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Sandberg California II TT 5 MN SPB - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg California II TT 5 MN SPB

5-String J-Basses

$4,355
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Electric Bass, Greenline, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Candy Apple Red - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Candy Apple Red

5-String J-Basses

$801
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Natural - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Natural

5-String J-Basses

$801
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Dark Forest - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Dark Forest

5-String J-Basses

$801
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Mercury - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Mercury

5-String J-Basses

$801
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, White...
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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst

5-String J-Basses

$801
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
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Marcus Miller V7 Vintage 5 New Gen TS - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 Vintage 5 New Gen TS

5-String J-Basses

$859
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Maple fingerboard with...
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Marleaux Votan 5 Honey - 5-String J-Basses

Marleaux Votan 5 Honey

5-String J-Basses

$4,584
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Poplar body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Scale: 864 mm...
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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Tide Pool - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Tide Pool

5-String J-Basses

$801
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Marcus Miller V3 5 New Gen Midnight Blueburs - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V3 5 New Gen Midnight Blueburs

5-String J-Basses

$606
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard...
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Marcus Miller V3 5 New Gen Black Satin - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V3 5 New Gen Black Satin

5-String J-Basses

$606
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard with...
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Marcus Miller V3 5 New Gen Antique White - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V3 5 New Gen Antique White

5-String J-Basses

$606
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard with...
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Marcus Miller V3 5 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V3 5 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst

5-String J-Basses

$606
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard...
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Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Ash-5 New Gen NT - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Ash-5 New Gen NT

5-String J-Basses

$973
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24") Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Swamp ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Maple...
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Ibanez IV2MDM Visions Mode - 5-String J-Basses

Ibanez IV2MDM Visions Mode

5-String J-Basses

$7,450
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Top: Black Limba, Bolt-on MM S-Tech Wood neck: Roasted...
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Ibanez MDM1005-PW - 5-String J-Basses

Ibanez MDM1005-PW

5-String J-Basses

$1,260
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Dots...
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Ibanez MDM1305-NAB - 5-String J-Basses

Ibanez MDM1305-NAB

5-String J-Basses

$1,466
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted maple, Dot...
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Ibanez MDM1605-DTW - 5-String J-Basses

Ibanez MDM1605-DTW

5-String J-Basses

$1,604
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Top: Poplar burl, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Ibanez MDM1605-NML - 5-String J-Basses

Ibanez MDM1605-NML

5-String J-Basses

$1,604
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Top: Poplar burl, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Marcus Miller V7-5 Sandblasted BK TE - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7-5 Sandblasted BK TE

5-String J-Basses

$636
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")
5-String Electric Bass, Thomann edition, Body: Mahogany, Top: Swamp ash, Bolt-on...
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Sandberg Electra TM5EF MH SB - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg Electra TM5EF MH SB

5-String J-Basses

$1,145
Frets 22 frets Neck profile C-shape neck Strings 5-string Body Alder body
Sandberg 70th Anniv.Electra TM5EF MH SB, 5-String Electric Bass, Thomann 70th Anniversary model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on...
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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin J/J ´59 BR - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Vin J/J ´59 BR

5-String J-Basses

$4,813
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
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Sandberg California II TM5 Nighthawk DG - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg California II TM5 Nighthawk DG

5-String J-Basses

$2,773
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Neck attachment: Bolt-on,...
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Markbass MB 5 Yellow JB - 5-String J-Basses

Markbass MB 5 Yellow JB

5-String J-Basses

$457
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Poplar body Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Laurel, Dot fingerboard...
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Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Antique White - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 5 New Gen Antique White

5-String J-Basses

$801
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
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Marcus Miller V7 Vintage 5 New Gen Natural - 5-String J-Basses

Marcus Miller V7 Vintage 5 New Gen Natural

5-String J-Basses

$859
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 184 mm (7.24")
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
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Ibanez MDM1005-MAM - 5-String J-Basses

Ibanez MDM1005-MAM

5-String J-Basses

$1,363
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Dot...
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Sandberg California II SLm TT5 MN BKB - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg California II SLm TT5 MN BKB

