4-String Acoustic Basses

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Ibanez AEGB25E-TKH - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ibanez AEGB25E-TKH

4-String Acoustic Basses

$571
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, With cutaway, Body: Sapele, Top: Spruce, Bolt-on neck: Nyatoh,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 000C Jr E Bass Burst - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Martin Guitar 000C Jr E Bass Burst

4-String Acoustic Basses

$1,209
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Type: 000 with cutaway, Back and sides: Sapele, Top:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 000C Jr E Bass - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Martin Guitar 000C Jr E Bass

4-String Acoustic Basses

$1,209
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Type: 000 with cutaway, Back and sides: Sapele, Top: Spruce,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Bass Amber CE - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Bass Amber CE

4-String Acoustic Basses

$879
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Type: Dreadnought Concerto with cutaway, Back and...
4.4 Expert Rating
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahoga Set - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahoga Set

4-String Acoustic Basses

$248
4.4 Expert Rating
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce Set - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce Set

4-String Acoustic Basses

$237
4.6 Expert Rating
Ovation Elite B778TX-5-G - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ovation Elite B778TX-5-G

4-String Acoustic Basses

$1,044
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Type: Mid-depth Lyrachord GS body with cutaway, X-Scalloped...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ortega KTSM2-4 Ken Taylor Signature - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ortega KTSM2-4 Ken Taylor Signature

4-String Acoustic Basses

$747
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Ken Taylor Signature Model, Top: Solid spruce, Back and...
4.4 Expert Rating
Ortega KT-WALKER-V3 Ken Taylor Sign. - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ortega KT-WALKER-V3 Ken Taylor Sign.

4-String Acoustic Basses

$637
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sids: Flamed maple, Neck:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Taylor GS Mini-e Bass

4-String Acoustic Basses

$1,077
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
4.7 Expert Rating
Lakewood A-14 Bass Edition 2024 - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Lakewood A-14 Bass Edition 2024

4-String Acoustic Basses

$2,305
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Style: Auditorium, With cutaway, Top: solid spruce, Back...
4.9 Expert Rating
Ibanez AEGB24FE-MHS Fretless - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ibanez AEGB24FE-MHS Fretless

4-String Acoustic Basses

$512
Fretless Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Fretless, AE Series, AEG Cutaway, Back and sides:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Fender Kingman Bass SEB WN - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Fender Kingman Bass SEB WN

4-String Acoustic Basses

$582
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Top: Solid Spruce, Back and sides: Sapele, Neck: Nato,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Spruce

4-String Acoustic Basses

$186
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Style: Mini Travel Grand Symphony, Top: selected...
4.8 Expert Rating
Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Harley Benton GS-Travel-E Bass Mahogany

4-String Acoustic Basses

$186
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Style: Mini Travel Grand Symphony, Body: selected...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 000CJR-10E BASS Burst - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Martin Guitar 000CJR-10E BASS Burst

4-String Acoustic Basses

$989
*Note:* The strap pin is not mounted and included separately with the Bass.
4.6 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 000CJR-10E BASS - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Martin Guitar 000CJR-10E BASS

4-String Acoustic Basses

$768
*Note:* The strap pin is not mounted and included separately with the guitar.
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar DJR-10E BASS Burst - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Martin Guitar DJR-10E BASS Burst

4-String Acoustic Basses

$768
*Note:* the strap pin is included with the guitar but is not pre-installed, the installation still needs to be done...
5 Expert Rating
Fender FA-450CE 3TSB A-Bass w/Bag - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Fender FA-450CE 3TSB A-Bass w/Bag

4-String Acoustic Basses

$477
5 Expert Rating
Fender CB-60SCE A-Bass Natural w/Bag - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Fender CB-60SCE A-Bass Natural w/Bag

4-String Acoustic Basses

$325
4.4 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural w/Bag - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural w/Bag

4-String Acoustic Basses

$182
4.6 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Black w/Bag - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Black w/Bag

4-String Acoustic Basses

$182
4.8 Expert Rating
Ortega D7E-SBK-4 - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ortega D7E-SBK-4

4-String Acoustic Basses

$348
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Deep series, Top: Spruce, Back and sides: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Ortega D7CE-4 - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ortega D7CE-4

4-String Acoustic Basses

$329
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Deep series, With cutaway, Top: Spruce, Back and Sides: Mahogany, Neck:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ibanez AEGB24E-BKH - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ibanez AEGB24E-BKH

4-String Acoustic Basses

$461
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, With cutaway, Top: Sapele, Back and sides: Sapele, 3-Strip neck: Nyatoh...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ibanez AEGB24E-MHS - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ibanez AEGB24E-MHS

4-String Acoustic Basses

$461
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, With cutaway, Top: Sapele, Back and sides: Sapele, 3-Strip neck: Nyatoh...
4.9 Expert Rating
Applause Elite AEB4-7S - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Applause Elite AEB4-7S

4-String Acoustic Basses

$395
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Construction: Mid-Depth Roundback with cutaway, Top: Spruce, Back...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ovation Celebrity Elite CEB44X-7C-G - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ovation Celebrity Elite CEB44X-7C-G

4-String Acoustic Basses

$527
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Celebrity Elite Series, Top: quilted maple, Mid-Depth...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ovation Celebrity Elite CEB44-1N-G - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ovation Celebrity Elite CEB44-1N-G

4-String Acoustic Basses

$604
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Celebrity Elite Series, Top: Solid spruce, Mid-Depth...
4.6 Expert Rating
Ibanez PCBE14MH-WK - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ibanez PCBE14MH-WK

