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Best Harley Benton 5-String Basses 2025

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Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Extended Range For Unique Designs For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Alternative Styles For Professional Use
BRANDS: Sadowsky Ibanez Warwick Marcus Miller Yamaha Harley Benton Sterling by Music Man Spector Lakland Music Man Sandberg Cort Fodera Marleaux
Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT

by Harley Benton
Custom Features Extended Range Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT5-String Electric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: Mahogany / Ash / Mahogany / AshTop: AAA flamed...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 521703
$549
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Experimental Music Extended Range Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT*5-String Electric Bass*Deluxe...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581010
$567
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 1

by Harley Benton
Alternative Styles Unique Designs Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series*5 String...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 519753
$273
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Bundle

by Harley Benton
Alternative Styles Extended Range Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range with low B string
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570667
$237
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Unique Designs Custom Features Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series*5-String...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 541451
$240
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2

by Harley Benton
Extended Range Professional Use Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series*5 String...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 519755
$347
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Series

by Harley Benton
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Harley Benton B-550 Black Progressive Series5-String Electric BassAlder bodyCanadian maple neckBolt-on neck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 317315
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-550 White Progressive Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton B-550 White Progressive Bundle

by Harley Benton
Extended Range Experimental Music Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string

Harley Benton B-550 White Progressive Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton B-550 White Progressive...

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570661
$237
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series

by Harley Benton
Extended Range Experimental Music Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe SeriesElectric Bass5-StringDeluxe SeriesBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleNeck profile:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 361462
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series

by Harley Benton
Professional Use Alternative Styles Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series5 String Electric BassBody: PoplarBolt-on maple neckRoseacer fingerboardMatching...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 493195
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-550 White Progressive Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton B-550 White Progressive Series

by Harley Benton
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Harley Benton B-550 White Progressive Series5-String Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck from Canadian mapleNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 317316
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Series

by Harley Benton
Experimental Music Extended Range Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Harley Benton B-550 QTB Progressive Series5-String Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck from Canadian mapleNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 317317
$197
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Extended Range Unique Designs Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 540379
$195
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series

by Harley Benton
Custom Features Alternative Styles Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series5-String Electric BassDeluxe SeriesPoplar bodyFlamed maple topCanadian maple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361465
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series Bundle

by Harley Benton
Extended Range Custom Features Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string

Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MM-85A SB Deluxe Series*5-String...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 541452
$237
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 5-String 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 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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