Find your
low end.
Curated bass guitars, starter kits and essential gear—from first groove to main stage.
Featured basses
Curated player favorites with current details and availability on Amazon.
First bassFender / Squier · 4-String
Squier Sonic Precision Bass
Classic P-bass simplicity and a familiar, punchy voice.
Check price on Amazon
First bassIbanez · 4-String
Ibanez GSR200
Slim neck, active boost and an easy-playing modern feel.
Check price on Amazon
Step-up pickFender · 4-String
Fender Player II Jazz Bass
A versatile dual-pickup standard for studio and stage.
Check price on Amazon
Best valueIbanez · 5-String
Ibanez SR305E
A fast-playing five-string with flexible active electronics.
Check price on Amazon
Vintage styleFender / Squier · 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe ’60s Jazz Bass
Retro details and the articulate growl players expect from a J.
Check price on Amazon
Compact pickIbanez · Short Scale
Ibanez Mikro GSRM20
A shorter scale for younger players, travel and smaller hands.
Check price on Amazon
Stage readyFender · 4-String
Fender Player II Precision Bass
Modern playability with the deep, direct voice of a classic P Bass.
Check price on Amazon
Great starterFender / Squier · 4-String
Squier Affinity Jazz Bass
Lightweight, comfortable and loaded with two flexible J-style pickups.
Check price on Amazon
Modern favoriteIbanez · 4-String
Ibanez SR300E
Fast SR neck, active EQ and a wide palette of modern bass tones.
Check price on Amazon
Short-scale iconFender / Squier · Short Scale
Squier Classic Vibe ’60s Mustang Bass
A compact 30-inch scale with vintage character and focused punch.
Check price on Amazon
Retro valueIbanez · 4-String
Ibanez Talman TMB100
Old-school shape, P/J pickup versatility and active two-band EQ.
Check price on Amazon
First five-stringIbanez · 5-String
Ibanez GSR205
An approachable route to extended range with familiar GIO comfort.
Check price on AmazonAffiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission when you purchase through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability can change on Amazon.
Quick match
Your first bass
doesn’t need to be complicated.
How to choose your first bass guitar
Scale length, pickups, four strings or five—and what actually matters when you’re new.
Read the guide →BUYING GUIDE · 6 MIN READPrecision vs. Jazz Bass
Two icons, two very different personalities. Here’s the practical version.
Read the comparison →GEAR GUIDE · 5 MIN READThe essential bass starter kit
Everything you need, and the extras you can safely skip for now.
Read the checklist →BUYING GUIDE · 6 MIN READShort scale vs. long scale
Compare fret spacing, string tension, tone and comfort before choosing your fit.
Compare scale lengths →BUYING GUIDE · 6 MIN READ4-string vs. 5-string bass
What the low B adds—and when a traditional four-string is the smarter choice.
Compare string counts →MAINTENANCE · 7 MIN READThe beginner’s bass setup guide
Action, neck relief and intonation explained without the repair-shop mystery.
Learn the setup basics →