5-String J-Basses

$2,257
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Paulownia with middle block made of swamp ash,...
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Sandberg California II SLm TM5 BKB - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg California II SLm TM5 BKB

5-String J-Basses

$2,693
Strings 5-string Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
5-String Electric Bass, Superlight model, Body: Paulownia with centre block made of...
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Sandberg California II SLm TM 5 MN BK - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg California II SLm TM 5 MN BK

5-String J-Basses

$2,291
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 356 mm (14.02")
5-String Electric Bass, Superlight model, Body: Paulownia with centre block made...
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Sandberg California II TM 5 3TSB SA FL - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg California II TM 5 3TSB SA FL

5-String J-Basses

$3,094
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Fretless, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
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Sandberg California II TM5 Ida Nielsen - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg California II TM5 Ida Nielsen

5-String J-Basses

$3,323
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5 String Electric Bass, Ida Nielsen (The New Power Generation) Signature Model,...
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Sandberg California II TM 5 MN RB - 5-String J-Basses

Sandberg California II TM 5 MN RB

5-String J-Basses

$2,234
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black...
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Fender Player II Mod J Bass V RW ELB - 5-String J-Basses

Fender Player II Mod J Bass V RW ELB

5-String J-Basses

$1,323
Nut width 47.6 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SIL - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SIL

5-String J-Basses

$1,145
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado WHM - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado WHM

5-String J-Basses

$1,145
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM CH - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM CH

5-String J-Basses

$1,122
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SGR - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado SGR

5-String J-Basses

$1,145
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM TSB - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM TSB

5-String J-Basses

$1,122
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado TSB - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado TSB

5-String J-Basses

$1,145
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM CAO - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM CAO

5-String J-Basses

$1,122
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado CAR - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado CAR

5-String J-Basses

$1,145
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM CAR - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM CAR

5-String J-Basses

$1,122
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM OWH - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM OWH

5-String J-Basses

$1,122
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado BK - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ5 Morado BK

5-String J-Basses

$1,145
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ5 RM BK

5-String J-Basses

$1,122
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 5 MO OW - 5-String J-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 5 MO OW

5-String J-Basses

$1,145
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
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Harley Benton MV-5JB Natural w/Case - 5-String J-Basses

Harley Benton MV-5JB Natural w/Case

5-String J-Basses

$320
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Neck profile D-shape neck
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About 5-String J-Basses

5-String J-Basses offer extended range and versatility, favored by funk, fusion, and modern rock bassists needing that lower B string. The J-Bass pickup configuration delivers a punchy, articulate tone, well-suited for a wide array of musical styles. This category represents a significant investment, prioritizing quality and nuanced tonal options.

Best For
Funk fusion modern rock studio recording live performance slap bass complex arrangements
What to Look For
Neck profile and feel pickup balance and tonal character string spacing and fret accessibility hardware quality body wood resonance finish quality

5-String J-Basses — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Extended range opens up new harmonic possibilities for composing and playing.
  • J-Bass pickups provide a defined, articulate, and powerful low-end response.
  • The familiar J-Bass ergonomics offer comfortable playing for extended periods.
  • Five-string basses are increasingly common, offering wider genre applicability.

CONS

  • The lower B string can be challenging to control, requiring technique adjustments.
  • Increased string tension demands a higher gauge and potentially a setup adjustment.
  • Five-string basses can feel physically larger and heavier than four-string models.
  • The extended range can muddy the low end if not properly EQ'd.

Frequently Asked Questions About 5-String J-Basses

The addition of the low B string shifts the tonal focus downwards, requiring careful pickup and EQ adjustments to maintain clarity and avoid muddiness.

Generally, heavier gauge strings (45-60) are preferred to maintain proper tension and intonation on the low B string, preventing fret buzz and ensuring a stable feel.

Yes, typically the neck width is slightly wider to accommodate the extra string, which can impact comfort and fingerboard accessibility – especially for smaller hands.

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