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Marcus Miller P7 5 New Gen Antique White - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P7 5 New Gen Antique White

5-String P-Basses

$859
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") 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,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Marcus Miller P7 5 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P7 5 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst

5-String P-Basses

$859
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") 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: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MV-5PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton MV-5PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case

5-String P-Basses

$308
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Neck profile D-shape neck
4.8 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MV-5PJ Burgundy Mist - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton MV-5PJ Burgundy Mist

5-String P-Basses

$285
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Neck profile D-shape neck
5-String Electric Bass, Deluxe Series, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MV-5PJ Natural - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton MV-5PJ Natural

5-String P-Basses

$285
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Neck profile D-shape neck Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Deluxe Series, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised Canadian...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExpress 20-Fret MO 5 CAR - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExpress 20-Fret MO 5 CAR

5-String P-Basses

$1,065
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body Weight 4.3 kg
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExpress 20-Fret RM 5 SBL - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExpress 20-Fret RM 5 SBL

5-String P-Basses

$1,031
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret 5 MO SG - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret 5 MO SG

5-String P-Basses

$1,145
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body Weight 4.3 kg
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret 5 RM SG - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21-Fret 5 RM SG

5-String P-Basses

$1,122
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Okoume body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Marcus Miller P7 5 New Gen Dark Forest - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P7 5 New Gen Dark Forest

5-String P-Basses

$859
Nut width 47.5 mm (1.87") 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,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Marcus Miller P7-5 Sandblasted CAR TE - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P7-5 Sandblasted CAR TE

5-String P-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, Model exclusively available at Thomann, Body: Mahogany,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Sandberg California II VM 5 MN HG BK - 5-String P-Basses

Sandberg California II VM 5 MN HG BK

5-String P-Basses

$2,807
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple, Black...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Sandberg California II VT 5 Red Burst - 5-String P-Basses

Sandberg California II VT 5 Red Burst

5-String P-Basses

$2,291
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: Ebony,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Sandberg California VM5 OM HR-Aged - 5-String P-Basses

Sandberg California VM5 OM HR-Aged

5-String P-Basses

$3,094
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Sandberg California II VT 5 Black Matt - 5-String P-Basses

Sandberg California II VT 5 Black Matt

5-String P-Basses

$2,463
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, Fretboard: Ebony,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb SGM - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb SGM

5-String P-Basses

$4,584
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.
4.9 AudioFu Score
Sandberg California II VM 5 PF TSB - 5-String P-Basses

Sandberg California II VM 5 PF TSB

5-String P-Basses

$2,291
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Pau Ferro, Nut...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado SIL - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado SIL

5-String P-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,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM SIL - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM SIL

5-String P-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:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 Morado CH - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 Morado CH

5-String P-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,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CH - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CH

5-String P-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:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAO - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAO

5-String P-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:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado TSB - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado TSB

5-String P-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,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado OBL - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado OBL

5-String P-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,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAO - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAO

5-String P-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,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAR - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 HybPJ 5 Morado CAR

5-String P-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,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM TSB - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM TSB

5-String P-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:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAR - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp 21 Hyb PJ 5 RM CAR

5-String P-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:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM OWH - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 RM OWH

5-String P-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:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado BK - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroExp21 HybPJ5 Morado BK

5-String P-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, Fingerboard:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series Bundle - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series Bundle

5-String P-Basses

$182
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Poplar body
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series w/Bag

5-String P-Basses

$182
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Poplar body
4.5 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series Bundle - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series Bundle

5-String P-Basses

$182
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Strings 5-string
4.3 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series w/Bag - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series w/Bag

5-String P-Basses

$182
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Strings 5-string
4.5 AudioFu Score
Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 TS - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 TS

5-String P-Basses

$572
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck Strings 5-string
5 String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 VWH - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 VWH

5-String P-Basses

$549
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49") Neck profile C-shape neck Strings 5-string
5 String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton PJ-5 SBK Deluxe Series

5-String P-Basses

$171
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Poplar body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Roseacer,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb Solid Black - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-5 Hyb Solid Black

5-String P-Basses

$3,781
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.
4.8 AudioFu Score
Sadowsky MetroLine 21 5 Vintage PJ BK - 5-String P-Basses

Sadowsky MetroLine 21 5 Vintage PJ BK

5-String P-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 guarantee to 4 years.
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5MN Natural w/Bag - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5MN Natural w/Bag

5-String P-Basses

$412
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string
4.8 AudioFu Score
Yamaha BB435 TBS - 5-String P-Basses

Yamaha BB435 TBS

5-String P-Basses

$904
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string Body Alder body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Alder, 5-Piece neck: Maple / Mahogany, Fretboard: Rosewood, 21 Medium...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5MN Natural - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5MN Natural

5-String P-Basses

$400
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Construction: PB-Style, Ergonomically shaped swamp ash...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton PJ-5 HTR Deluxe Series

5-String P-Basses

$171
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Neck profile: Modern...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Marcus Miller P6-5 Sandblasted SGM - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P6-5 Sandblasted SGM

5-String P-Basses

$572
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")
Marcus Miller P6 Sandblasted 5 SGM, 5-String Electric Bass, Body: Mahogamy, Top: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
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Marcus Miller P6-5 Sandblasted BK - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P6-5 Sandblasted BK

5-String P-Basses

$572
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Top: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Marcus Miller P6-5 Sandblasted Butterscotch - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P6-5 Sandblasted Butterscotch

5-String P-Basses

$629
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 241 mm (9.49")
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Top: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Marcus Miller P7 Alder 5 Dark Navy 2nd Gen - 5-String P-Basses

Marcus Miller P7 Alder 5 Dark Navy 2nd Gen

5-String P-Basses

$778
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: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MV-5PJ Daphne Blue w/Case - 5-String P-Basses

Harley Benton MV-5PJ Daphne Blue w/Case

5-String P-Basses

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

5-string Precision basses expand the tonal range of the classic P-Bass, adding a low B string for deeper grooves and extended low-end capabilities. Favored by funk, jazz, and progressive musicians, these basses offer versatility for complex arrangements and powerful bottom-end presence. The extended range demands a robust design and careful consideration of string choice and intonation.

Best For
Studio recording live performance funk jazz progressive music bassists seeking extended range
What to Look For
Neck profile pickup configuration string spacing hardware quality intonation accuracy body wood neck construction

5-String P-Basses — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Extended range provides greater harmonic possibilities and low-end depth
  • Offers a distinctive tone compared to 4-string P-Basses
  • Versatile enough for a wide range of musical genres
  • Increased sonic complexity for nuanced and layered performances

CONS

  • String tension on the low B string can be significantly higher
  • Requires more precise intonation adjustments due to the extended range
  • Can be physically larger and heavier than a standard P-Bass
  • Low B string can muddy the tone if not properly EQ’d

Frequently Asked Questions About 5-String P-Basses

The low B string necessitates wider string spacing to prevent string interaction and ensure comfortable playing.

A thicker 'C' or 'D' profile is often preferred to handle the increased tension and provide stability.

Careful saddle placement and string length adjustments are critical to ensure accurate intonation across the extended range.

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