Bass, 5 String count
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+Five strings extend the range below standard bass
+Bass guitar suits rhythm and low-end playing
−Five strings are less common than four-string basses
$3,249.00-25%List: $4,345.00
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Warwick Pro Series Thumb BO 5-string Bass - Burgundy Red Transparent Satin
$3,249.00as of 11/04/2026 07:40 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the range below standard bass
+Bass guitar suits rhythm and low-end playing
Cons−Five strings are less common than four-string basses
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$3,415.00-21%List: $4,315.00
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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-fret Vintage M/J Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-string - Nirvana Black Transparent Satin
$3,415.00as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
+Vintage M/J pickup setup offers two tonal options
Cons−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five-string bass gives a wider low range than a standard four-string
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface
+Vintage 70s styling for a classic Jazz Bass look
−Five strings can take more adjustment than a four-string bass
$559.99
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Squier Classic Vibe 70s 5-String Jazz Bass, Black, Maple Fingerboard | 5-string bass guitar for beginners, vintage 70s
$559.99as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
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+Five-string bass gives a wider low range than a standard four-string
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface
+Vintage 70s styling for a classic Jazz Bass look
+Beginner-friendly bass guitar designed for new players
Cons−Five strings can take more adjustment than a four-string bass
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Red Alder body for a balanced, warm tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$3,805.00
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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-fret Vintage M/J Bass, Red Alder Body, 5-string - Burgundy Burst Transparent Satin$3,805.00as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Red Alder body for a balanced, warm tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
+Vintage M/J pickup setup offers two tonal options
Cons−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five-string bass gives a lower range than four-string models
+Walnut stain body with laurel fingerboard
+Bass type suits low-end playing and band use
−Five strings require a wider neck to fret
$499.99
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Jackson JS Series 5-String Spectra Bass JS3V, Walnut Stain, Laurel Fingerboard
$499.99as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
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+Five-string bass gives a lower range than four-string models
+Walnut stain body with laurel fingerboard
+Bass type suits low-end playing and band use
Cons−Five strings require a wider neck to fret
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Red Alder body for a balanced, warm tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-fret Vintage J/J Bass, Red Alder Body, 5-string - Bora Blueburst Transparent SatinNo current price. Check it at the store.View on AmazonPros
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Red Alder body for a balanced, warm tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
+Vintage J/J pickup setup for a classic J-style sound
Cons−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$4,205.00
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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-fret Hybrid P/J Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-string - Nirvana Black Transparent Satin$4,205.00as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
+Hybrid P/J pickup configuration offers two tonal options
Cons−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$4,840.00
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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-fret Hybrid P/J Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-string - Solid Dark Lake Placid Blue Metallic High Polish$4,840.00as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
+Hybrid P/J pickup configuration offers two tonal options
Cons−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
$3,325.00
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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-fret Vintage J/J Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-string - Ocean Blue Transparent Satin$3,325.00as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
+Vintage J/J pickup setup for a classic J-style sound
Cons−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings for a wider low range
+Neck-through construction for sustain and stability
+Bass guitar with five strings
−Haunted Moss finish is a color only
$1,799.99
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Spector Icon NS-5 Neck Through 5-String Bass Guitar - Haunted Moss
$1,799.99as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
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+Five strings for a wider low range
+Neck-through construction for sustain and stability
+Bass guitar with five strings
Cons−Haunted Moss finish is a color only
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-fret Vintage P/J Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-string - Nirvana Black Transparent SatinNo current price. Check it at the store.View on AmazonPros
+Five strings extend the low range below a standard four-string bass
+Swamp Ash body for a resonant, full-bodied tone
+21 frets extend the playable range up the neck
+Vintage P/J pickup setup offers two tonal options
Cons−Five-string neck is wider than a four-string neck
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five-string bass adds extra low range
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface
+Suitable for beginners moving up to advanced playing
$559.99
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Squier Classic Vibe 70s 5-String Jazz Bass, Natural, Maple Fingerboard | Beginner to pro 5-string bass under $500,
$559.99as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
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+Five-string bass adds extra low range
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, smooth playing surface
+Suitable for beginners moving up to advanced playing
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five-string bass for a wider low range
+Mahogany body with maple neck
+22 frets on the neck
$279.99
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Ibanez GSRM25BK MiKro - Black | 5-string electric bass with mahogany body, maple neck and 22 frets
$279.99as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
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+Five-string bass for a wider low range
+Mahogany body with maple neck
+22 frets on the neck
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the range below standard four-string bass
+Mahogany body with jatoba fretboard and maple neck
+Electric bass type for amplified playing
$279.99
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Ibanez Gio SR 5 String Electric Bass - Black | 5-string mahogany body with jatoba fretboard and maple neck for
$279.99as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the range below standard four-string bass
+Mahogany body with jatoba fretboard and maple neck
+Electric bass type for amplified playing
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Bass, 5 String count
+5-string configuration adds a lower range for extended bass playing
