Collection: 5-string Bass Guitars

5-string Bass Guitars

Unlock extended low-end range and modern versatility with 5-String Bass Guitars, designed for bassists who require deeper notes, wider tonal flexibility, and greater musical range. Commonly tuned to B–E–A–D–G, 5-string bass guitars add a low B string, making them ideal for contemporary music, worship, gospel, metal, jazz fusion, pop, and studio recording.

This category includes electric 5-string bass guitars, acoustic and acoustic-electric basses, active and passive electronics, fretted and fretless models, as well as short-scale and full-scale designs. With a variety of pickup configurations, neck profiles, scale lengths, and tonewoods, 5-string bass guitars deliver powerful low-end response while maintaining clarity across all registers.

5-string bass guitars are widely used in modern live performances, studio sessions, church and worship environments, and genres that require extended low-frequency range. The added string allows players to perform lower notes without retuning, improve hand positioning by reducing position shifts, and execute complex basslines with greater ease.

Available models range from player-friendly designs with comfortable neck spacing to professional instruments featuring premium hardware, advanced onboard EQ systems, and enhanced tonal control. Acoustic-electric 5-string basses offer additional flexibility for unplugged practice and amplified acoustic settings.

Complete your setup with bass amplifiers, extended-range bass strings, straps, tuners, cables, gig bags, hard cases, and maintenance accessories, ensuring dependable performance on stage and in the studio.

For bassists seeking expanded tonal range and modern performance capability, 5-string bass guitars offer a powerful and versatile foundation.