Best Multi-scale Basses 2025
Top-rated multi-scale basses 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 NA
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Requires adjustment period
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 NA5-String Electric BassBody: BasswoodTop: Flamed maple veneerBolt-on neck:...
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DCG
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Great for extended range basses
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • May feel unusual initially
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DCGMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Laguna Seca Blue
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Limited availability
- • Not traditional bass design
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Laguna Seca BlueMulti-Scale Electric BassAdam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) Signature...
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Pegasus Red Ltd
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Not traditional bass design
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Pegasus Red LtdMulti-Scale Electric BassAdam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) Signature...
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass BK
- • Modern innovative construction
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Limited availability
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass BKMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass BK
- • Modern innovative construction
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Limited availability
- • Not traditional bass design
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass BKMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...
Dingwall D-Roc Standard BPC Matte
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Modern innovative construction
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Limited availability
Dingwall D-Roc Standard BPC MatteMultiscale Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Pau FerroNeck...
Spector NS Dimension HP 5 Plum Crazy
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Requires adjustment period
Spector NS Dimension HP 5 Plum Crazy5-String Electric BassAlder Body3-Piece neck-thru-body: MapleEbony...
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Natural
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Requires adjustment period
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Natural5-String Multi-Scale Electric BassBody: Swamp ashNeck: MapleFretboard: MapleNeck...
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass VB
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Not traditional bass design
- • May feel unusual initially
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass VBMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...
Ibanez SRMS725-BCM
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Improved string tension balance
- • May feel unusual initially
- • Limited availability
Ibanez SRMS725-BCM5-String Electric BassSRMS SeriesBody: Okoume5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple/walnutFingerboard: Panga...
Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5 Aquamarine
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Limited availability
- • Not traditional bass design
Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5 Aquamarine5-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Pau...
Dingwall D-Roc Standard AM Metalflake
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Improved string tension balance
- • May feel unusual initially
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Dingwall D-Roc Standard AM MetalflakeMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Pau FerroNeck...
Ibanez EHB1005MS-SFM
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Requires adjustment period
- • Not traditional bass design
Ibanez EHB1005MS-SFM5-String Electric BassChambered Body: BasswoodBolt-on neck: Maple/walnutFretboard: Roasted birds...
Hils HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • May feel unusual initially
- • Not traditional bass design
Hils HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold5-String Headless Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Maple / walnutFingerboard:...
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