Best Multi-scale Basses 2026
Top-rated multi-scale basses 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DCG
by
Dingwall
Professional Use
Extended Range
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • May feel unusual initially
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DCGMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...
⭐
4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606017
$2,694
#3
⭐
4.4/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Dingwall John Taylor Signature 4 SFG
by
Dingwall
Ergonomic Playing
Professional Use
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • Requires adjustment period
- • Limited availability
Dingwall John Taylor Signature 4 SFGElectric BassJohn Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature BassPreamplifier developed and...
⭐
4.4/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588295
$3,684
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Duc Pearl WH
by
Dingwall
Technical Performance
Professional Use
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Improved string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • Requires adjustment period
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Duc Pearl WH5-String Multi-Scale Electric BassAdam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery)...
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485218
$3,409
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural
by
Dingwall
Modern Design
Technical Performance
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural5-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: Swamp ashBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Pau...
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 529886
$3,078
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Ferrari Green
by
Dingwall
Professional Use
Technical Performance
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Requires adjustment period
- • May feel unusual initially
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Ferrari Green6-String Multi-Scale Electric BassAdam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery)...
⭐
4.5/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609585
$3,519
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Spector NS Dimension HP 4 Black Gloss
by
Spector
Technical Performance
Modern Design
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Limited availability
Spector NS Dimension HP 4 Black GlossElectric BassBody: Alder3-Piece neck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard: EbonyScale:...
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 574892
$1,759
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK
by
Dingwall
Progressive Music
Modern Design
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all strings
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Better intonation across all strings
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • May feel unusual initially
Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK5-String Multi-Scale Electric BassJohn Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature ModelBody:...
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 613619
$3,794
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Duc Pearl WH
by
Dingwall
Technical Performance
Extended Range
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • May feel unusual initially
- • Limited availability
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Duc Pearl WHMultiscale Electric BassAlder bodyBolt-on maple neckMaple fretboardNeck profile:...
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 491467
$3,189
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 Indigo Burst
by
Dingwall
Extended Range
Progressive Music
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovative construction
- • Better intonation across all strings
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Requires adjustment period
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 Indigo BurstMultiscale Electric BassBody: Swamp AshTop: flamed mapleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 535503
$2,969
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Natural
by
Dingwall
Ergonomic Playing
Progressive Music
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Requires adjustment period
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Natural5-String Multi-Scale Electric BassBody: Swamp ashNeck: MapleFretboard: MapleNeck...
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485302
$2,969
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Haunted Moss
by
Spector
Progressive Music
Professional Use
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Limited availability
Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Haunted Moss5-String Electric BassBody: AshTop: Burl poplarNeck-thru 5-piece neck: Wenge /...
⭐
4.4/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 512153
$2,309
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Ferrari Green
by
Dingwall
Modern Design
Extended Range
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • Requires adjustment period
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Ferrari Green5-String Multi-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609584
$3,409
#14
⭐
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
#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.
