala U-Bass Solid Body TB

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

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 575905
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String PP

by Kala
Folk Unique Sound Ukulele Ensembles
Key Feature:
• Unique and distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume and projection
  • • Unusual playing technique required

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584881
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str FL JB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str FL JB

by Kala
Folk Portable Bass Unique Sound
Key Feature:
• Unique and distinctive character
✓ PROS
  • • Bass tones in ukulele size
  • • Great for acoustic arrangements
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume and projection
  • • Very specialized application

Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-Str FL JBFretless Electric Bass UkuleleFretless model with linesBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584878
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala U-Bass Solid Body 5-Str FL JBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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

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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