Best Multi-scale Basses for Beginner 2026
Perfect multi-scale basses for beginner - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Dingwall D-Roc Standard Black Matte
by
Dingwall
Ergonomic Playing
Professional Use
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovative construction
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Requires adjustment period
Dingwall D-Roc Standard Black MatteMulti-Scale Electric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Pau FerroNeck...
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 485329
$2,474
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Spector NS Dimension HP 4 Plum Crazy
by
Spector
Progressive Music
Modern Design
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • May feel unusual initially
- • Requires adjustment period
Spector NS Dimension HP 4 Plum CrazyMultiscale Electric BassBody: Alder3-Piece neck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 574929
$1,759
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Fiesta Red
by
Dingwall
Extended Range
Ergonomic Playing
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all strings
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Fiesta Red6-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 561413
$3,299
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Spector NS Dimension MS 4 Black & Blue
by
Spector
Modern Design
Progressive Music
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Spector NS Dimension MS 4 Black & BlueElectric BassBody: AshTop: Poplar burl5-Piece through-neck: Wenge /...
⭐
4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547849
$1,649
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Black&Blue
by
Spector
Ergonomic Playing
Modern Design
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Requires adjustment period
- • Not traditional bass design
Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Black&Blue5-String Electric BassBody: AshTop: Burl poplar5-String neck-thru: Wenge /...
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 547831
$1,979
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Spector 70th Anniv. NS Dim MS 4 Walnut
by
Spector
Professional Use
Modern Design
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Requires adjustment period
- • Limited availability
Spector 70th Anniv. NS Dim MS 4 WalnutElectric GuitarThomann 70th Anniversary ModelBody: AshTop: Walnut5-Piece...
⭐
4.7/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 576588
$1,627
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez SRMS720-BCM
by
Ibanez
Extended Range
Ergonomic Playing
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all strings
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Improved string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Not traditional bass design
Ibanez SRMS720-BCMElectric BassSRMS SeriesBody: Okoume5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple/walnutFingerboard: Panga...
⭐
4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 582047
$1,419
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
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.
