Bass Guitars for Under £500

Bass guitars usually have 4-strings. Some extended range bass guitars may have 5, 6, 7 or more strings, however these are specialised instruments.

The best bass guitar for a beginner will be something easy-to-play, comfortable, and inspiring. Check out our Bass Guitar Buying Guide for more information.

Some of the best inexpensive bass guitars are made by Squier, who offer iconic silhouettes such as the Jazz and Precision models but at a lower price.

5 and 6-string bass guitars are known as 'extended range' instruments and they are used to reach notes out of the scope of a traditional bass guitar. This can be useful in certain genres of music that require these notes to be played.