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Dingwall D-Roc Std 4 Matte Gold LTD - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall D-Roc Std 4 Matte Gold LTD

Multi-scale Basses

$2,578
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Body Mahogany body
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Pau...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Ferrari Yellow - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Ferrari Yellow

Multi-scale Basses

$3,438
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Body Alder body
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Adam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) signature model,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Ibanez BTB866MS-BRF - Multi-scale Basses

Ibanez BTB866MS-BRF

Multi-scale Basses

$1,661
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Fingerboard radius 950 mm (37.4") Strings 6-string
6-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Okoume / Ash, Top: Ash, 5-piece neck-through-body neck:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MSB-5 ESP - Multi-scale Basses

Harley Benton MSB-5 ESP

Multi-scale Basses

$343
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Top: Maple, 5-piece neck: Roasted Canadian maple /...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Indigo Burst - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Indigo Burst

Multi-scale Basses

$3,380
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string
5-String Multiscale Electric Bass, Body: Swamp ash, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Dingwall Jacob Umansky Signature 6 - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall Jacob Umansky Signature 6

Multi-scale Basses

$4,126
Frets 24 frets Strings 6-string Body Alder body
6-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Jacob Umansky signature model, Body: Alder,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Dingwall Jacob Umansky Signature 5 - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall Jacob Umansky Signature 5

Multi-scale Basses

$4,011
Frets 24 frets Strings 5-string Body Alder body Fingerboard Wenge fingerboard
5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Jacob Umansky signature model, Body: Alder,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MSB-5 ASP - Multi-scale Basses

Harley Benton MSB-5 ASP

Multi-scale Basses

$343
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Top: Maple, 5-piece neck: Roasted Canadian maple /...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MSB-5 Flip Flop Blue - Multi-scale Basses

Harley Benton MSB-5 Flip Flop Blue

Multi-scale Basses

$343
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Top: Maple, 5-piece neck: Roasted Canadian...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MSB-5 Black Flame Burl - Multi-scale Basses

Harley Benton MSB-5 Black Flame Burl

Multi-scale Basses

$366
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, Top: Flame burl maole, 5-piece neck:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Ferrari Green - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Ferrari Green

Multi-scale Basses

$3,552
Nut width 55 mm (2.17") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 6-string
6-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Adam "Nolly" Getgood (Periphery) Signature...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Dingwall John Taylor Signature 4 SFG - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall John Taylor Signature 4 SFG

Multi-scale Basses

$3,839
Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Body Nyatoh body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Electric Bass, John Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature Bass, Preamplifier developed...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK

Multi-scale Basses

$3,839
Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string Body Nyatoh body
5-String Electric Bass, John Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature Bass, Preamplifier...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Ibanez SRMS720-BCM - Multi-scale Basses

Ibanez SRMS720-BCM

Multi-scale Basses

$1,479
Nut width 38 mm (1.5") Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Okoume body
Electric Bass, SRMS Series, Body: Okoume, 5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple/walnut, Fingerboard: Panga...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Ibanez BTB705LM-NNF - Multi-scale Basses

Ibanez BTB705LM-NNF

Multi-scale Basses

$1,319
Nut width 47 mm (1.85") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 5-string Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
5-String Electric Bass, BTB series, Body: Ash with okume wings, Top: Flamed maple, 5-Piece...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Cort A5 Beyond, Open Pore - Multi-scale Basses

Cort A5 Beyond, Open Pore

Multi-scale Basses

$1,088
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Frets 24 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Multiscale Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Top: Bubinga, Neck-thru 5-piece neck: Maple /...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Duc Pearl WH - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Duc Pearl WH

Multi-scale Basses

$3,323
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 24 frets
Multiscale Electric Bass, Alder body, Bolt-on maple neck, Maple fretboard, Neck...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst MN - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst MN

Multi-scale Basses

$3,323
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Frets 24 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Black Burst, 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Swamp ash, Top: Quilted maple, Neck:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF - Multi-scale Basses

Ibanez EHB1506MS-BIF

Multi-scale Basses

$1,913
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Strings 6-string Body Mahogany body
6-String Multiscale Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Top: Poplar burl, Bolt-on 9-piece neck:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Dingwall D-Roc Standard Ducati White - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall D-Roc Standard Ducati White

Multi-scale Basses

$2,578
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45")
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Pau...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK

Multi-scale Basses

$3,954
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string
5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, John Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature Model,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 4 Stealth BK - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 4 Stealth BK

Multi-scale Basses

$3,323
Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Body Nyatoh body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, John Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature Model, Body:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 NA - Multi-scale Basses

Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 NA

Multi-scale Basses

$2,239
Fingerboard radius 508 mm (20") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Headless Electric Bass, Body: Basswood, Top: Flamed maple veneer, Bolt-on neck:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Ferrari Green - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Ferrari Green

