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Best Ibanez 5-String Basses 2025

Premium Ibanez 5-string basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Ibanez BTB945-COL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Ibanez BTB945-COL

by Ibanez
Professional Use Alternative Styles Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Ibanez BTB945-COL5-String Electric BassBody: Okoume/ AshTop: Poplar burl5-Piece neck-thru-body with graphite...

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606697
$1,484
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Ibanez SR305E-DOT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Ibanez SR305E-DOT

by Ibanez
Professional Use Unique Designs Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Ibanez SR305E-DOT5-String Electric BassBody: NyatohBolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard: JatobaWhite dot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606651
$483
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez EHB1005F-AOM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Ibanez EHB1005F-AOM

by Ibanez
Custom Features Alternative Styles Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Ibanez EHB1005F-AOM5-String Electric BassFretless / fretlessBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 557377
$1,258
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez SR405EQM-SCB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Ibanez SR405EQM-SCB

by Ibanez
Professional Use Alternative Styles Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range with low B string
✓ PROS
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string

Ibanez SR405EQM-SCB5-String Electric BassBody: NyatohTop: Quilted mapleBolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606643
$703
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez SR3505-BK Prestige - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Ibanez SR3505-BK Prestige

by Ibanez
Alternative Styles Professional Use Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Ibanez SR3505-BK Prestige5-String Electric BassBody: AshBolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard: RosewoodMother...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606717
$2,639
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez BTB865SC-WKL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Ibanez BTB865SC-WKL

by Ibanez
Professional Use Extended Range Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Ibanez BTB865SC-WKLElectric Bass5 StringsBody: Ash / OkoumeTop: Ash5-Piece neck-through-body: Maple/ WalnutFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 568657
$1,154
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Ibanez TMB425B-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Ibanez TMB425B-BKF

by Ibanez
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Ibanez TMB425B-BKF5-String Electric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: EbonolFingerboard radius:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 606839
$494
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez SRD905-CTL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Ibanez SRD905-CTL

by Ibanez
Unique Designs Experimental Music Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string

Ibanez SRD905-CTL5-String Electric BassBody: OkoumeTop: Exotic mapleBolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606604
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez SR305EDX-BZM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Ibanez SR305EDX-BZM

by Ibanez
Custom Features Experimental Music Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Ibanez SR305EDX-BZM5-String Electric BassSR SeriesBody: Nyatoh5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple / WalnutFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 581836
$525
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez BTB605-TGF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Ibanez BTB605-TGF

by Ibanez
Experimental Music Unique Designs Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Ibanez BTB605-TGF5-String Electric BassBody: OkoumeTop: Poplar burl5-Piece neck-thru-body with graphite reinforcement...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606736
$934
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez SR6605-GFB Prestige - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Ibanez SR6605-GFB Prestige

by Ibanez
Custom Features Unique Designs Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Ibanez SR6605-GFB Prestige5-String Electric BassBody: MahoganyTop: Burled mapleNekc-thru-body: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606648
$3,629
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez SR305EB-WNF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Ibanez SR305EB-WNF

by Ibanez
Extended Range Custom Features Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string

Ibanez SR305EB-WNF5-String Electric BassBody: NyatohBolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard: JatobaWhite dot...

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606656
$483
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez SR305E-MSS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Ibanez SR305E-MSS

by Ibanez
Extended Range Experimental Music Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Ibanez SR305E-MSS5-String Electric BassSoundgear SeriesBody: NyatohBolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple/WalnutNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 518056
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez SR5505-MHF Prestige - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Ibanez SR5505-MHF Prestige

by Ibanez
Extended Range Alternative Styles Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string

Ibanez SR5505-MHF Prestige5-String Electric BassBody: MahoganyTop: Ovangkol5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606704
$2,969
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez EHB1505-SWL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Ibanez EHB1505-SWL

by Ibanez
Custom Features Extended Range Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Ibanez EHB1505-SWL5-String Electric BassEHB-SeriesBody: Lightweight African mahoganyTop: Burl poplar9-Piece bolt-on...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582097
$1,471
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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