Best Solid-State Bassheads Under $1,000 2025

Affordable solid-state bassheads under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 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 Metal For Pop For Funk For Live Performance For Reliable Bass Tone

BRANDS: Markbass Eich Amplification Ampeg Darkglass Warwick

Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 Bass

by Seymour Duncan

Live Performance Modern Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Instant-on convenience

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube heads
• Can sound clinical

Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 BassBass Amplifier HeadSolid-state design preamp suitable for a wide range of vintage and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616890

$879

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Eich Amplification T500 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Eich Amplification T500

by Eich Amplification

Reliable Bass Tone Funk Metal

Key Feature:

• Usually more affordable

✓ PROS

• Instant-on convenience
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Eich Amplification T500Transistor Bass HeadPower: 500W into 4 Ohm300W into 8 OhmClass-D power amplifierActive 4-Band...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 386893

$989

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Markbass Little AG 1000 58R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Markbass Little AG 1000 58R

by Markbass

Modern Rock Funk Reliable Bass Tone

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Instant-on convenience
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• May lack warmth

Markbass Little AG 1000 58RAmp Head for Electric Bass1 ChannelPower: 1000 WattImpedance: 4 OhmControls: Gain5-Band...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 602067

$934

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Quilter Bass Block V803 Bass Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Quilter Bass Block V803 Bass Head

by Quilter

Pop Reliable Bass Tone Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube heads
• Can sound clinical

Quilter Bass Block V803 Bass HeadAmp Head for Electric BassCombines modern Class D amplification with the warmth of...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 600855

$879

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Darkglass Alpha·Omega 500 Bass Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Darkglass Alpha·Omega 500 Bass Head

by Darkglass

Live Performance Modern Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Instant-on convenience

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Darkglass Alpha·Omega 500 Bass HeadAmp Head for Electric Bass1 ChannelPower: 500 WHigh efficiency custom designed...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 505037

$868

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Eich Amplification T500 Black Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Eich Amplification T500 Black Edition

by Eich Amplification

Reliable Bass Tone Metal Funk

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance costs

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Instant-on convenience

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube heads

Eich Amplification T500 Black EditionTransistor Bass Amp HeadBlack Edition - Limited series for the 35th anniversary of...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 522110

$989

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EBS Reidmar 752 Bass Amp Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

EBS Reidmar 752 Bass Amp Head

by EBS

Live Performance Pop Reliable Bass Tone

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance costs
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube heads
• Limited natural overdrive

EBS Reidmar 752 Bass Amp HeadTransistor Amp Head For Electric BassChannels: 1Power: 750 WattControls:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 546475

$879

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Eich Amplification T300 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Eich Amplification T300

by Eich Amplification

Reliable Bass Tone Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Instant-on convenience

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Eich Amplification T300Transistor Bass HeadActive 4-Band EQ"Taste" controlTuner outputMute switchTransformer...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 386890

$879

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Darkglass Microtubes 500 V2 Bass Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Darkglass Microtubes 500 V2 Bass Head

by Darkglass

Metal Reliable Bass Tone Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Instant-on convenience

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth
• Limited natural overdrive

Darkglass Microtubes 500 V2 Bass HeadAmp Head for Electric Bass1 ChannelPower: 500 WHigh efficiency custom designed...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 505044

$879

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Markbass Little Marcus 1000 58R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Markbass Little Marcus 1000 58R

by Markbass

Funk Modern Rock Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance costs
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube heads

Markbass Little Marcus 1000 58RAmp Head for Electric BassPower: 1000 W into 4 ohms600 W into 8 ohmsEQ1: Ultra LowHigh...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 604284

$989

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GR Bass ONE800 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

GR Bass ONE800

by GR Bass

Funk Live Performance Metal

Key Feature:

• Usually more affordable

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Limited natural overdrive

GR Bass ONE800Amp Head for Electric BassPower (RMS): 800 WImpedance: 4 OhmControls: GainMid LowMid HighHighVolume...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 489950

$912

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Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass Head

by Darkglass

Reliable Bass Tone Pop Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Usually more affordable

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Lower maintenance costs

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass HeadTransistor Amplifier for Electric BassClean and easy to use amplifierNew...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 537204

$974

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Orange Little Bass Thing - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Orange Little Bass Thing

by Orange

Live Performance Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance costs

✓ PROS

• Clean, precise bass response
• Instant-on convenience

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Can sound clinical

Orange Little Bass ThingAmp Head for Electric Bass1 ChannelClass D power amplifierOutput power: 500 WMinimum of 4 Ohm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 478652

$813

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Markbass Little Mark Ninja 58R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Markbass Little Mark Ninja 58R

by Markbass

Reliable Bass Tone Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance costs

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• May lack warmth

Markbass Little Mark Ninja 58RAmp Head for Electric BassPower: 1000 W at 4 Ohm600 W at 8 OhmControls: GainLimiterMaster...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 604283

$879

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Markbass Little Mark Rocker 58R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Markbass Little Mark Rocker 58R

by Markbass

Modern Rock Reliable Bass Tone Pop

Key Feature:

• Instant-on convenience

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Limited natural overdrive

Markbass Little Mark Rocker 58RTransistor Amp Head for Electric BassPower: 500W into 4 Ohm300W into 8 OhmPreamp:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597352

$835

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How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bassheads

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 bassheads 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 Bassheads Under $1,000 2025

Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 Bass

Eich Amplification T500

Markbass Little AG 1000 58R

Quilter Bass Block V803 Bass Head

Darkglass Alpha·Omega 500 Bass Head

Eich Amplification T500 Black Edition

EBS Reidmar 752 Bass Amp Head

Eich Amplification T300

Darkglass Microtubes 500 V2 Bass Head

Markbass Little Marcus 1000 58R

GR Bass ONE800

Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass Head

Orange Little Bass Thing

Markbass Little Mark Ninja 58R

Markbass Little Mark Rocker 58R

How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bassheads

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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