Human Base BaseX.oc5 Black
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Human Base
BaseX.oc5 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
528596
Brand:
Human Base
Model:
BaseX.oc5 Black
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,958.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BaseX.oc5 Black is a seriously capable 5-string, offering a fantastic blend of vintage and modern tones. The Delano pickups paired with the Glockenklang preamp give you a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to aggressive rock. This is a great choice for the gigging musician who wants a versatile, high-quality instrument without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Human Base BaseX.oc5 Black
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Three-piece bolt-on neck: Maple
- Dual action truss rod
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Graphite nut with zero fret
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Scale: 34"
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Delano MM-style humbuckers
- Single coil switch
- Active Glockenklang 3-band preamp
- Passive treble cut-off (only in passive mode)
- Three-dimensionally adjustable bridge
- Hardware: Black
- Colour: Black
- Incl. human base gig bag
PROS
- • Ash body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the tone.
- • Delano pickups deliver a punchy, articulate MM-style growl.
- • Graphite nut and zero fret enhance tuning stability and sustain.
- • 3D adjustable bridge allows for precise intonation and string spacing.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck may not appeal to those preferring set-neck construction.
- • Active preamp requires a power source, adding potential maintenance.
- • The black finish, while striking, can show fingerprints easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Delano MM-style humbuckers
Scale Length
34in
Frets
24
Strings
5-string
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It creates a slightly more open and resonant tone, enhancing sustain and harmonic complexity compared to a traditional nut.
Yes, the active preamp provides a noticeable volume boost and tonal shaping capabilities, though passive mode is still quite usable.
It allows you to fine-tune string spacing and height, improving comfort and reducing fret buzz, especially crucial for a 5-string bass.
