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The Best Basses for Beginners

Which Bass Guitar Should You Learn to Play On?

There are many basses that are very well suited for beginners. The neck shape is particularly important to prevent your hand from cramping due to applying too much pressure on the fretboard. The neck should therefore be slim and feature a C shape, also known as 'C-Shape', 'Modern C' or 'Slim C'. Classic bass guitars often have a wide and thick neck with a U shape, which may make fretting slightly more challenging at the beginning. There is also the D shape, which has more pronounced shoulders and a flatter center.

Since playing an electric bass also requires an amplifier, strap and cable, and possibly a bass gig bag and stand, we have also listed some recommendations for complete starter sets here.

Our Top Electric Basses and Bass Guitar Starter Sets for Beginners

Ibanez
Ibanez miKro GSRM20B-WK Weathered Black Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0009123-000

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€ 229.00
ca. lei 1,167.40
Squier
Squier Affinity Series Jaguar Bass H LRL Charcoal Frost Metallic Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0011643-000

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€ 239.00
ca. lei 1,218.37
J & D
J & D PBJ II WH + Rumble 15 Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS018

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€ 253.19
ca. lei 1,290.71
Yamaha
Yamaha TRBX 174 Black Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0007006-000

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€ 259.00
ca. lei 1,320.33
Squier
Squier Affinity Series Precision Bass PJ Pack MN Black Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0011655-000

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€ 385.00
ca. lei 1,962.65
Squier
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Precision Bass (3-Colour Sunburst) Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0010198-000

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€ 476.90
ca. lei 2,431.14

Short Scale & Long Scale Basses

If you have smaller hands, you might want to try a short-scale bass. It has shorter distances between the frets (scale length), making it well suited for beginners, children and teenagers. The opposite is the long-scale bass, which features a longer neck.

Overview of the Different Electric Bass Neck Shapes

› C-Shape (Modern C / Slim C)

  • Feel: rounded & neutral, very comfortable
  • Characteristics: even curvature, often slim
  • Advantages: great for beginners, true all-rounder
  • Disadvantages: may feel too “standard” for some

› D-Shape (Modern D / Thin D)

  • Feel: flatter back, noticeable shoulders
  • Characteristics: defined grip, often fast-playing
  • Advantages: stable & precise hand positioning
  • Disadvantages: can feel more angular

› U-Shape

  • Feel: thicker, chunkier neck (“more wood”)
  • Characteristics: often vintage-oriented
  • Advantages: very stable, can be comfortable
  • Disadvantages: often tiring for smaller hands

› V-Shape (Soft V / Hard V)

  • Feel: central “ridge” along the back of the neck
  • Characteristics: rather rare on basses
  • Advantages: firm reference point for the hand
  • Disadvantages: unusual feel, not for everyone

Acoustic Basses – Natural Bass Sound for Unplugged & Band Settings

An acoustic bass (also called an acoustic bass guitar) combines the playing feel of an electric bass with the warmer, woody tone of a resonant body. It is ideal for unplugged sessions, singer-songwriter setups or as a convenient alternative to the double bass. Compared to a traditional electric bass, an acoustic bass sounds less aggressive but rounder and more “acoustic”. In many cases, however, it includes a pickup/preamp system to ensure it cuts through better in a band mix.

Our Top Acoustic Basses for Beginners

Fender
Fender CB-60SCE Black Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0009870-000

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€ 304.00
ca. lei 1,549.73
Ibanez
Ibanez PCBE 12 MH OPN Open Pore Natural Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0007274-000

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€ 299.00
ca. lei 1,524.24
Ibanez
Ibanez AEB8E Black Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0001922-000

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€ 333.00
ca. lei 1,697.57
Ortega
Ortega Deep Series D558-4 Bass Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0008367-000

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€ 411.00
ca. lei 2,095.20
Ibanez
Ibanez AEGB24E-MHS Mahogany Sunburst High Gloss Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0011957-000

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€ 419.00
ca. lei 2,135.98
Fender
Fender FA-450CE Bass (3-Tone Sunburst) Product Image
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Item-Nr.: BAS0010213-000

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€ 409.00
ca. lei 2,085.00

Who is an acoustic bass for?

Acoustic basses are especially popular if you want to …

  • rehearse unplugged or practise without an amp
  • play in an acoustic band (cajón, acoustic guitars, etc.)
  • look for a portable bass with a natural character

Acoustic bass with pickup

Acoustic basses with pickup (for stage & rehearsal room) are ideal if you want to use the unplugged sound + amplified, meaning you also want the option to play louder.

Bass with cutaway

If you sometimes play in higher positions (fills, solos), a cutaway – the cut-out in the body near the neck joint – is much more comfortable.

Financing - the advantages at a glance