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Best 5-String Acoustic Basses 2025

Top-rated 5-string acoustic basses 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

SKILL LEVELS: For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Folk For World Music For Fusion
BRANDS: Warwick
Warwick Alien Deluxe Hybrid 5 BLS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Warwick Alien Deluxe Hybrid 5 BLS

by Warwick
Folk Fusion World Music
Key Feature:
• Versatile string options
✓ PROS
  • • Natural acoustic tone
  • • Versatile string options
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification for ensembles
  • • More expensive than 4-string

Warwick Alien Deluxe Hybrid 5 BLS5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupConstruction: Thin-Line - body depth: 80 mmTop:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 507973
$1,022
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Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature

by Ortega
Folk Progressive Fusion
Key Feature:
• Versatile string options
✓ PROS
  • • Rich harmonic content
  • • Natural acoustic tone
✗ CONS
  • • More complex fingering patterns
  • • Higher string tension

Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupKen Taylor Signature ModelTop: Solid spruceBack...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606609
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 Hybrid Thinline - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 Hybrid Thinline

by Warwick
Progressive Jazz Folk
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
  • • Rich harmonic content
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification for ensembles
  • • More complex fingering patterns

Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 Hybrid Thinline5-String Acoustic BassDesign: Thin-Line - body depth 80 mmSitka spruce topWalnut...

⭐ 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 468251
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Bundle

by Harley Benton
Jazz Fusion Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Versatile string options
✓ PROS
  • • Rich harmonic content
  • • Great for solo bass work
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More complex fingering patterns

Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series*5-String...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 537169
$237
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega D7CE-5 Deep - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Ortega D7CE-5 Deep

by Ortega
Classical Crossover Folk Fusion
Key Feature:
• Rich harmonic content
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Versatile string options
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than 4-string
  • • Higher string tension

Ortega D7CE-5 Deep5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupDeep seriesWith cutawayTop: SpruceBack and Sides: MahoganyMahogany...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 581587
$361
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 NT

by Warwick
Progressive World Music Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Great for solo bass work
✓ PROS
  • • Great for solo bass work
  • • Versatile string options
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification for ensembles
  • • More complex fingering patterns

Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 NT5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupTop: solid Sitka spruceBack and sides: AgathisSet-in...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 492022
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Progressive Fusion World Music
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic tone
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Great for solo bass work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than 4-string
  • • Higher string tension

Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series*5-String...

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 537167
$226
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 BK

by Warwick
Folk Classical Crossover Jazz
Key Feature:
• Versatile string options
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Natural acoustic tone
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More complex fingering patterns

Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 BK5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupTop: solid Sitka spruceBack and sides: AgathisSet-in...

⭐ 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 491902
$813
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Bc 61-CM 5 Acoustic Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Furch Bc 61-CM 5 Acoustic Bass

by Furch
Fusion Folk World Music
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic tone
✓ PROS
  • • Rich harmonic content
  • • Great for solo bass work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than 4-string
  • • Higher string tension

Furch Bc 61-CM 5 Acoustic Bass5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupVenetian cutawayTop: Solid AA cedarBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 270037
$2,177
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega D8CE-5 Deep - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Ortega D8CE-5 Deep

by Ortega
Classical Crossover Progressive World Music
Key Feature:
• Versatile string options
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile string options
  • • Great for solo bass work
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension
  • • Requires amplification for ensembles

Ortega D8CE-5 Deep5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupDeep seriesWith cutawayTop: SpruceBack and Sides: MahoganyMahogany...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 581593
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick Alien 5 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Warwick Alien 5 NT

by Warwick
World Music Classical Crossover Fusion
Key Feature:
• Rich harmonic content
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile string options
  • • Great for solo bass work
✗ CONS
  • • Requires amplification for ensembles
  • • More expensive than 4-string

Warwick Alien 5 NT5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupTop: solid AAAA Sitka spruceBack and sides: ovangkolSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 492913
$1,759
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 NT

by Warwick
Folk Classical Crossover Jazz
Key Feature:
• Versatile string options
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile string options
  • • Natural acoustic tone
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More expensive than 4-string

Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 NT5-String Acoustic Bass with PickupRockBass seriesTop: solid AA Sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 492793
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series

by Harley Benton
World Music Folk Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for solo bass work
✓ PROS
  • • Great for solo bass work
  • • Versatile string options
✗ CONS
  • • More complex fingering patterns
  • • Higher string tension

Harley Benton B-35BK Acoustic Bass Series5-String Acoustic BassStyle: Super Jumbo with cutawayTop: SpruceBack and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 299114
$197
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 5-String Acoustic Basses

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 5-string acoustic basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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