Hagstrom Nekromant 5 Tobacco Sunburst
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Hagstrom
Nekromant 5 Tobacco Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
600994
Brand:
Hagstrom
Model:
Nekromant 5 Tobacco Sunburst
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,296.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Nekromant 5 is a seriously beefy bass. That mahogany body and those Gehenna pickups give it a modern, aggressive voice, while the H-Expander neck keeps things stable. This is a great choice for metal, progressive rock, or anyone needing serious low-end thump and a versatile preamp.
Product Description
- Hagstrom Nekromant 5 Tobacco Sunburst
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Truss rod: H-Expander
- Tenon joint neck thickness: 1st fret 19 mm (without FB
- clear lacquer) / 12th fret 20
- 5 mm (without FB
- clear lacquer)
- Fingerboard: Resinator
- Pearloid Hagstrom Block fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 15"
- Scale: 34" (864")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Nut: Custom String Spaced - GraphTech Black TUSQ XL
- Binding: Pearloid
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Hagstrom Gehenna Soap-Bar Humbucker
- 1 Master volume
- 1 Pickup blend
- 1 Treble control (cut/boost)
- 1 midrange control (cut/boost)
- 1 bass control (cut boost)
- Active/Passive switch
- Preamp gain
- Hagstrom Custom CNC bridge
- made with roller saddles
- Hagstrom machine heads
- 22: 1 Gear ratio
- Hagstrom Dome Speed knobs in Black Nickel
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and powerful low-end tone.
- • H-Expander truss rod allows for exceptional neck adjustment and stability.
- • Gehenna humbuckers provide a thick, aggressive sound perfect for modern genres.
- • Roller saddles on the bridge ensure smooth string action and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction results in a notably heavier instrument, potentially fatiguing for some.
- • Resinator fretboard, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of rosewood or ebony.
- • The extensive EQ controls can be overwhelming for players seeking a simpler setup.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Resinator
Pickups
Hagstrom Gehenna Soap-Bar Humbuckers
Scale Length
34" (864")
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Resinator is incredibly durable and resistant to temperature changes, but it has a harder, less 'woody' feel than rosewood or ebony. It's a trade-off between longevity and traditional feel.
Yes, the active preamp provides a substantial boost in output and allows for more aggressive EQ shaping, but passive mode offers a more natural, vintage tone.
The Nekromant 5 is a premium-priced instrument, and its weight will be noticeable during extended gigs; a good strap is essential, and some players might prefer a lighter option for frequent use.
