Multi-scale Basses
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Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Matte Celestial BL
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Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Laguna Seca Blue
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Dingwall NG3 Nolly 4 Pegasus Red Ltd
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Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 CH
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Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Ferrari Green
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Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Gold Matte MN
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Dingwall John Taylor Signature 4 SFG
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Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK
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Ibanez EHB1506MS-ABL
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Ibanez SRMS720-BCM
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Ibanez SRMS725-BCM
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Ibanez BTB705LM-NNF
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Spector 70th Anniv. NS Dim MS 4 Walnut
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Spector NS Dimension HP 5 Plum Crazy
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Spector NS Dimension HP 4 White
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Spector NS Dimension HP 4 Plum Crazy
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Spector NS Dimension HP 4 Black Gloss
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Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Fiesta Red
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Spector NS Dimension MS 4 Black & Blue
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Spector NS Dimension MS 4 Inferno Red
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Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Black&Blue
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Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Inferno Red
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Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 Indigo Burst
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Cort A5 Beyond, Open Pore
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Spector NS Dimension MS 5 Haunted Moss
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Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Duc Pearl WH
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Dingwall D-Roc Standard AM Metalflake
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Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst
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Dingwall D-Roc Standard Black Matte
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Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst MN
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Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF
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Dingwall D-Roc Standard Ducati White
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Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK
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Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 NA
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Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Ferrari Green
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Hils HNB5 Black
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Hils HNB5 Sunburst
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Hils HNB5 Gun Metal Grey
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Hils HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold
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Dingwall SP1 5 Bass VB
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Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DCG
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Dingwall SP1 5 Bass BK
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Dingwall SP1 4 Bass VB
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Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DW
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Dingwall SP1 4 Bass BK
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Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 NA
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Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 CH
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Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5 Ducati White
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About Multi-scale Basses
Multi-scale basses, also known as fanned-fret basses, feature a neck with varying string lengths, allowing for improved intonation across the entire fretboard. They’re favored by bassists seeking enhanced clarity and extended range, particularly in genres demanding precise pitch definition and complex voicings. This design enables lower strings to be longer for fundamental depth while higher strings remain manageable.
Multi-scale Basses — Pros & Cons
PROS
- Improved intonation across the entire range, enhanced string clarity and definition
- Greater flexibility in string gauge selection, wider tonal palette
- Unique visual aesthetic and playing experience, distinct sound character
- Allows for lower fundamental frequencies without sacrificing higher register playability
CONS
- Can be more challenging to learn initially, requires adaptation to the fanned fret layout
- String changes can be more complex, specialized string sets are often needed
- Higher cost compared to traditional scale basses, more complex manufacturing process
- May require adjustment to playing technique and finger placement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Multi-scale Basses
Each string has a unique tension, with lower strings having greater tension to achieve lower frequencies while maintaining comfortable playability.
Yes, restringing can be more involved due to the varying string lengths and potentially different string spacing across the neck; specialized tools may be helpful.
Initially, yes. The altered finger spacing and string tension require some adjustment, but most players adapt quickly.
