Best Solid-State Bass Combos Under $2,000 2025

Affordable solid-state bass combos under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

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 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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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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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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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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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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GR Bass CUBE 500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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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 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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GR Bass AT Cube Acoustic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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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Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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 BG-450 Compact Plus Combo BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo BK

by Phil Jones

Funk Reliable Gigging Clean Bass Tones

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• May lack warmth

Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo BKBass ComboTransistor / Solid-State DesignClass D amplifierPower: 450 W (RMS)...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 577546

$1,264

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GR Bass ATC800 SuperLight Series Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

GR Bass ATC800 SuperLight Series Combo

by GR Bass

Practice Pop Reliable Gigging

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• May lack warmth

GR Bass SLC800 SuperLight Series ComboTransistor Combo for Electric BassLightweightcompact and powerful amplifier with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 550401

$1,649

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Markbass CMD 151 GOG Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass CMD 151 GOG Combo

by Markbass

Funk Practice Reliable Gigging

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance requirements
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Limited natural overdrive

Markbass CMD 151 GOG ComboCombo for Electric BassAndrew Gouche “Godfather of Gospel” Signature ModelVery light and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 604110

$1,319

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Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 Under $2,000 2025

Eich Amplification BC212 Bass Combo

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Black Edition BC

Eich Amplification BC112 Bass Combo

Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo RD

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo 5MegOhm

Darkglass Infinity 500 Combo 210

GR Bass CUBE 500

Markbass MB58R Mini CMD 121 Pure Combo

Markbass MB58R CMD 102 Pure Combo

GR Bass AT Cube Acoustic

Eich Amplification BC112Pro Bass Combo

Phil Jones BG-450 Compact Plus Combo BK

GR Bass ATC800 SuperLight Series Combo

Markbass CMD 151 GOG Combo

Markbass MB58R CMD 151 Pure Combo

How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bass Combos

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying solid-state bass combos?

How much should I spend on solid-state bass combos?

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