Best Solid-State Bassheads Under $2,000 2026

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

Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 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 Metal For Pop For Funk For Live Performance For Reliable Bass Tone

BRANDS: Markbass Eich Amplification Ampeg Darkglass Warwick

Glockenklang Steamhammer - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Glockenklang Steamhammer

by Glockenklang

Modern Rock Funk Reliable Bass Tone

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• May lack warmth

Glockenklang SteamhammerAmp Head Speaker For Bass GuitarClass A stage inputSwitchable power on the back side: 700 W at...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 405264

$1,462

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Mesa Boogie Subway D-800+ Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Mesa Boogie Subway D-800+ Head

by Mesa Boogie

Reliable Bass Tone Modern Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube heads
• Limited natural overdrive

Mesa Boogie Subway D-800+ HeadBass Amp HeadPower: 800 W @ 4 or 2 Ohm400W @ 8 OhmClass D power amp with 84 or 2 Ohm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 400606

$1,385

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Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800

by Mesa Boogie

Metal Pop Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Consistent, reliable performance
• Instant-on convenience

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Limited natural overdrive

Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800Bass Top SectionPower: 800 W @ 4 or 2 ohms400 W @ 8 ohmsPower amplifier with 8/4 or 2 ohm...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 454946

$1,649

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Darkglass Alpha·Omega 900 Bass Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Darkglass Alpha·Omega 900 Bass Head

by Darkglass

Live Performance Pop Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance costs

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Darkglass Alpha·Omega 900 Bass HeadTransistor Amp Head for Electric Bass1 ChannelPower: 900 WattDual-drive engine with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 458772

$1,293

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Eich Amplification T1000 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Eich Amplification T1000

by Eich Amplification

Funk Live Performance Metal

Key Feature:

• Usually more affordable

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Lower maintenance costs

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Less character than tube heads

Eich Amplification T1000Transistor Bass HeadPower: 2 x 500 w (2 ohms)1 x 1000 w (4 ohms) bridged modeClass D...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 386906

$1,539

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Aguilar AG 500 V2 Bass Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Aguilar AG 500 V2 Bass Head

by Aguilar

Reliable Bass Tone Metal Pop

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Instant-on convenience
• Consistent, reliable performance

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Less character than tube heads

Aguilar AG 500 V2 Bass HeadAmp Head for Electric BassPower: 500 wattsMinimum resistance: 2.67 OhmPreamplifier: Solid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 593287

$1,132

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Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 V2

by Aguilar

Live Performance Reliable Bass Tone Metal

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Usually more affordable
• Instant-on convenience

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• May lack warmth

Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 V2Amp Head for Electric BassPower: 500 wattsMinimum resistance: 2.67 OhmPreamplifier: Solid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 593325

$1,209

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Eich Amplification T900 Black Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Eich Amplification T900 Black Edition

by Eich Amplification

Reliable Bass Tone Live Performance Metal

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance costs
• Instant-on convenience

✗ CONS

• Less character than tube heads
• Can sound clinical

Eich Amplification T900 Black EditionTransistor Bass Amp HeadBlack Edition - Limited series for the 35th Anniversary of...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 522112

$1,154

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Aguilar Tone Hammer 700 V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Aguilar Tone Hammer 700 V2

by Aguilar

Funk Live Performance Pop

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Instant-on convenience
• Lower maintenance costs

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth
• Less character than tube heads

Aguilar Tone Hammer 700 V2Amp Head for Electric BassPower: 700 watts into 2.67 and 4 ohm350 watts into 8 ohmMinimum...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 593353

$1,264

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Eich Amplification T900 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Eich Amplification T900

by Eich Amplification

Metal Pop Funk

Key Feature:

• Usually more affordable

✓ PROS

• Instant-on convenience
• Lower maintenance costs

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Limited natural overdrive

Eich Amplification T900Transistor Bass HeadActive 4-band EQ"Taste" controllerTuner outputMute...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 386897

$1,154

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Ampeg Venture V12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ampeg Venture V12

by Ampeg

Reliable Bass Tone Metal Pop

Key Feature:

• Instant-on convenience

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance costs
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Can sound clinical
• Limited natural overdrive

Ampeg Venture V12Amp Head for Electric BassTransistor amplifierPower: 1200 W at 4 ohmControls: Compressorgrit and level...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 576152

$1,099

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Markbass Little Mark Vintage 1000 58R - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Markbass Little Mark Vintage 1000 58R

by Markbass

Reliable Bass Tone Funk Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Consistent, reliable performance

✓ PROS

• Instant-on convenience
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube heads

Markbass Little Mark Vintage 1000 58RAmp Head for Electric BassPower: 1000W at 4 ohms600W at 8 ohmsPreamplifier with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 604286

$1,099

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Eich Amplification T1000 Black Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Eich Amplification T1000 Black Edition

by Eich Amplification

Funk Modern Rock Reliable Bass Tone

Key Feature:

• Instant-on convenience

✓ PROS

• Instant-on convenience
• Clean, precise bass response

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth
• Can sound clinical

Eich Amplification T1000 Black EditionAmp Head for Electric BassLimited series for the 35th anniversary of Eich...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 522113

$1,594

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Genzler Magellan MG800 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Genzler Magellan MG800

by Genzler

Live Performance Metal Funk

Key Feature:

• Clean, precise bass response

✓ PROS

• Instant-on convenience
• Usually more affordable

✗ CONS

• Limited natural overdrive
• Less character than tube heads

Genzler Magellan MG800Amp Head for Electric BassHigh End TechnologyUltra-compact housing2 ChannelsPower: 800 watts into...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 447255

$1,044

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Trace Elliot TE-1200 Bass Amp Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Trace Elliot TE-1200 Bass Amp Head

by Trace Elliot

Modern Rock Reliable Bass Tone Pop

Key Feature:

• Lower maintenance costs

✓ PROS

• Lower maintenance costs
• Instant-on convenience

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Trace Elliot TE-1200 Bass Amp HeadTransistor Amp Head for Electric Bass1 ChannelPower: 1200 Watt RMS (4 Ohm minimum...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 602284

$1,088

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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 $2,000 2026

Glockenklang Steamhammer

Mesa Boogie Subway D-800+ Head

Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800

Darkglass Alpha·Omega 900 Bass Head

Eich Amplification T1000

Aguilar AG 500 V2 Bass Head

Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 V2

Eich Amplification T900 Black Edition

Aguilar Tone Hammer 700 V2

Eich Amplification T900

Ampeg Venture V12

Markbass Little Mark Vintage 1000 58R

Eich Amplification T1000 Black Edition

Genzler Magellan MG800

Trace Elliot TE-1200 Bass Amp Head

How to Choose the Best Solid-State Bassheads

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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