+Electric bass type for amplified low-end playing
+Yamaha TRBX505 model line
$679.99
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Pros
+5-string configuration adds a lower range for extended bass playing
+Electric bass type for amplified low-end playing
+Yamaha TRBX505 model line
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the range below a standard four-string bass
+Multiscale neck design for varied string tension
+Bass guitar type for playing low-end parts in a band
$1,099.99
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Ibanez SRMS805DTW SR Bass Workshop 5-String Multiscale Bass Guitar (Deep Twiligh
$1,099.99as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the range below a standard four-string bass
+Multiscale neck design for varied string tension
+Bass guitar type for playing low-end parts in a band
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings for an extended bass range
+Acoustic-electric design for amplified playing
+Includes a signature gig bag
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Ortega Ken Taylor Signature Series 5-String Acoustic-Electric Bass, Solid Spruce w/Signature gig bag (KTSM2-5)No current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Pros
+Five strings for an extended bass range
+Acoustic-electric design for amplified playing
+Includes a signature gig bag
Compared with the 44 guitars on this page+Solid top: only 77 of 1563 here have one
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five-string electric bass with an extended low range
+Maple fingerboard for a bright feel
+DarkRay model line from Music Man
$3,099.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5-string Bass Guitar - Gold Bar with Maple Fingerboard$3,099.00as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
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+Five-string electric bass with an extended low range
+Maple fingerboard for a bright feel
+DarkRay model line from Music Man
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the bass range below standard four-string models
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm, traditional feel
+Made in the USA Classic series model
$3,650.00
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Lakland USA Classic 55-14 5-string Bass Guitar - Aged Sonic Blue with Rosewood Fingerboard$3,650.00as of 11/03/2026 23:50 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the bass range below standard four-string models
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm, traditional feel
+Made in the USA Classic series model
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the bass range below standard four-string models
+PJ pickup configuration blends split-coil and single-coil tones
+Made in the USA Classic series model
$3,250.00
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Lakland USA Classic 55-64 PJ 5-string Bass Guitar - 3-tone Sunburst$3,250.00as of 11/03/2026 23:50 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the bass range below standard four-string models
+PJ pickup configuration blends split-coil and single-coil tones
+Made in the USA Classic series model
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Bass, 5 String count
+Swamp ash body for a balanced, resonant tone
+Five-string configuration for extended low range
+24-fret neck for higher playing range
$4,255.00
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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-fret Modern Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-string - Ocean Blue Transparent Satin$4,255.00as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
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+Swamp ash body for a balanced, resonant tone
+Five-string configuration for extended low range
+24-fret neck for higher playing range
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five-string configuration for extended low range
+24-fret neck for higher playing range
+Single cut solid black satin body
$4,945.00
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Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage Single Cut 5-string Electric Bass Guitar - Solid Black Satin, 24-fret$4,945.00as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
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+Five-string configuration for extended low range
+24-fret neck for higher playing range
+Single cut solid black satin body
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings for a wider low range
+Neck-through construction for sustain and stability
+Bass guitar with five strings
$1,799.99
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Spector Icon NS-5 Neck Through 5-String Bass Guitar - Black & Blue
$1,799.99as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
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+Five strings for a wider low range
+Neck-through construction for sustain and stability
+Bass guitar with five strings
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings for a wider low range
+Neck-through construction for sustain and stability
+Bass guitar with five strings
$1,799.99
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Spector Icon NS-5 Neck Through 5-String Bass Guitar - Black Stain
$1,799.99as of 11/04/2026 04:38 PST - Details
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+Five strings for a wider low range
+Neck-through construction for sustain and stability
+Bass guitar with five strings
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five-string bass guitar for an extended low range
+StingRay 5 Special bass from the Music Man line
+Single-type model for players who want a simpler setup
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 Special 5-string Bass Guitar - DazzlerNo current price. Check it at the store.View on AmazonPros
+Five-string bass guitar for an extended low range
+StingRay 5 Special bass from the Music Man line
+Single-type model for players who want a simpler setup
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Bass, 5 String count
+5-string configuration adds a low B string to the range
+Headless design keeps the instrument compact and lighter to carry
+Ergonomic body shape for comfortable playing in a seated or standing position
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Ibanez EHB Ergonomic Headless Bass 5-string Bass Guitar - Midnight Arctic Ocean MatteNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Pros
+5-string configuration adds a low B string to the range
+Headless design keeps the instrument compact and lighter to carry
+Ergonomic body shape for comfortable playing in a seated or standing position
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the range below a standard four-string bass
+Bass guitar type for playing low-end parts in a band
$529.99
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Ibanez SR Standard 5-string Electric Bass - Black Ice Frozen Matte
$529.99as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
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+Five strings extend the range below a standard four-string bass
+Bass guitar type for playing low-end parts in a band
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Bass, 5 String count
+Five strings extend the bass range below standard four-string bass
+Headless design reduces overall weight and size
−Headless design may feel unfamiliar to players used to traditional necks
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Cort 5-String Headless Space Bass Star Dust BlackNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Pros
+Five strings extend the bass range below standard four-string bass
+Headless design reduces overall weight and size
Cons−Headless design may feel unfamiliar to players used to traditional necks
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