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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.
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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
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What are the most popular 5-string Bass Guitars on Sweetwater.com?
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Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V - Ultraburst with Ebony Fingerboard
5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
$2,519.99 -
Ibanez Bass Workshop SRF705 Fretless Bass Guitar - Brown Burst Flat
4.5 out of 5 stars 39 reviews
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Ibanez Premium SR2605 5-string Bass Guitar - Cerulean Blue Burst
4.5 out of 5 stars 10 reviews
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Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East Signature 5-string Bass - White
5 out of 5 stars 11 reviews
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Ibanez Standard BTB745 Bass Guitar - Natural Low Gloss
5 out of 5 stars 13 reviews
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