Best Multi-scale Basses Under $2,000 2026
Affordable multi-scale basses under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#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
⭐
4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Ibanez SRMS625EX-BKF
by
Ibanez
Extended Range
Ergonomic Playing
Progressive Music
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Enhanced ergonomics
✗ CONS
- • May feel unusual initially
- • Not traditional bass design
Ibanez SRMS625EX-BKF5-String Multiscale Electric BassIron Label SeriesBody: OkumeBolt-on neck: Maple/walnutFretboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 522199
$1,132
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez BTB805MS-TGF
by
Ibanez
Technical Performance
Progressive Music
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
- • Improved string tension balance
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional basses
- • Requires adjustment period
Ibanez BTB805MS-TGF5-String Multiscale Electric BassBass Workshop seriesBody: Ash / OkoumeTop: Poplar5-String...
⭐
4.4/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 533826
$1,473
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF
by
Ibanez
Professional Use
Modern Design
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative construction
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range basses
- • Better intonation across all strings
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional bass design
- • Requires adjustment period
Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF6-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: MahoganyTop: Poplar burlBolt-on 9-piece neck: Pangapanga /...
⭐
4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 481978
$1,836
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Ibanez EHB1005MS-SFM
by
Ibanez
Technical Performance
Ergonomic Playing
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Improved string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced ergonomics
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • Requires adjustment period
- • Not traditional bass design
Ibanez EHB1005MS-SFM5-String Electric BassChambered Body: BasswoodBolt-on neck: Maple/walnutFretboard: Roasted birds...
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 481497
$1,374
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Corvette Multi 5 SBS
by
Warwick
Ergonomic Playing
Progressive Music
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range basses
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovative construction
- • Great for extended range basses
✗ CONS
- • Requires adjustment period
- • More expensive than traditional basses
Warwick RB Corvette Multi 5 SBS5-String Multiscale Electric BassBody: AlderTop: Maple burl veneerBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482743
$1,319
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
