Best Solid-State Bass Combos 2026

Top-rated solid-state bass combos 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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 Ampeg Fender Hartke Orange Eich Amplification Warwick

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 WH

by Phil Jones

Reliable Gigging Clean Bass Tones Pop

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599513

$604

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Phil Jones Double Four BG-75 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Phil Jones Double Four BG-75 BK

by Phil Jones

Funk Practice Reliable Gigging

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Less dynamic response

Phil Jones Double Four BG-75 BKCombo for Electric Bass70 Watt digital amplifier with DSP and professional featuresDual...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 311873

$549

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Eich Amplification BC112Pro Black Edition BC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Black Edition BC

by Eich Amplification

Funk Pop Practice

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Limited natural overdrive

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Black Edition BCTransistor Bass Combo AmplifierBlack Edition: Limited series for the 35th...

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 522115

$1,418

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Markbass CMD JB Players School Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Markbass CMD JB Players School Combo

by Markbass

Practice Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Can sound clinical

Markbass CMD JB Players School ComboCombo for electric bassCharacteristic sound of the analogue Markbass power...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 305338

$611

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Hartke Kickback 12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hartke Kickback 12

by Hartke

Clean Bass Tones Pop Practice

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• May lack warmth

Hartke Kickback 12Bass ComboPower: 500 WClass D amplifierComponents: 1x 12" HyDrive neodymium speakerShape EQ...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 357682

$516

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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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Ampeg RB-210 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ampeg RB-210 Bundle

by Ampeg

Clean Bass Tones Practice Funk

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Less character than tube amps

Ampeg RB-210 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Ampeg RB-210*Electric Bass Combo Amplifier*Power: 500 W @ 4 OhmSpeaker...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 622938

$897

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Hartke HD500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Hartke HD500

by Hartke

Practice Modern Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

Hartke HD500Bass ComboPower: 500 WEquipped with 2x 10 "paper / aluminum neodymium speakersClass D power...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 412654

$691

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Fender Rumble Stage 800 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Rumble Stage 800

by Fender

Clean Bass Tones Practice Funk

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• Less dynamic response

Fender Rumble Stage 800Bass Guitar ComboDigital - with more than 15 amp models and more than 40 effectsPower: 800...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 429359

$1,022

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

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 BK

by Phil Jones

Modern Rock Reliable Gigging Clean Bass Tones

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• Less dynamic response

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 598306

$604

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Orange Crush Bass 100 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Orange Crush Bass 100

by Orange

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Funk

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• Can sound clinical

Orange Crush Bass 100Bass ComboPower: 100 WComponents: 1x 15" SpeakerControls: VolumeTrebleMiddle(Mid)...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 392262

$568

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Markbass CMD Traveler 102 PV Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Markbass CMD Traveler 102 PV Combo

by Markbass

Modern Rock Reliable Gigging Pop

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube amps

Markbass CMD Traveler 102 PV ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric BassSpeaker configuration: 2 x 10’ Markbass...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 604141

$1,319

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Ampeg RB-115 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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Hartke HD150 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hartke HD150

by Hartke

Clean Bass Tones Pop Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube amps

Hartke HD150Bass comboPower 150 WEquipped with 15" hybrid speaker and 1" tweeterControls for volumebassmid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 332543

$488

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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 2026

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo

Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 WH

Phil Jones Double Four BG-75 BK

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Black Edition BC

Markbass CMD JB Players School Combo

Hartke Kickback 12

Eich Amplification BC112 Bass Combo

Ampeg RB-210 Bundle

Hartke HD500

Fender Rumble Stage 800

Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 BK

Orange Crush Bass 100

Markbass CMD Traveler 102 PV Combo

Ampeg RB-115

Hartke HD150

How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bass Combos

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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