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Best 6-String Basses 2025

Top-rated 6-string basses 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Extended Range For Solo Bass For Jazz Fusion For Progressive Rock For Advanced Techniques For Professional Recording
BRANDS: Ibanez Squier
Marcus Miller F10-6 NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Marcus Miller F10-6 NT

by Marcus Miller
Progressive Rock Advanced Techniques Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed
  • • Very wide neck requires significant adjustment

Marcus Miller F10-6 NT6-String Electric BassNew high-end bass model from Sireusing only high-quality woods and parts...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584440
$1,979
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Marleaux Contra 6 H. Jung - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Marleaux Contra 6 H. Jung

by Marleaux
Extended Range Jazz Fusion Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Guitar-like chord possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Maximum extended range with high C string
  • • Solo bass performance capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed
  • • Very wide neck requires significant adjustment

Marleaux Contra 6 H. Jung6-String Electric BassHeiko Jung signature modelBody: MapleTop: Spruce3-Piece neck-thru-body:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 541988
$11,319
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Sandberg California II SL TT 6 BK MN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Sandberg California II SL TT 6 BK MN

by Sandberg
Progressive Rock Jazz Fusion Solo Bass
Key Feature:
• Maximum extended range with high C string
✓ PROS
  • • Solo bass performance capabilities
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Very wide neck requires significant adjustment
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed

Sandberg California II SL TT 6 BK MN6-String Bass GuitarThe SL series features a very light bodyPaulownia bodyMaple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 477480
$2,969
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Torillo Shevette 6 Double Cut Pom - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Torillo Shevette 6 Double Cut Pom

by Torillo
Solo Bass Professional Recording Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
  • • Solo bass performance capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Steep learning curve from 4-string
  • • Very wide neck requires significant adjustment

Torillo Shevette 6 Double Cut Pom6-String Electric BassBody: Sapele PomeleBolt-on 3-piece neck: Maple/Amaranth with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 557782
$4,179
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Ibanez BTB25TH6-SLM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Ibanez BTB25TH6-SLM

by Ibanez
Progressive Rock Professional Recording Solo Bass
Key Feature:
• Advanced tapping and chording techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Solo bass performance capabilities
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed
  • • Limited availability compared to 4/5-string

Ibanez BTB25TH6-SLM6-String Electric BassBTB seriesBody: Okoume5-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple / WalnutFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581824
$1,407
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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-6 Vin MO BTHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sadowsky MetroLine 24-6 Vin MO BTHP

by Sadowsky
Jazz Fusion Extended Range Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Guitar-like chord possibilities
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Complex string spacing considerations
  • • Steep learning curve from 4-string

Sadowsky MetroLine 24-6 Vin MO BTHP6-String Electric BassBody: American red alderBolt-on neck: American...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 611726
$7,039
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Ibanez BTB946-COL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Ibanez BTB946-COL

by Ibanez
Progressive Rock Solo Bass Professional Recording
Key Feature:
• Guitar-like chord possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Solo bass performance capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed
  • • Steep learning curve from 4-string

Ibanez BTB946-COL6-String Electric BassBody: Okoume/ AshTop: Poplar burl5-Piece neck-thru-body with graphite...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606732
$1,594
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Ibanez SRMS806-DTW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Ibanez SRMS806-DTW

by Ibanez
Progressive Rock Solo Bass Advanced Techniques
Key Feature:
• Advanced tapping and chording techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Guitar-like chord possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Steep learning curve from 4-string
  • • Very wide neck requires significant adjustment

Ibanez SRMS806-DTW6-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: OkoumeTop: Burl poplar5-Piece bolt-on neck: Jatoba /...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 557419
$1,264
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Squier CV Bass VI MN BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Squier CV Bass VI MN BLK

by Squier
Solo Bass Advanced Techniques Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Solo bass performance capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Guitar-like chord possibilities
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability compared to 4/5-string
  • • Complex string spacing considerations

Squier CV Bass VI MN BLK6-String Electric BassClassic Vibe seriesBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 621710
$593
Buy at Thomann View Details
Squier CV Bass VI LRL BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Squier CV Bass VI LRL BK

by Squier
Advanced Techniques Solo Bass Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
  • • Guitar-like chord possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed
  • • Very wide neck requires significant adjustment

Squier CV Bass VI LRL BKElectric Bass 6-String ModelClassic Vibe SeriesPoplar bodyMaple neckBolt-on neck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 457333
$464
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Sadowsky MetroLine 24-6 Mod MO BTHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sadowsky MetroLine 24-6 Mod MO BTHP

by Sadowsky
Solo Bass Advanced Techniques Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Guitar-like chord possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
  • • Solo bass performance capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Steep learning curve from 4-string
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed

Sadowsky MetroLine 24-6 Mod MO BTHP6-String Electric BassBody: American red alderBolt-on neck: American...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611727
$7,149
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Marleaux MBass 6 Worn Spruce Ltd - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Marleaux MBass 6 Worn Spruce Ltd

by Marleaux
Advanced Techniques Jazz Fusion Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Guitar-like chord possibilities
  • • Maximum extended range with high C string
✗ CONS
  • • Steep learning curve from 4-string
  • • Limited availability compared to 4/5-string

Marleaux MBass 6 Worn Spruce Ltd6-String Electric BassExclusive edition of the MBassspecially designed for Thomann in...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 492124
$6,445
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Harley Benton BZ-6000 II NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton BZ-6000 II NT

by Harley Benton
Professional Recording Advanced Techniques Solo Bass
Key Feature:
• Advanced tapping and chording techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced tapping and chording techniques
  • • Solo bass performance capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Very wide neck requires significant adjustment
  • • Steep learning curve from 4-string

Harley Benton BZ-6000 II NT6-String Electric BassDeluxe SeriesBody: Mahogany / Ash / Mahogany / AshTop: AAA flamed...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 521726
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez GSR206B-WNF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Ibanez GSR206B-WNF

by Ibanez
Advanced Techniques Professional Recording Solo Bass
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Guitar-like chord possibilities
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed
  • • Limited availability compared to 4/5-string

Ibanez GSR206B-WNF6-String Electric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: MapleFretboard: JatobaWhite dot fretboard inlays22 Medium...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 356134
$395
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Ibanez GSR186-PW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Ibanez GSR186-PW

by Ibanez
Advanced Techniques Professional Recording Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Professional versatility
✓ PROS
  • • Solo bass performance capabilities
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Complex string spacing considerations
  • • Specialized setup and maintenance needed

Ibanez GSR186-PW6-String Electric BassBody: OkoumeNeck: MapleFingerboard: PurpleheartNeck profile: GSR6Fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 620890
$329
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How to Choose the Best 6-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 6-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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