Torillo Onyx 5 Gray Maple
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Torillo
Onyx 5 Gray Maple
Product Info
Article Number:
557776
Brand:
Torillo
Model:
Onyx 5 Gray Maple
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Torillo Onyx 5 is a seriously impressive instrument, built to a high standard in Germany. It’s got a gorgeous look, a solid low-end thump, and a surprising amount of clarity thanks to those split-coil pickups. This is perfect for players wanting a premium, long-scale 5-string with a refined, modern tone and excellent build quality.
Product Description
- Torillo Onyx 5 Gray Maple
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Flamed maple
- Top: Flamed maple
- Dark veneer in between
- Bolt-on neck: Maple with carbon fibre reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Chechen
- Scale: 864 mm Longscale
- 23 Frets
- Pickup: 2 Torillo split coils in ebony housing
- Electronics: 2-band Torillo preamp with tone control (active/passive)
- Controls: 2 x Volume
- Balance
- High-Mid Boost
- Bass-Boost
- Tone
- Switch: active/passive
- Black hardware
- Bridge: Hipshot
- Strings: Galli Nickel .045 - 130
- Colour of body: Natural
- Top colour: Stained grey
- Includes bag
- Handmade in Germany
PROS
- • The flamed maple top provides stunning aesthetics and a resonant, focused tone.
- • Carbon fiber reinforcement in the maple neck enhances stability and prevents warping over time.
- • Torillo split-coil pickups deliver a powerful, articulate sound with surprising clarity.
- • Hipshot bridge ensures exceptional tuning stability and transfer of string vibrations.
CONS
- • The long scale (864mm) might feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands or shorter arms.
- • The dark veneer top finish can be prone to fingerprints and require careful maintenance.
- • The 2-band preamp, while effective, offers limited tonal sculpting compared to more complex systems.
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Key Features
Body Material
Flamed Maple with Dark Veneer
Neck Material
Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Chechen
Pickups
2 Torillo Split Coils in Ebony Housing
Scale Length
864 mm (Longscale)
Frets
23
Strings
Galli Nickel .045 - 130
Weight
4.5 kg (approx. 9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more focused and articulate than a P-bass, with more bite than a Jazz bass, but still retains a fundamental warmth and punch.
Chechen is harder and denser, providing a very smooth playing experience and a slightly brighter tone compared to rosewood, closer to ebony's feel.
While not identical to a neck-through, the carbon fiber reinforcement and precise joinery minimize any loss of sustain and resonance – it feels surprisingly well-connected.