Multi-scale Basses

$3,552
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string
5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Hils HNB5 Black - Multi-scale Basses

Hils HNB5 Black

Multi-scale Basses

$801
Nut width 47 mm (1.85") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 320 mm (12.6") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Headless Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple / walnut, Fingerboard: Walnut,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Hils HNB5 Sunburst - Multi-scale Basses

Hils HNB5 Sunburst

Multi-scale Basses

$636
Nut width 47 mm (1.85") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 320 mm (12.6") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Headless Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple / walnut, Fingerboard: Walnut,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Hils HNB5 Gun Metal Grey - Multi-scale Basses

Hils HNB5 Gun Metal Grey

Multi-scale Basses

$509
Nut width 47 mm (1.85") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 320 mm (12.6") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Headless Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple / walnut, Fingerboard:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Hils HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold - Multi-scale Basses

Hils HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold

Multi-scale Basses

$509
Nut width 47 mm (1.85") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 320 mm (12.6") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Headless Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple / walnut,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Hils HNB5 Ivory - Multi-scale Basses

Hils HNB5 Ivory

Multi-scale Basses

$509
Nut width 47 mm (1.85") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 320 mm (12.6") Neck profile C-shape neck
5-String Headless Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Style: Next-Style, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple /...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass VB - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall SP1 5 Bass VB

Multi-scale Basses

$2,635
Nut width 49 mm (1.93") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DCG - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DCG

Multi-scale Basses

$2,635
Nut width 49 mm (1.93") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Dingwall SP1 5 Bass BK - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall SP1 5 Bass BK

Multi-scale Basses

$2,635
Nut width 49 mm (1.93") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass VB - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall SP1 4 Bass VB

Multi-scale Basses

$2,521
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DW - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall SP1 4 Bass DW

Multi-scale Basses

$2,521
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Dingwall SP1 4 Bass BK - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall SP1 4 Bass BK

Multi-scale Basses

$2,521
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst PF - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst PF

Multi-scale Basses

$3,208
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string
5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Swamp ash, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5 Ducati White - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5 Ducati White

Multi-scale Basses

$2,693
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string
5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Whalepool Bst - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Whalepool Bst

Multi-scale Basses

$3,380
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string
5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Body: Swamp ash, Top: Quilted maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Dingwall John Taylor Signature 4 BK - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall John Taylor Signature 4 BK

Multi-scale Basses

$3,437
Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Body Nyatoh body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Electric Bass, John Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature Bass, Preamplifier developed...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Ibanez EHB1505SMS-FNL - Multi-scale Basses

Ibanez EHB1505SMS-FNL

Multi-scale Basses

$1,654
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Fingerboard radius 508 mm (20") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, EHB-Series, Body: Lightweight African mahogany, Top: Burl poplar,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Ibanez BTB7MS-NML - Multi-scale Basses

Ibanez BTB7MS-NML

Multi-scale Basses

$1,432
Nut width 63 mm (2.48") Fingerboard radius 950 mm (37.4") Strings 7-string Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
7-String Electric Bass, BTB series, Body: Ash with okume wings, Top: Bubinga, 9-Piece...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Forest Custom - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.6 Forest Custom

Multi-scale Basses

$3,667
Nut width 66 mm (2.6") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") Strings 6-string
6-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood (Periphery)...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Black Forrest - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.4 Black Forrest

Multi-scale Basses

$3,495
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Body Alder body
Multiscale Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Ibanez SRC6MS-BLL - Multi-scale Basses

Ibanez SRC6MS-BLL

Multi-scale Basses

$916
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Strings 6-string Body Okoume body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Multiscale 6-String Electric Bass, Body: Okoume, 5-Piece bolt-on neck: Jatoba / Walnut, Fingerboard:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB

Multi-scale Basses

$3,437
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Body Ash body
Multiscale Electric Bass, Body: Swamp Ash, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Black Forrest - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Black Forrest

Multi-scale Basses

$3,552
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string
5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass, Adam "Nolly" Getgood Signature model,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Ibanez BTB805MS-TGF - Multi-scale Basses

Ibanez BTB805MS-TGF

Multi-scale Basses

$1,535
Nut width 47 mm (1.85") Strings 5-string
5-String Multiscale Electric Bass, Bass Workshop series, Body: Ash / Okoume, Top: Poplar, 5-String...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural - Multi-scale Basses

Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural

Multi-scale Basses

$3,207
Nut width 46 mm (1.81") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 240 mm (9.45") Strings 5-string
5-String Multiscale Electric Bass, Body: Swamp ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
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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.

Best For
Studio recording progressive rock jazz fusion orchestral bass lines demanding intonation requirements
What to Look For
Neck profile comfort string spacing fan geometry and its impact on ergonomics overall build quality hardware components pickup configuration and tonal response neck joint design

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.

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