6 Best Cheap Bass Guitars In 2021 - All Under £250 - Perfect For Beginners!

With a little help from Yannis, our resident Bass maestro, Sam checks out 6 of our favourite entry level bass guitars, priced between £150 - £250. Find out more about any of the basses featured at PMT Online...

00:00 Best Cheap Basses Quick Tone Comparison
00:42 Common Features Of Our Best Cheap Bass Guitars
01:25 Encore Blaster E4 Features & Specifications
02:49 Encore Blaster E4 Demo
03:18 Ibanez TMB-100 Features & Specifications
04:56 Ibanez TMB-100 Demo
05:35 Jackson Spectra JS2 Features & Specifications
07:17 Jackson Spectra JS2 Demo
07:52 Ibanez GSR200 Features & Specifications
09:19 Ibanez GSR200 Demo
09:54 Squier Affinity Jazz Bass Features & Specs
11:23 Squier By Fender Affinity Jazz Bass Demo
12:04 Yamaha TRBX-174 Features & Specifications
13:51 Yamaha TRBX-174 Demo
14:28 Where To Buy Best Cheap Bass Guitars

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In this bass guitar buying guide, we take a closer look at some of the best beginner's bass guitars from manufacturers such as Fender/Squier, Ibanez, Jackson, Encore & Yamaha. Although these are some of the best entry level basses available, they're not just for beginners, as these are all high quality instruments suitable for all levels of ability and a huge range of musical styles.

So if you're looking for an cheap bass guitar for learning, the are some of the best 4-string bass guitars and best active bass guitars that aren't going to break the bank!

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[mitchfindergeneral]

Yamaha for life! The TRBX174 rules. I upgraded the pickups to the GZR EMG set and it absolutely sings now.

[bobt]

I had a TRBX174 EW a few years ago and sold it. Big regret, so this week I bought another. I remember what made me buy this in the first place. Medium weight, perfect balance and a neck in between a Precision and Jazz. Just perfect.

[BardePhilippe.P]

imo 2 winners here : yamaha trbx174 and jackson spectra js2 they just rock in all styles !!! trust me

[zacharyyoung]

I got a Squier Precision (PJ pickups) as my first bass and I love it. Way lighter and easier to play than the Yamaha, and has a more classic tone that’s easy to taylor to a lot of different styles. Highly recommend.

[jds]

this dude can play bass thats for damn sure. those licks were tasty

[rensis]

Realy good list, though I sorely miss the Cort Action from it. But it's nice to see that Jacksons get some love.

[charlotteknowles]

This was honestly so helpful, thankyou!

[SnarkyRC]

Everyone should have at least one Yamaha bass. Their quality is absolutely brilliant.

[rifleman]

Anxiously waiting for your short scale bass evaluation.

[johndelong]

I like the Encore bass, simple and good tone. What was the fretboard made of?

[shawnhuff]

I just bought that exact Yamaha tbx.174

[OlivierCornand]

actually the yam trbx 174 's body is not alder it's mahogany.

[travelinben]

I’d go for either the Yamaha or the Ibanez with the tortoise pick guard.Thank you for the video.👍🏻

[gregoryhodge]

I want the Jackson because it comes in Snow white, but I want the Yamaha because most reviews seem to lean towards the Yamaha.🤔

[johnniedelong]

Great demo, but would have been nice to have played the D and G strings during demo on the Encore bass. There wasn't much treble, you never said where tone was set.

[Arfonfree]

I've narrowed my choice to the Jackson or the Yamaha. Trying to justify the added cost of the Yamaha in my own head.

[GunnySmithApple]

Spend an extra $100 and get a Sire V3 that’ll stay around for the majority of your bass playing ventures.

[easyabc]

Cheap Bass? Was your first brand NEW car a Cadillac? No. We have to start somewhere and dream of having a Cadillac...

[maqa-pubgmobile]

I want to play bass guitar. Can I buy ibanez grs205sm guitar as my first bass guitar? Will it be good for me? I will play metal music, hard rock and others.

[danieledanny]

Hi, i like gsr200 ibanez, if is power like tmb100?