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Top 5 best-value used bass guitars
Week of 28 September 2026 · picked from 8 second-hand bass guitars on sale right now.
- #1
New this weekUnder €500Reverb · Used, condition not statedFender Standard Jazz Bass Black
Used €175New €53968% under newThis classic Jazz Bass offers incredible value at less than a third of the new retail price. Its iconic offset body and versatile dual-pickup configuration make it a reliable workhorse for any bassist on a budget.
84Value score - #2
New this weekUnder €500Reverb · Used, condition not statedSchecter Stiletto Extreme-4 Bass Guitar Black Cherry
Used €325New €59946% under newThe Stiletto Extreme-4 offers a versatile active EQ and a striking quilt maple top that makes it a great value at this price. Saving over 20% compared to new models makes this a smart, reliable choice for any bassist needing modern tonal flexibility.
80Value score - #3
New this week€500–1,500Reverb · Used, condition not statedFender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass Black
Used €899New €1.29931% under newYou can save 31% off the current retail price by picking up this iconic signature model used. It offers a fast, slim neck profile and punchy, articulate tone that remains a favorite for rock and funk players alike.
70Value score - #4
New this weekUnder €500Reverb · Used, condition not statedSquier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass Olympic White
Used €220New €25915% under newThis Affinity Series Jazz Bass offers an accessible entry point into active electronics at a great value. Saving 15 percent off the new price makes this versatile, slim-necked instrument a smart choice for any bassist on a budget.
47Value score - #5
New this weekUnder €500Reverb · Used, condition not statedSquier Classic Vibe Active 70s Jazz Bass MN Ocean Turquoise
Used €389New €44913% under newSave 13 percent on this versatile active bass compared to current retail pricing. The Classic Vibe series offers excellent vintage-inspired playability and punchy, modern tones that punch well above this instrument's affordable price point.
44Value score
How we pick
Every Monday we score all used bass guitars currently for sale that we can match to our catalogue. The Value score (0–100) combines:
- Discount vs new (35%) — the used price against today's lowest new price. 40% or more under new gets full points.
- Deal vs normal used price (25%) — cheaper than this model usually sells for second-hand. While we build up price history this part may be skipped and its weight goes to the discount.
- Quality and reputation (20%) — review scores where we have them, otherwise brand reputation and how many famous artists use it.
- Demand (10%) — how popular the model is on MyGear; popular models are easier to resell.
- Listing freshness (10%) — recently confirmed listings score higher.
We only include listings between €150 and €5.000, at least 10% under new, and no more than 2 per brand and one per model, so the list stays varied. Prices change quickly; always check the listing. Links are affiliate links — they never change the ranking.