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# **bass guitar**

**Worth a look****63/100 **

bass guitar shows low returns (1.8%), but a small market ($1.1M/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$1.1M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+222.2%**

**Products**

**61**

**Brands**

**17**

was 17 a year ago

**Sellers**

**68**

**Price range**

**$7.47–$382.66**

**Returns**

**1.8%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Worth a look**

Scores 63/100 — above our 62-point bar, but a launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) failed.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**36**

 ×0.30

Growth

**79**

 ×0.30

Competition

**81**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**39**

 ×0.10

Returns

**85**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +222.2% year over year.

107K54KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×

## **Competition**

- Fender24% - Ktaxon21% - Ibanez15% - GLARRY14% - BASSDASH9% - LEKATO3% - Other (11 brands)14%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (33% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 17 brands and 68 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**17 **—flat

was 17 a year ago

**Sellers**

**68**

**Top 5 brand share**

**83%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Bassdash SwimShad Glide Baits Jointed Swimbait Bass Pike Salmon Trout Muskie Fishing Lure](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4180mJtJYYL.jpg) [**Bassdash SwimShad Glide Baits Jointed Swimbait Bass Pike Salmon Trout Muskie Fishing Lure**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HX7R2H9)

BASSDASH$11.704.5★1,7459%▲rising

2
![Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Pack Beginner Guitar Pack 2-Year Warranty Includes Rumble 15 Amplifier Padded Gig Bag Instrument Cable and More Black with Satin Urethane Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TvCaoktKL.jpg) [**Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Pack Beginner Guitar Pack 2-Year Warranty Includes Rumble 15 Amplifier Padded Gig Bag Instrument Cable and More Black with Satin Urethane Finish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTC163HX)

Fender$292.894.4★657%▲rising

3
![Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons Black with Matte Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HGZbb-bzL.jpg) [**Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons Black with Matte Finish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSLMDCLY)

Fender$158.034.5★1,1736%▼falling

4
![GLARRY Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Beginner Kit 4 String Exquisite Basswood Bass with 20W AMP Cable Strap Bag and Accessories (Black 39Right Handed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G8JrRNIBL.jpg) [**GLARRY Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Beginner Kit 4 String Exquisite Basswood Bass with 20W AMP Cable Strap Bag and Accessories (Black 39Right Handed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTHDSCM)

GLARRY$96.434.5★9376%▲rising

5
![Ibanez GSRM20BWNF MiKro - Walnut Flat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dwBWNOvLL.jpg) [**Ibanez GSRM20BWNF MiKro - Walnut Flat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SMYGEBA)

Ibanez$207.184.6★1,9615%▼falling

6
![Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons Dakota Red with Matte Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tRZ8ovLML.jpg) [**Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons Dakota Red with Matte Finish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSLMJ2WN)

Fender$157.614.5★1,1734%▼falling

7
![Ktaxon Electric Bass Guitar 4 String Bass Guitar with 20 Watt Amplifier PJ Type Pickup Naturally air-dried Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard Basswood Body(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dRadGQwHL.jpg) [**Ktaxon Electric Bass Guitar 4 String Bass Guitar with 20 Watt Amplifier PJ Type Pickup Naturally air-dried Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard Basswood Body(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFQXB7GS)

Ktaxon$107.214.6★6174%▲rising

8
![Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons 2-Color Sunburst with Matte Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g5aOrVXOL.jpg) [**Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons 2-Color Sunburst with Matte Finish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSLZXWNG)

Fender$158.114.5★1,1734%—flat

9
![LEKATO Bass Guitar Straps for Electric Guitar & Bass 3 Wide Padded Straps Adjustable Length from 45 to 55 Bass Guitar Strap with Pick Holder 2 Safety Strap Locks & 6 Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513y+3Jz+4L.jpg) [**LEKATO Bass Guitar Straps for Electric Guitar & Bass 3 Wide Padded Straps Adjustable Length from 45 to 55 Bass Guitar Strap with Pick Holder 2 Safety Strap Locks & 6 Picks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087QDYBCC)

LEKATO$21.054.7★4,3633%▲rising

10

![Glarry Electric Bass Guitar Full Size 4 String Rosewood Basswood Fire Style Exquisite Burning Bass (Dark Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414--lc11mL.jpg) [**Glarry Electric Bass Guitar Full Size 4 String Rosewood Basswood Fire Style Exquisite Burning Bass (Dark Blue)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C4HMG5G)

GLARRY$69.094.6★1,5413%▲rising

11

![Yum Lures Dinger Classic Worm All-Purpose Soft Plastic Bass Fishing Lure 100 Pack Watermelon Red Flake 5 Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413H3HlVjBL.jpg) [**Yum Lures Dinger Classic Worm All-Purpose Soft Plastic Bass Fishing Lure 100 Pack Watermelon Red Flake 5 Inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TNYTF3)

Yum Lures$28.044.8★1,2772%▲rising

12

![GLARRY Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Beginner Kit 4 String Exquisite Basswood Bass with 20W AMP Cable Strap Bag and Accessories (Dark Blue 39Right Handed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415rtxhmITL.jpg) [**GLARRY Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Beginner Kit 4 String Exquisite Basswood Bass with 20W AMP Cable Strap Bag and Accessories (Dark Blue 39Right Handed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CSY5W53)

