Best Solid-State Bass Combos 2025

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

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 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

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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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 PJ M7 Micro Bass Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Phil Jones PJ M7 Micro Bass Combo

by Phil Jones

Practice Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth
• Can sound clinical

Phil Jones PJ M7 Micro Bass ComboCompact Bass ComboSolid-state designVery light and portablePower: 50 W (RMS)Class-D...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 598359

$406

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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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Eich Amplification BC212 Bass Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Eich Amplification BC212 Bass Combo

by Eich Amplification

Pop Clean Bass Tones Funk

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Can sound clinical

Eich Amplification BC212 Bass ComboTransistor Bass ComboPower: 500W at 4 OhmClass-D power amplifierEquipped with: 2x...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 386921

$1,759

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Markbass MB58R CMD 102 P Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 P Combo

by Markbass

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Funk

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance requirements
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• May lack warmth

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 P ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 300 watts @ 4 Ohm150...

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 548119

$919

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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 MB58R CMD 102 Pure Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 Pure Combo

by Markbass

Clean Bass Tones Modern Rock Reliable Gigging

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• Less dynamic response

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 Pure ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 500 watts @ 4...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 548102

$1,319

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Phil Jones Double Four BG-75 WH

by Phil Jones

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Reliable Gigging

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• May lack warmth

Phil Jones Double Four BG-75 WHCombo for Electric BassSmall format practice amplifier with professional...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 375615

$549

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

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black

by Phil Jones

Practice Pop Clean Bass Tones

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Can sound clinical

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 592891

$538

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GR Bass AT Cube Acoustic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

GR Bass AT Cube Acoustic

by GR Bass

Clean Bass Tones Reliable Gigging Practice

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• May lack warmth

GR Bass AT Cube AcousticTransistor Combo for Double Bass and Acoustic BassChannels: 2Power: 800 wattsSpeakers: 1 x...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 552970

$1,726

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Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure Combo

by Markbass

Reliable Gigging Practice Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less dynamic response

Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure ComboTransistor Combo for Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 500 W @ 4 Ohm300 W @ 8...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 548054

$1,054

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Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro Combo

by Phil Jones

Modern Rock Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube amps

Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro ComboCombo Amplifier for Electric BassTransistor / solid-state designPower: 240 W (RMS)...

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 535745

$857

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Fender Rumble 200 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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Hartke HD500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo 5MegOhm

Eich Amplification BC112 Bass Combo

Phil Jones PJ M7 Micro Bass Combo

Phil Jones Double Four Plus BG-80 RD

Eich Amplification BC212 Bass Combo

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 P Combo

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Black Edition BC

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 Pure Combo

Phil Jones Double Four BG-75 WH

Phil Jones BE-17 Bass Engine 70W Black

GR Bass AT Cube Acoustic

Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure Combo

Phil Jones BG-120 Bass Cub Pro Combo

Fender Rumble 200

Hartke HD500

How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bass Combos

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