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Best Spector 5-String Basses 2025

Premium Spector 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
Spector Euro LX 5 BSM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Spector Euro LX 5 BSM

by Spector
Professional Use Custom Features Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Spector Euro LX 5 BSM5-String Electric BassBody: AlderTop: flamed maple3-Piece maple neckFingerboard: RosewoodFrets:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 473383
$3,189
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Spector Euro 5 CST Nat Violet Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Spector Euro 5 CST Nat Violet Burst

by Spector
Unique Designs Extended Range Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Spector Euro 5 CST Nat Violet Burst5-String Electric BassBody: European ash with a walnut stripeTop: European poplar...

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603231
$3,409
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Spector NS Ethos HP 5 Plum Crazy - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Spector NS Ethos HP 5 Plum Crazy

by Spector
Unique Designs Extended Range Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Spector NS Ethos HP 5 Plum Crazy5-String Electric BassBody: Alder3-Piece neck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 575217
$2,199
Buy at Thomann View Details
Spector Performer 5 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Spector Performer 5 BK

by Spector
Alternative Styles Professional Use Custom Features
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

Spector Performer 5 BK5-String electric bassNato body3-Piece bolted maple neckAmara fretboard24 FretsScale: 889...

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 474764
$549
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Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Red Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Red Burst

by Spector
Alternative Styles Professional Use Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Red Burst5-String Electric BassBody: European ash with a walnut stripeTop: European poplar...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 603230
$3,409
Buy at Thomann View Details
Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Gloss

by Spector
Unique Designs Extended Range Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Gloss5-String Electric BassBody: European ash with a walnut stripeTop: European poplar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 603229
$3,409
Buy at Thomann View Details
Spector Euro Classic 5 SMGG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Spector Euro Classic 5 SMGG

by Spector
Extended Range Alternative Styles Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Spector Euro Classic 5 SMGG5 String Electric BassBody: Maple3 Piece maple neckFingerboard: RosewoodPickups: EMG...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 577373
$3,289
Buy at Thomann View Details
Spector NS-5 Bleached - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Spector NS-5 Bleached

by Spector
Experimental Music Extended Range Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Spector NS-5 Bleached5-String Electric BassUSA Customshop ModelWeight-reduced body sides: Flamed maple3-Piece...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582083
$8,799
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Spector Euro 5 RST LTD Turquoise - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Spector Euro 5 RST LTD Turquoise

by Spector
Alternative Styles Extended Range Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string

Spector Euro 5 RST LTD Turquoise5-String Electric BassBody: PaulowniaTop: Flamed maple3-Piece neck: Flamed maplewith...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 529639
$3,255
Buy at Thomann View Details
Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Black Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Black Burst

by Spector
Custom Features Unique Designs Experimental Music
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

Spector Euro 5 CST Natural Black Burst5-String Electric BassBody: AshTop: European poplar burlNeck-thru-body:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603172
$3,409
Buy at Thomann View Details
Spector NS-5 Bernstein - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Spector NS-5 Bernstein

by Spector
Alternative Styles Extended Range Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Spector NS-5 Bernstein5-String Electric BassCustom Shop ModelWeight-reduced body: Swamp ashTop: Spalted maple3-Piece...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 582072
$9,129
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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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