Best Solid-State Bass Combos Under $500 2026

Affordable solid-state bass combos under $500 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 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

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass BK

by Phil Jones

Practice Reliable Gigging Pop

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube amps

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass BKMini Combo Amplifier for BassGuitarUkulele and moreTransistor / solid-state designDigital...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 542861

$406

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Markbass CMB 121 Blackline Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Markbass CMB 121 Blackline Combo

by Markbass

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Practice

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

Markbass CMB 121 Blackline ComboTransistor Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass1 ChannelOutput power: 150 WSpeaker: 1 x...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 571833

$406

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Phil Jones X4 Nanobass Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass Red

by Phil Jones

Funk Modern Rock Practice

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass RedMini combo for bassguitarukuleleSuitable for many stringed instrumentsTransistor /...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 545625

$406

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Boss Katana-110 Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Boss Katana-110 Bass

by Boss

Practice Modern Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube amps
• Can sound clinical

Boss Katana-110 BassModelling Combo for Electric BassSix storage locationsThree amp voicings with three sound shapes...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539778

$417

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Bugera BXD12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Bugera BXD12

by Bugera

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Pop

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less dynamic response

Bugera BXD12Bass ComboPower: 1000 Watt peakComponents: 12" Turbo-sound loudspeakersMosfet preampClass D...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 386504

$362

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Hartke HD150 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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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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Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60

by Markbass

Pop Clean Bass Tones Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less dynamic response

Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60Bass ComboAmplifier power: 60 W at 4 ohms45 W at 8 ohmsEquipped with: 1 x...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 434236

$472

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Markbass Micromark 801 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Markbass Micromark 801

by Markbass

Funk Pop Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance requirements

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• May lack warmth

Markbass Micromark 801Bass Combo AmplifierPower: 60 Watt @ 4 OhmEquipped with: 1 x 8" Custom Neodymium...

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 268671

$350

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Hartke HD75 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Hartke HD75

by Hartke

Clean Bass Tones Pop Practice

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less dynamic response

Hartke HD75Bass ComboPower: 75WEquipped with: 12" hybrid speakerControls for VolumeBassMid and High7-band...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 332541

$312

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Cort CM150B Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Cort CM150B Black

by Cort

Clean Bass Tones Pop Funk

Key Feature:

• More affordable typically

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance requirements
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Less character than tube amps

Cort CM150B BlackCombo Amplifier for Electric BassPower: 150 W RMSEquipped with: 12" Speaker4-Band equaliser with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 493340

$329

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Orange Crush Bass 50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Orange Crush Bass 50

by Orange

Reliable Gigging Clean Bass Tones Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Usually lighter weight

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Usually lighter weight

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less dynamic response

Orange Crush Bass 50Bass ComboPower: 50 WComponents: 1x 12" SpeakerControls: VolumeTrebleMiddle(Mid)...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 392248

$329

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Orange Crush Bass 50 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Orange Crush Bass 50 Black

by Orange

Modern Rock Clean Bass Tones Funk

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• More affordable typically

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

Orange Crush Bass 50 BlackBass ComboPower: 50 WComponents: 1x 12" SpeakerControls: VolumeTrebleMiddle(Mid)...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 392259

$366

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Vox Adio Air Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Vox Adio Air Bass

by Vox

Clean Bass Tones Modern Rock Practice

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance requirements

✓ PROS

• Usually lighter weight
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Limited natural overdrive

Vox Adio Air BassModeling Electric Bass ComboPower: 50 WEquipped with: 2x 3" speakers for a wide stereo...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 414585

$317

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Markbass CMB 151 Black Line - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass CMB 151 Black Line

by Markbass

Funk Pop Clean Bass Tones

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• More affordable typically
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less dynamic response
• Less character than tube amps

Markbass CMB 151 Black LineCombo Amplifier for Electric BassChannels: 1Output power: 150 WEquipped with 1x 15"...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 604104

$485

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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 $500 2026

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass BK

Markbass CMB 121 Blackline Combo

Phil Jones X4 Nanobass Red

Boss Katana-110 Bass

Bugera BXD12

Hartke HD150

Phil Jones PJ M7 Micro Bass Combo

Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 101 Micro 60

Markbass Micromark 801

Hartke HD75

Cort CM150B Black

Orange Crush Bass 50

Orange Crush Bass 50 Black

Vox Adio Air Bass

Markbass CMB 151 Black Line

How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bass Combos

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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