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Best 5-String Electric Double Basses 2025

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

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Jazz For Fusion For Contemporary Classical For Studio Work For Extended Range
BRANDS: NS Design
NS Design WAV5c-OB-TR Omni Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

NS Design WAV5c-OB-TR Omni Bass

by NS Design
Studio Work Contemporary Classical Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility
✓ PROS
  • • No acoustic feedback issues
  • • Modern versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Limited classical applications
  • • Higher cost than 4-string

NS Design WAV5-OB-TR Omni Bass5-String Electric Omni BassSelf-powered polar piezo pickupPizzicato / Arco...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 412110
$2,024
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-DB-BK Electric Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

NS Design NXT5a-DB-BK Electric Bass

by NS Design
Modern Jazz Extended Range Studio Work
Key Feature:
• No acoustic feedback issues
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • No acoustic feedback issues
✗ CONS
  • • Limited classical applications
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

NS Design NXT5a-DB-BK Upright BassElectric upright bass5-StringActive dual mode outputWith polar pickup systemSelector...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 253363
$3,058
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-DB-SB Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

NS Design NXT5a-DB-SB Double Bass

by NS Design
Extended Range Contemporary Classical Modern Jazz
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • No acoustic feedback issues
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic amplification dependency
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

NS Design NXT5a-DB-SB Double BassElectric Upright Bass5-StringDual Mode Active OutputWith polar pickup systemSelector...

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 253362
$3,036
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR5M-DB Zebra Wood Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

NS Design CR5M-DB Zebra Wood Bass

by NS Design
Studio Work Fusion Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Extended low range capability
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low range capability
  • • Modern versatility
✗ CONS
  • • More complex fingering patterns
  • • Limited classical applications

NS Design CR5M-DB Zebra Wood BassElectric 5-string double bassWith additional EMG magnet pickup systemMaple bodyEbony...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 405841
$6,589
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR5 Upright Bass Amber - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

NS Design CR5 Upright Bass Amber

by NS Design
Contemporary Classical Modern Jazz Studio Work
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • Extended low range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Limited classical applications
  • • Electronic amplification dependency

NS Design CR5 Upright Bass AmberElectric 5-String Double BassBody: MapleRichlite composite fingerboard106 cm Scale...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 194964
$5,709
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c Bass Black Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

NS Design WAV5c Bass Black Gloss

by NS Design
Studio Work Contemporary Classical Fusion
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low range capability
  • • Professional recording standard
✗ CONS
  • • More complex fingering patterns
  • • Higher cost than 4-string

NS Design WAV5c-DB-BK Double Bass5-String Electric Upright BassSelf-powered Polar Piezo pickupPizz/Arco...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 402018
$2,254
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design CR5M-DB Amber Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

NS Design CR5M-DB Amber Bass

by NS Design
Modern Jazz Fusion Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Modern versatility
  • • Professional recording standard
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost than 4-string
  • • Electronic amplification dependency

NS Design CR5M-DB Amber Bass5-String Electric Double BassWith additional EMG magnetic pickup systemMaple bodyRichlite...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 194967
$6,358
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c Bass Translucent Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

NS Design WAV5c Bass Translucent Red

by NS Design
Extended Range Fusion Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • Extended low range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost than 4-string
  • • Electronic amplification dependency

NS Design WAV5c-DB-TR Double Bass5-String WAV E double bassSelf-powered Polar Piezo pickupPizzo / Arco switchFretboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 402020
$2,254
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c-OB-AB Omni Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

NS Design WAV5c-OB-AB Omni Bass

by NS Design
Contemporary Classical Fusion Modern Jazz
Key Feature:
• No acoustic feedback issues
✓ PROS
  • • No acoustic feedback issues
  • • Professional recording standard
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More complex fingering patterns

NS Design WAV5c-OB-AB Omni Bass5-String Electric BassSelf-powered polar piezo pickupPizzicato / Arco switchFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 412105
$2,079
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c Bass Brilliant White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

NS Design WAV5c Bass Brilliant White

by NS Design
Modern Jazz Studio Work Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Consistent electronic output
✓ PROS
  • • Modern versatility
  • • No acoustic feedback issues
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Electronic amplification dependency

NS Design WAV5-DB-BW Double Bass5-String WAV Electric Upright Double BassSelf-powered polar piezo pickupPizz. / Arco...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 402021
$2,254
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-OB-AB Omni Bass B-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

NS Design NXT5a-OB-AB Omni Bass B-G

by NS Design
Modern Jazz Contemporary Classical Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • No acoustic feedback issues
✗ CONS
  • • Limited classical applications
  • • More complex fingering patterns

NS Design NXT5a-OB-AB Omni Bass B-G5-String Electric Omni BassScale: 34"With Polar pickup systemActive dual mode...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382338
$3,234
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c Bass Amberburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

NS Design WAV5c Bass Amberburst

by NS Design
Studio Work Modern Jazz Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• No acoustic feedback issues
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording standard
  • • Modern versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More complex fingering patterns

NS Design WAV5-DB-AB Double Bass5-String WAV electric upright double bassSelf-powered polar piezo pickupPizz. / Arco...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 402016
$2,254
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design WAV5c-OB-BK Omni Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

NS Design WAV5c-OB-BK Omni Bass

by NS Design
Studio Work Contemporary Classical Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Modern versatility
✓ PROS
  • • No acoustic feedback issues
  • • Extended low range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Higher cost than 4-string

NS Design WAV5c-OB-BK Omni Bass5-String Electric BassSelf-powered Polar Piezo pickupPizzicato / Arco switchFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 412106
$2,035
Buy at Thomann View Details
NS Design NXT5a-OB-BK Omni Bass B-G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

NS Design NXT5a-OB-BK Omni Bass B-G

by NS Design
Extended Range Studio Work Modern Jazz
Key Feature:
• No acoustic feedback issues
✓ PROS
  • • Consistent electronic output
  • • Extended low range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More complex fingering patterns

NS Design NXT5 Omni Bass B-G Black5-String Electric Omni BassWith polar pickup systemActive dual mode outputBattery...

⭐ 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 319196
$3,234
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez UB805-MOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Ibanez UB805-MOB

by Ibanez
Fusion Modern Jazz Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Professional recording standard
✓ PROS
  • • Modern versatility
  • • Extended low range capability
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic amplification dependency
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Ibanez UB805-MOB5-String Electric Double BassBody: Maple5-String neck-thru: Maple / walnutFingerboard: JatobaWhite dot...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 557424
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 5-String Electric Double 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 electric double 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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