Best Solid-State Bass Combos 2025

Top-rated solid-state bass combos 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Rock For Pop For Funk For Practice For Reliable Gigging For Clean Bass Tones

BRANDS: Phil Jones Markbass Hartke Fender Ampeg Orange Warwick Eich Amplification

Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Red

by Phil Jones

Funk Clean Bass Tones Practice

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• Limited natural overdrive

Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W RedCombo Amplifier for Electric BassTransistor / solid-state designClass-D...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 592889

$538

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Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo 5MegOhm - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo 5MegOhm

by Eich Amplification

Modern Rock Funk Practice

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Less character than tube amps

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo 5MegOhmTransistor Bass Combo with Special Input for Upright BassesPower: 500...

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 530552

$1,539

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Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure Combo

by Markbass

Reliable Gigging Pop Practice

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• May lack warmth

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure ComboTransistor Combo For Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 500 W @ 4 Ohm300 W @ 8...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 548048

$1,043

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Markbass Minimark 802 N 300 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass Minimark 802 N 300

by Markbass

Modern Rock Funk Practice

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance requirements
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• May lack warmth

Markbass Minimark 802 N 300Electric Bass ComboPower: 150W @ 8 OhmEquipped with: 2x 8" speakersTweeter:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549256

$774

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Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 RD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 RD

by Phil Jones

Funk Clean Bass Tones Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Can sound clinical

Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 RDCombo Amplifier for Electric BassTransistor / solid-state designClass D...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599514

$604

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Ampeg RB-115 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Ampeg RB-115

by Ampeg

Modern Rock Funk Practice

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

Ampeg RB-115Electric Bass Combo AmplifierPower: 200 W @ 4 OhmSpeaker configuration: 1x 15" Custom Eminence...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 516950

$725

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Darkglass Infinity 500 Combo 210 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Darkglass Infinity 500 Combo 210

by Darkglass

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Practice

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Less character than tube amps

Darkglass Infinity 500 Combo 210Combo for Electric Bass1 ChannelPower: 500 WattEquipment: 2x 10’ Custom Design...

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 587819

$1,429

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Eich Amplification BC112 Bass Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Eich Amplification BC112 Bass Combo

by Eich Amplification

Reliable Gigging Pop Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Limited natural overdrive

Eich Amplification BC112 Bass ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric BassPower: 300 Watts at 4 OhmPower...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 386919

$1,264

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Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD

by Phil Jones

Funk Reliable Gigging Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• Can sound clinical

Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RDBass Combo AmplifierTransistor / solid-state designClass D amplifierPower: 450 W...

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 577447

$1,264

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GR Bass CUBE 500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

GR Bass CUBE 500

by GR Bass

Practice Modern Rock Reliable Gigging

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less dynamic response

GR Bass CUBE 500Transistor Combo for Electric BassChannel: 1Power: 500 wattsEquipped with: 12" Custom design...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 490194

$1,132

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Fender Rumble 200 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Rumble 200

by Fender

Practice Reliable Gigging Funk

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

Fender Rumble 200Bass Combo AmplifierAmplifier: Class DPower: 200 W at 4 Ohm (with additional speaker)140 W at 8 ohm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 331987

$725

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Ampeg RB-112 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Ampeg RB-112

by Ampeg

Practice Funk Clean Bass Tones

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance requirements
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Can sound clinical

Ampeg RB-112Electric Bass Combo AmplifierPower: 100 W @ 4 OhmSpeaker configuration: 1x 12" Custom Eminence...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 516949

$527

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Bugera BXD15A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Bugera BXD15A

by Bugera

Clean Bass Tones Funk Practice

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• May lack warmth

Bugera BXD15ABass ComboPower: 1000 WComponents: 15" Turbosound Aluminium Cone SpeakersMosfet preampClass D...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 384395

$417

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Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo

by Eich Amplification

Reliable Gigging Practice Pop

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• May lack warmth

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass ComboTransistor Bass ComboPower: 500 W to 4 ohmPower amplifier: Class DSpeakers: 1x...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 421135

$1,425

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Fender Rumble 800 Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Rumble 800 Combo

by Fender

Pop Modern Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth
• Less dynamic response

Fender Rumble 800 ComboBass Combo Amplifier1 Channel with switchable bright switchPower: 800 wattsSpeaker...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 555305

$934

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How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bass Combos

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 solid-state bass combos 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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Best Solid-State Bass Combos 2025

Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Red

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo 5MegOhm

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure Combo

Markbass Minimark 802 N 300

Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 RD

Ampeg RB-115

Darkglass Infinity 500 Combo 210

Eich Amplification BC112 Bass Combo

Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD

GR Bass CUBE 500

Fender Rumble 200

Ampeg RB-112

Bugera BXD15A

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo

Fender Rumble 800 Combo

How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bass Combos

Budget Planning

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Key Features

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