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Best Multi-scale Basses 2025

Top-rated multi-scale basses 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Extended Range For Ergonomic Playing For Progressive Music For Technical Performance For Modern Design For Professional Use
BRANDS: Dingwall Ibanez Spector
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Ultra Violet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Ultra Violet

by Dingwall
Ergonomic Playing Extended Range Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced ergonomics
  • • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Not traditional bass design

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Ultra Violet5-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: Swamp ashTop: Qulted mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 513573
$3,244
Buy at Thomann View Details
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Spector NS Dimension HP 4 Black Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB

by Dingwall
Extended Range Professional Use Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
  • • Improved string tension balance
  • • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
  • • Not traditional bass design
  • • Requires adjustment period

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 PF BBMultiscale Electric BassBody: Swamp AshTop: Quilted mapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 551776
$3,298
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Vintage Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Laguna Seca Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DCG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez BTB705LM-NNF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DW

by Dingwall
Professional Use Modern Design Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all strings
✓ PROS
  • • Modern innovative construction
  • • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
  • • May feel unusual initially
  • • Not traditional bass design

Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DWMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606030
$2,804
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DW

by Dingwall
Professional Use Modern Design Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
  • • Modern innovative construction
  • • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
  • • Not traditional bass design
  • • More expensive than traditional basses

Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DWMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606020
$2,694
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DCG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall D-Roc Std 5 Vintage Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Dingwall D-Roc Std 5 Vintage Burst

by Dingwall
Technical Performance Extended Range Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
  • • Improved string tension balance
  • • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Requires adjustment period

Dingwall D-Roc Std 5 Vintage Burst5-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Pau...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523054
$2,584
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Matte Celestial BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Matte Celestial BL

by Dingwall
Technical Performance Extended Range Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
  • • Great for extended range basses
  • • Better intonation across all strings
✗ CONS
  • • Not traditional bass design
  • • More expensive than traditional basses

Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Matte Celestial BLMulti-Scale Electric BassAdam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) Signature...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613934
$2,683
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst

by Dingwall
Technical Performance Modern Design Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all strings
✓ PROS
  • • Modern innovative construction
  • • Improved string tension balance
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than traditional basses
  • • Limited availability

Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage BurstMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Pau FerroNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 485332
$2,474
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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