What are the compact and portable fretless bass guitars available?
This page compares 5 compact and portable fretless bass guitars with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Ibanez AEGB24FE Fretless Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar, Harley Benton Beatbass FL VS Vintage Series, Kala U-Bass Scout FL. Prices range from £144 to £480. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Ibanez AEGB24FE Fretless Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar
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£343.46 ≈ | 4 | 32in | Sapele | Nyatoh/Maple | Rosewood | Ibanez undersaddle pickup |
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The AEGB24FE is a four-string fretless acoustic-electric bass with a compact AEG auditorium body, sapele construction, a 32in scale, and a nyatoh/maple neck. Its undersaddle pickup, AEQ-2T preamp, onboard tuner, and finger rest make it suitable for amplified performances and expressive fretless playing. ★ Ideal forThis bass suits players seeking a compact and portable fretless bass because its AEG auditorium body, 32in scale, four-string layout, and built-in undersaddle pickup with tuner support convenient transport and amplified use.
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Harley Benton Beatbass FL VS Vintage Series
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£144.03 ≈ | 4 | 775 mm | Basswood | Maple | Laurel | HH |
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The Harley Benton Beatbass FL VS Vintage Series is a fretless, hollow-body bass with a short 775 mm scale, basswood body, maple set neck and two humbucker pickups. Its vintage styling and warm, rounded tone suit players seeking a compact instrument for retro, rock, blues and jazz sounds. ★ Ideal forIt suits players looking for a compact and portable fretless bass because its 775 mm short scale, hollow-body design and four-string layout make it easier to handle and transport. |
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Kala U-Bass Scout FL
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£206.08 ≈ | 4 | 20.8125 in | Mahogany | Mahogany | Rosewood | — |
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The Kala U-Bass Scout FL is a compact fretless acoustic-electric bass with a mahogany body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, Venetian cutaway, and built-in active EQ with tuner. Its short scale and included padded gig bag make it suitable for beginners, practicing musicians, and performers who need a portable fretless bass. ★ Ideal forIt suits players looking for a compact and portable fretless bass guitar because its 20.8125 in scale, 29.3125 in overall length, Venetian cutaway, and included padded gig bag make it easy to carry and play.
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Dean EAB Fretless Acoustic-Electric Bass
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£220.85 ≈ | — | 34 in | — | — | — | — |
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This fretless acoustic-electric bass has a lined fingerboard, a 34 in scale, and a built-in preamp with tuner and EQ. Its large body provides a deep unplugged tone, making it suitable for players learning fretless technique or needing an amplified acoustic bass. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a compact and portable fretless bass because its acoustic-electric design, lined fretless fingerboard, built-in tuner and EQ, and 34 in scale support portable practice and amplified performance.
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Guild B-240E Fretless Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar
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£480.10 ≈ | 4 | 30 3/4 in | Solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides | Mahogany | Pau ferro | Fishman-designed BT-1 pickup system |
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The Guild B-240E Fretless is a short-scale acoustic-electric bass with a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany body, lined fretless pau ferro fingerboard, and Fishman-designed electronics. Its compact feel and ability to play acoustically or through an amplifier suit bassists performing unplugged, in acoustic groups, or in recording settings. ★ Ideal forThis bass suits players seeking a compact and portable fretless bass because its 30 3/4 in short scale, acoustic B-Jumbo body, and onboard Fishman-designed BT-1 pickup system support convenient unplugged and amplified playing.
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