Quick take
When you're shopping for guitars basses, the biggest decisions are size, body style, and how much you want to spend. This guide covers four electric bass guitars: a child-sized 36-inch Glarry at $63.79, two 4-string solid-body basses at $277.23 and $305.00, and a used ESP LTD with active EQ at $399.99. If you need a small scale for a young beginner, the Glarry is the only one here. If you want onboard tone-shaping, the ESP LTD is the one model in this set with that feature. The two mid-price basses use similar wood choices, so their difference is mostly visual.
Listed price comparison
| Model | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Glarry GW101 36-Inch Child Electric Bass Guitar | USD 63.79 | |
| Red Marceline Axe Electric Bass Guitar | USD 277.23 | |
| 4 String Gene Simmons Electric Bass Guitar | USD 305.00 | |
| ESP LTD B-204SM 4-String Electric Bass Guitar | USD 399.99 |
The prices shown range from $63.79 to $399.99, a gap of $336.20 across the four models.
Decision matrix
| If you want... | Consider... | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| The lowest listed price and a small-scale beginner bass | Glarry GW101 | USD 63.79 |
| A red axe-style solid body with rosewood fretboard | Red Marceline Axe | USD 277.23 |
| A black basswood body with chrome hardware | Gene Simmons | USD 305.00 |
| Active 3-band EQ and a spalted maple top | ESP LTD B-204SM | USD 399.99 |
Product notes
Red Marceline Axe Electric Bass Guitar
This right-handed 4-string is listed at $277.23. It has a red finish, a basswood body, a rosewood fretboard, and a solid-body construction. The color and silhouette give it a distinct look that stands apart from the other bodies in this group. If you want a bass with a lively red style and a classic wood pairing, this is the model to consider. Keep in mind that the focus here is on body and fretboard materials, not on tone-shaping controls. If you need active EQ controls, the ESP LTD is the one in this lineup that includes that feature.
4 String Gene Simmons Electric Bass Guitar
This black 4-string is listed at $305.00, which is $27.77 more than the Red Marceline. Both basses share a basswood body and rosewood fretboard, but this one pairs that wood with chrome hardware and a much more classic rock color scheme. It's also right-handed and solid-body, listed as new. Choose this one if the black-and-chrome look fits your stage style or your personal preference better than the red axe shape. The higher price is tied to the different aesthetic rather than to different body wood or a different fretboard material.
Glarry GW101 36-Inch Child Electric Bass Guitar
At $63.79, the Glarry GW101 is the least expensive model in this comparison. It's a 36-inch right-handed bass designed for young or beginning players, with a rosewood fretboard, a mahogany body, 24 frets, and two single-coil pickups. The two volume knobs and master tone give a learner some control over the sound. Because the scale is built for a child, this isn't a substitute for a full-size bass if you're an adult player. For a young starter, the low listed price makes it an easy entry point.
ESP LTD B-204SM 4-String Electric Bass Guitar
The ESP LTD B-204SM is the highest-priced bass here at $399.99. It has a spalted maple top over an ash body, a 5-piece maple/jatoba neck, a roasted jatoba fingerboard, 24 extra-jumbo frets, and active electronics with a 3-band EQ. A profile padded gig bag is included with the instrument. The listing also identifies this as a used instrument, so the condition is something to factor in against the new models in this group. If you want active EQ and a distinctive wood top, this is the model that brings those features.
Final recommendation by use case
For a young beginner, the Glarry GW101 at $63.79 is the direct match. For someone drawn to a strong visual statement, the Red Marceline at $277.23 gives you that without the highest price. If black-and-chrome stage style is more important, the Gene Simmons at $305.00 covers it. For a player who wants active tone shaping and a modern neck build, the used ESP LTD B-204SM at $399.99 is the one to choose.