GLARRY$86.544.5★9372%▼falling

13

![Ktaxon Electric Bass Guitar Full Size Flame Design Bass Set with 20 Watt Amplifier Portable Bass Bag Superior Amp Wire Adjustable Guitar Strap Plectrum Wrench Tool(Lightning)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C3QUTtn2L.jpg) [**Ktaxon Electric Bass Guitar Full Size Flame Design Bass Set with 20 Watt Amplifier Portable Bass Bag Superior Amp Wire Adjustable Guitar Strap Plectrum Wrench Tool(Lightning)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFKN7LV3)

Ktaxon$114.064.5★5582%—flat

14

![Ibanez GSR205BWNF GIO - Walnut Flat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FJZ9pDC-L.jpg) [**Ibanez GSR205BWNF GIO - Walnut Flat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWIRU1A)

Ibanez$295.964.5★6722%—flat

15

![Ktaxon 4 String Electric Bass Guitar PB-Style Full Size Standard Right Handed Beginner Kit with 20W AMP Gig Bag Strap Upgrade Cable Guitar Capo for Youths & Adults (Lake Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41W7eL0OyrL.jpg) [**Ktaxon 4 String Electric Bass Guitar PB-Style Full Size Standard Right Handed Beginner Kit with 20W AMP Gig Bag Strap Upgrade Cable Guitar Capo for Youths & Adults (Lake Blue)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP56FB7B)

Ktaxon$88.054.4★3372%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 61 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Bassdash SwimShad Glide Baits Jointed Swimbait Bass Pike Salmon Trout Muskie Fishing Lure](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4180mJtJYYL.jpg)**Bassdash SwimShad Glide Baits Jointed Swimbait Bass Pike Salmon Trout Muskie Fishing Lure** BASSDASH**$11.70**4.5★1,745 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HX7R2H9) [![Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Pack Beginner Guitar Pack 2-Year Warranty Includes Rumble 15 Amplifier Padded Gig Bag Instrument Cable and More Black with Satin Urethane Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TvCaoktKL.jpg)**Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Pack Beginner Guitar Pack 2-Year Warranty Includes Rumble 15 Amplifier Padded Gig Bag Instrument Cable and More Black with Satin Urethane Finish** Fender**$292.89**4.4★65 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTC163HX) [![Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons Black with Matte Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HGZbb-bzL.jpg)**Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons Black with Matte Finish** Fender**$158.03**4.5★1,173 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSLMDCLY) [![GLARRY Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Beginner Kit 4 String Exquisite Basswood Bass with 20W AMP Cable Strap Bag and Accessories (Black 39Right Handed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G8JrRNIBL.jpg)**GLARRY Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Beginner Kit 4 String Exquisite Basswood Bass with 20W AMP Cable Strap Bag and Accessories (Black 39Right Handed)** GLARRY**$96.43**4.5★937 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTHDSCM) [![Ibanez GSRM20BWNF MiKro - Walnut Flat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dwBWNOvLL.jpg)**Ibanez GSRM20BWNF MiKro - Walnut Flat** Ibanez**$207.18**4.6★1,961 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SMYGEBA) [![Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons Dakota Red with Matte Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tRZ8ovLML.jpg)**Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons Dakota Red with Matte Finish** Fender**$157.61**4.5★1,173 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSLMJ2WN) [![Ktaxon Electric Bass Guitar 4 String Bass Guitar with 20 Watt Amplifier PJ Type Pickup Naturally air-dried Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard Basswood Body(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dRadGQwHL.jpg)**Ktaxon Electric Bass Guitar 4 String Bass Guitar with 20 Watt Amplifier PJ Type Pickup Naturally air-dried Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard Basswood Body(Black)** Ktaxon**$107.21**4.6★617 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFQXB7GS) [![Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons 2-Color Sunburst with Matte Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g5aOrVXOL.jpg)**Fender Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar Beginner Guitar with 2-Year Warranty Includes Free Lessons 2-Color Sunburst with Matte Finish** Fender**$158.11**4.5★1,173 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSLZXWNG)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Bass**25%

*“Awesome Bass”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“Good deal”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“seems well made”*

**Audio Quality**8%

*“Good sound”*

**Strap/String Quality**6%

*“Comfortable strap”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As expected”*

**Comfort-Overall**4%

*“It is very comfortable”*

**Tune Retention**3%

*“Tuning was easy”*

**Color**2%

*“Beautiful color”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“easy to play”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Bass**10%

*“Received a totally unplayable bass”*

**Strap/String Quality**10%

*“Broken Strap button”*

**Durability**6%

*“Broke fast”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Not a good quality”*

**Tune Retention**5%

*“I do suggest getting a good quality tuner if you do not know how to tune a guitar/bass”*

**Amplification**4%

*“Amp is tiny”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“This one was expensive”*

**Smell**3%

*“Chemical smell”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“It's not good the electronics don't work half the time”*

**Audio Quality**2%

*“sound not great”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Bass22% - Size-Overall13% - Strap/String Quality9% - Audio Quality6% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Functionality-Overall5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Amplification5% - Color4% - Noise Level4%