4-String Acoustic Basses

$318
Acoustic Bass, Body shape: Grand Concert, Top: Okoume, Back and sides: Okoume, Neck: Maple,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Warwick Alien Deluxe Hybrid 4 SBS - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Warwick Alien Deluxe Hybrid 4 SBS

4-String Acoustic Basses

$967
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.5 Expert Rating
Warwick Alien 4 NT - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Warwick Alien 4 NT

4-String Acoustic Basses

$1,649
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.8 Expert Rating
Warwick Alien Deluxe 4 NT - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Warwick Alien Deluxe 4 NT

4-String Acoustic Basses

$989
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.9 Expert Rating
Warwick RB Alien Standard 4 NT - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Warwick RB Alien Standard 4 NT

4-String Acoustic Basses

$769
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.6 Expert Rating
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass

4-String Acoustic Basses

$1,098
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend the warranty to 12 years.
4.8 Expert Rating
Warwick Alien Deluxe 4 Hybrid Thinline - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Warwick Alien Deluxe 4 Hybrid Thinline

4-String Acoustic Basses

$934
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.7 Expert Rating
Cordoba Mini II Bass MH-E - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Cordoba Mini II Bass MH-E

4-String Acoustic Basses

$274
Electro-Acoustic Bass, Laminated mahogany back and sides, Laminated mahogany top, Mahogany...
4.7 Expert Rating
Fender FA-450CE 3TSB A-Bass - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Fender FA-450CE 3TSB A-Bass

4-String Acoustic Basses

$450
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Body shape: New Auditorium, Top: Flamed maple, Scalloped...
5 Expert Rating
Takamine GB30CE-N2 Natural - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Takamine GB30CE-N2 Natural

4-String Acoustic Basses

$593
Acoustic Bass, Design: Jumbo, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Guild B-240E Acoustic Bass - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Guild B-240E Acoustic Bass

4-String Acoustic Basses

$578
Acoustic Bass, Design: Jumbo, Top: Solid Sitka spruce, Back and sides: Mahogany, Neck:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Fender CB-60SCE A-Bass Natural IL - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Fender CB-60SCE A-Bass Natural IL

4-String Acoustic Basses

$295
Acoustic Bass, With cutaway, Solid spruce top, Back and sides: Mahogany laminated,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Fender CB-60SCE A-Bass Black 2018 - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Fender CB-60SCE A-Bass Black 2018

4-String Acoustic Basses

$296
Acoustic Bass, With cutaway, Top: solid spruce, Back and sides: Mahogany laminated,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Ibanez PNB14E-OPN Acoustic Bass - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ibanez PNB14E-OPN Acoustic Bass

4-String Acoustic Basses

$277
Electro-Acoustic Bass, Parlor body size, African mahogany top, African mahogany back...
4.7 Expert Rating
Guild Jumbo Junior Bass Westerly - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Guild Jumbo Junior Bass Westerly

4-String Acoustic Basses

$582
Acoustic Bass with Pickup, Westerly series, Solid Sitka spruce top, Laminated maple...
4.9 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Black - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Black

4-String Acoustic Basses

$153
Acoustic Bass, Design: Roundback with cutaway, Top: Spruce, Body: ABS Super Shallow...
4.9 Expert Rating
Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural

4-String Acoustic Basses

$153
Acoustic Bass, Design: Roundback with cutaway, Top: Spruce, Body: ABS Super Shallow...
4.9 Expert Rating
Ortega STRIPEDSU.ACB - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Ortega STRIPEDSU.ACB

4-String Acoustic Basses

$744
Acoustic Bass, Built-in armrest, Private Room Series, Cutaway, Top: Alaska spruce, solid, Back...
4.8 Expert Rating
Guild B-140E Nat Westerly - 4-String Acoustic Basses

Guild B-140E Nat Westerly

4-String Acoustic Basses

$901
Electro-Acoustic Bass, Solid spruce top, Solid mahogany back and sides, Mahogany neck,...
4.4 Expert Rating
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About 4-String Acoustic Basses

This category showcases 4-string acoustic basses, offering a resonant, unplugged foundation for folk, blues, jazz, and more. They provide a natural, woody tone and are ideal for players seeking a quieter practice option or a unique stage presence. Unlike electric basses, acoustic basses rely on their acoustic projection, making construction and wood choices paramount.

Best For
Fingerstyle players folk ensembles unplugged performance studio recording (acoustic tone) practice
What to Look For
Tonewoods bracing patterns neck profile body size/shape bridge construction string spacing finish

4-String Acoustic Basses — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Offers a warm, natural tone absent in amplified basses.
  • Provides a quieter, more organic practice solution.
  • Can be surprisingly loud acoustically for smaller venues.
  • Aesthetically pleasing and often feature beautiful craftsmanship.

CONS

  • Limited volume compared to electric basses with amplification.
  • Can be more susceptible to feedback in live performance settings.
  • String action and intonation can be more challenging to adjust.
  • Generally heavier than similarly sized acoustic guitars.

Frequently Asked Questions About 4-String Acoustic Basses

Acoustic basses typically have shorter sustain due to the lack of amplification and reliance on the natural resonance of the wood.

While possible, acoustic basses are generally better suited for fingerstyle playing, as using a pick can produce a harsh, unnatural tone and potentially damage the instrument.

Common patterns like X-bracing and fan bracing influence the bass’s tonal response, with X-bracing often providing a balanced tone and fan bracing contributing to increased projection and clarity.

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