Best Multi-scale Basses for Modern Design 2026
Perfect multi-scale basses for modern-design - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst MN
by
Dingwall
Modern Design
Extended Range
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all strings
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Black Burst5-String Multi-Scale Electric BassBody: Swamp ashTop: Quilted mapleNeck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485295
$3,244
#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
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Ibanez EHB1506MS-ABL
by
Ibanez
Technical Performance
Ergonomic Playing
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • Not traditional bass design
Ibanez EHB1506MS-ABL6-String Electric BassEHB-SeriesBody: Lightweight African mahoganyTop: Burl poplar9-Piece bolt-on...
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 582093
$1,935
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Spector NS Dimension MS 4 Inferno Red
by
Spector
Ergonomic Playing
Extended Range
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Modern innovative construction
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability
- • May feel unusual initially
Spector NS Dimension MS 4 Inferno RedElectric BassBody: AshTop: Poplar burl5-Piece through-neck: Wenge /...
⭐
4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547838
$1,649
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#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
(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
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Ibanez SRMS725-BCM
by
Ibanez
Progressive Music
Ergonomic Playing
Technical Performance
Key Feature:
• Better intonation across all strings
✓ PROS
- • Better intonation across all strings
- • Improved string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • May feel unusual initially
- • Limited availability
Ibanez SRMS725-BCM5-String Electric BassSRMS SeriesBody: Okoume5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple/walnutFingerboard: Panga...
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582042
$1,539
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
