Best Multi-scale Basses for Extended Range 2026
Perfect multi-scale basses for extended-range - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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
⭐
4.9/5
(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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Pegasus Red Ltd
by
Dingwall
Extended Range
Modern Design
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Enhanced ergonomics
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Pegasus Red LtdMulti-Scale Electric BassAdam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) Signature...
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613927
$3,189
#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
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK
by
Dingwall
Extended Range
Ergonomic Playing
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • Not traditional bass design
Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK5-String Electric BassJohn Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature BassPreamplifier developed...
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 586486
$3,684
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Cort A5 Beyond, Open Pore
by
Cort
Progressive Music
Technical Performance
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • May feel unusual initially
- • Requires adjustment period
Cort A5 BeyondOpen Pore5-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: AshTop: BubingaNeck-thru 5-piece neck: Maple / panga...
⭐
4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 513810
$1,099
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.
