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What is this?Fingerboard Material
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What is this?Middle Pickup
What is this?Bridge Pickup
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Explore 5-string Bass Guitars at Sweetwater
Like you, we’re big fans of deep bass. Sweetwater’s massive selection of 5-string basses may seem daunting at first, but with longtime favorites like the Jazz Bass V and StingRay 5, plus dozens more modern and old-school body styles to choose from, you’ll find a comfortable instrument that fits your style and your budget.
New to 5-string bass? Our bass guitar tuning guide has everything you need to lock in your low B, fast.
Choosing the Right Tonewoods for Your 5-String Bass
Sweetwater carries 5-string basses in a wide variety of body materials. Our selection includes beloved classics like mahogany, ash, and maple, along with less traditional options such as wenge, box elder burl, and others. The same goes for neck and fingerboard woods. Whether you’re into conventional favorites like maple and rosewood or modern classics like bubinga and Richlite, your hands will have no problem finding something to grab onto.
Customizing Your Tone & Feel with Pickups, Preamps, and More
Drawn to the single-coil growl of a Fender 5 string bass or the humbucking punch of an Ibanez 5 string bass? Sweetwater gives you your choice of pickup and preamp configurations, including active, passive, and hybrid setups. Many models also offer a variety of nut widths, string spacings, fret counts, and scale lengths (including traditional 34-inch and longer 35-inch extended scales).
Finish Options for Right- and Left-handed 5-String Bass Guitars
While there’s some debate around how much a finish affects tone, what’s not debatable is that your new 5-string will look the part. We offer basses in a range of body finishes, including urethane, lacquer, gloss, satin, and more. And if you’re a lefty, don’t fret. We have left-handed 5-string bass guitars for you, too.
Need Help Choosing a 5 String Bass Guitar? Sweetwater Has You Covered
No matter if you’re looking for a 5-string take on a vintage classic or an ergonomic multi-scale for metal, prog, and gospel, you’ll find the look and feel that fits you at Sweetwater. Many models come loaded with gig-ready features like active electronics, onboard EQ, and pickup blend controls to give you plenty of control over your low-end tone.
Ready to embark on the ultimate tone quest but need a little help finding the trailhead? We’re happy to be your guide. Give us a call, and let’s talk instruments. Our Sales Engineers know basses and can help you navigate the ocean of features and characteristics. We’ll help you zero in on what’s important to you in a 5-string bass guitar and get an axe into your hands so you can get back to Job One: making music.
What are the most popular brands for 5-string Bass Guitars on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular 5-string Bass Guitars on Sweetwater.com?
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Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V - Avalanche with Maple Fingerboard
5 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
$2,519.99 -
Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature 5-string Bass - White
5 out of 5 stars 14 reviews
$4,099.99 -
Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB805MS 5-string Bass Guitar - Transparent Grey Flat
5 out of 5 stars 10 reviews
$1,499.99 -
Ibanez Premium SR2605 5-string Bass Guitar - Cerulean Blue Burst
4.5 out of 5 stars 10 reviews
$1,899.99 -
Warwick Pro Series Thumb BO 5-string Bass - Natural Satin
5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
$3,780.00
Why shop 5-string Bass Guitars at Sweetwater.com?
With a massive selection of 5-string Bass Guitars, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about 5-string Bass Guitars, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
