Best Multi-scale Basses 2026
Top-rated multi-scale basses 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 NA
by
Strandberg
Technical Performance
Extended Range
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 NAHeadless Electric BassBody: BasswoodTop: Flamed maple veneerBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609749
$2,639
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall D-Roc Standard BPC Matte
by
Dingwall
Ergonomic Playing
Professional Use
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Limited availability
Dingwall D-Roc Standard BPC MatteMultiscale Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Pau FerroNeck...
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 520926
$2,584
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Gold Matte MN
by
Dingwall
Progressive Music
Professional Use
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Better intonation across all strings
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Requires adjustment period
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Gold Matte MNMulti-Scale Electric BassAdam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) signature...
⭐
4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600758
$3,354
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Ibanez EHB1506MS-ABL
by
Ibanez
Technical Performance
Ergonomic Playing
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • Not traditional bass design
Ibanez EHB1506MS-ABL6-String Electric BassEHB-SeriesBody: Lightweight African mahoganyTop: Burl poplar9-Piece bolt-on...
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 582093
$1,935
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Spector NS Dimension MS 4 Inferno Red
by
Spector
Ergonomic Playing
Extended Range
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • May feel unusual initially
Spector NS Dimension MS 4 Inferno RedElectric BassBody: AshTop: Poplar burl5-Piece through-neck: Wenge /...
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547838
$1,649
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Black Forrest
by
Dingwall
Extended Range
Modern Design
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Limited availability
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Black ForrestMultiscale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: mapleFingerboard: MapleNeck...
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 564920
$3,354
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Vintage Burst
by
Dingwall
Professional Use
Extended Range
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Limited availability
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Vintage BurstMulti-scale 5-string electric bassBody: Swamp ashTop: Quilted mapleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 586128
$3,244
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Laguna Seca Blue
by
Dingwall
Progressive Music
Professional Use
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • Not traditional bass design
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Laguna Seca BlueMulti-Scale Electric BassAdam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) Signature...
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613932
$3,189
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 CH
by
Strandberg
Modern Design
Ergonomic Playing
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Not traditional bass design
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 CH5-String Electric BassBody: BasswoodTop: Flamed maple veneerBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605781
$2,749
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Dingwall D-Roc Standard Ducati White
by
Dingwall
Professional Use
Extended Range
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all strings
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Requires adjustment period
- • Limited availability
Dingwall D-Roc Standard Ducati WhiteMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Pau...
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613622
$2,474
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Inferno Red
by
Spector
Professional Use
Modern Design
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Better intonation across all strings
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Limited availability
Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Inferno Red5-String BassBody: AshTop: Burl poplar5-String neck-thru-body: Wenge /...
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 547822
$1,979
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Spector NS Dimension HP 4 White
by
Spector
Ergonomic Playing
Technical Performance
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Not traditional bass design
Spector NS Dimension HP 4 WhiteMultiscale Electric BassBody: Alder3-Piece neck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 574931
$1,902
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Ibanez BTB705LM-NNF
by
Ibanez
Modern Design
Professional Use
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Ibanez BTB705LM-NNF5-String Electric BassBTB seriesBody: Ash with okume wingsTop: Flamed maple5-Piece...
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 582024
$1,209
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 CH
by
Strandberg
Professional Use
Extended Range
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • May feel unusual initially
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 CHHeadless Electric BassBody: BasswoodTop: Flamed maple veneerBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609739
$2,837
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DCG
by
Dingwall
Progressive Music
Extended Range
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Better intonation across all strings
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • Requires adjustment period
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DCGMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...
⭐
4.5/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606025
$2,804
How to Choose the Best Multi-scale 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 multi-scale 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.
