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Ibanez SR305EB Weathered Black

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Yamaha TRBX305 Candy Apple Red

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Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V Black Pickguard Black Metallic Maple Fingerboard

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Ibanez SR305EDX 5 String Cosmic Blue Frozen Matte

Ibanez SR305EDX 5 String Cosmic Blue Frozen Matte

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Ibanez BTB605MS 5 String Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte

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Ibanez SR505E Brown Mahogany

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Yamaha TRBX305 Black

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Squier Affinity Jazz Bass V 3 Colour Sunburst

Squier Affinity Jazz Bass V 3 Colour Sunburst

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Yamaha TRBX505 Trans Black

Yamaha TRBX505 Trans Black

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Dingwall Combustion 3 Pickup 5 String 2 Tone Blackburst Quilt Maple Fingerboard

Dingwall Combustion 3 Pickup 5 String 2 Tone Blackburst Quilt Maple Fingerboard

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Dingwall NG3 5 String Ferrari Green

Dingwall NG3 5 String Ferrari Green

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Ibanez GSR205PC-TMU 5 String Transparent Marine Burst

Ibanez GSR205PC-TMU 5 String Transparent Marine Burst

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Ibanez SR305EDX 5 String Black Ice Frozen Matte

Ibanez SR305EDX 5 String Black Ice Frozen Matte

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Ibanez Gio GSR205B Walnut Flat

Ibanez Gio GSR205B Walnut Flat

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Yamaha BB235VW 5 String Bass Vintage White

Yamaha BB235VW 5 String Bass Vintage White

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Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass V Black Maple Fingerboard

Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass V Black Maple Fingerboard

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Yamaha BB435 5 String Teal Blue

Yamaha BB435 5 String Teal Blue

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Fender Player II Modified Active Jazz Bass V Olympic Pearl Maple Fingerboard

Fender Player II Modified Active Jazz Bass V Olympic Pearl Maple Fingerboard

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Cort Artisan Space 5 Star Dust Green

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Ibanez EHB5MSBSP EHB Series 5 String Blue Hardware Metallic Aurora Matte

Ibanez EHB5MSBSP EHB Series 5 String Blue Hardware Metallic Aurora Matte

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Ibanez SR305E 5 String Deep Ocean Metallic

Ibanez SR305E 5 String Deep Ocean Metallic

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Ibanez Talman Series 5 String Dynamix P+J Pickups Cosmic Blue Starburst

Ibanez Talman Series 5 String Dynamix P+J Pickups Cosmic Blue Starburst

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Ibanez SRD905 SRD Cosmic Blue Starburst Low Gloss

Ibanez SRD905 SRD Cosmic Blue Starburst Low Gloss

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Ibanez EHB Series 5 String Bass Multi Scale Silver Wave Black Low Gloss

Ibanez EHB Series 5 String Bass Multi Scale Silver Wave Black Low Gloss

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Spector Icon NS-5 Bolt-On Black Gloss

Spector Icon NS-5 Bolt-On Black Gloss

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Music Man Sub Series Ray5 Black Maple Fingerboard

Music Man Sub Series Ray5 Black Maple Fingerboard

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Music Man Sterling Sub Series Stingray 5 HH Ruby Redburst Satin 5 String

Music Man Sterling Sub Series Stingray 5 HH Ruby Redburst Satin 5 String

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Music Man Sterling StingRay Classic RAY24CA Olympic White

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Music Man Sterling StingRay 5 Classic RAY25CA Olympic White

Music Man Sterling StingRay 5 Classic RAY25CA Olympic White

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Music Man Sterling StingRay 5 RAY35 Spalted Maple 3 Tone Sunburst

Music Man Sterling StingRay 5 RAY35 Spalted Maple 3 Tone Sunburst

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Music Man Sterling SUB StingRay 5 HH RAY5HH Stealth Black

Music Man Sterling SUB StingRay 5 HH RAY5HH Stealth Black

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Schecter C-5 Standard Charcoal Satin

Schecter C-5 Standard Charcoal Satin

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Yamaha BB735 5 String Bass Dark Coffee Sunburst

Yamaha BB735 5 String Bass Dark Coffee Sunburst

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Yamaha BB235YNS BB235 5 String Bass Yellow Natural Satin

Yamaha BB235YNS BB235 5 String Bass Yellow Natural Satin

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Yamaha TRBX305FBL Factory Blue

Yamaha TRBX305FBL Factory Blue

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Ibanez GSR205-BK 5 String Black

Ibanez GSR205-BK 5 String Black

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Cort C5 Plus OVMH Antique Brown Burst

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About 5 String Bass Guitars

5 string bass guitars open up a whole new level of musicality to the already important world of the bass - the anchor that holds your music together. By adding an extra lower, thicker string tuned all the way down to B, they give you that extended range to add bigger low end to your lines which, ordinarily, would go no lower than that low E note.

There isn't much on a bass that feels quite as good as hitting that big Low B note when the groove demands it! The addition of the extra low 'B' string is useful for contemporary heavy styles as well as Prog, Jazz and Fusion genres.

Most major bass manufacturers produce their own range of bass guitars with 5 strings. Throughout our stores we keep 5 string bass guitars by Music Man, Fender, Lakland and Ibanez, whose SR series is a good starting point for lots of ambitious bassists.

Why Should I Choose a 5 String Bass Guitar?

  • Extended range gives you more musical space
  • 5 string bass guitars are equally good for fingerstyle playing, slapping, or picking
  • Perfect for low-end-heavy music
  • Practically essential in some genres of music

Frequently Asked Questions about 5 String Bass Guitars

Question: What are 5 string bass guitars tuned to?
Traditionally, a 5 string is tuned B,E,A,D,G from lowest to highest strings.
Question: Is it harder to play a 5 string bass?
No. A 5 string bass' slightly wider neck compared to a 4 string can take a small amount of adjustment, but you'll be making your way around effortlessly in no time.
Question: Are 5 string basses worth it?
Yes. The expanded range of the 5 string gives you access to musical ideas you just couldn't reach otherwise. The range of 5 string basses available nowadays varies right across the price spectrum, so there's a 5 string bass out there for you if you want to take the plunge.
Question: What are 5 string basses good for?
The extra low notes on a 5 string bass give you that extra part of the mix to really fill out, anchoring your riffs, grooves and chords to the floor. This comes in useful in musical styles that already fill up a lot of the spectrum like heavy metal, or where big low end is essential, like hip hop and R&B. In the world of theatre music, the 5 string bass is practically ubiquitous.
Question: What are the most popular 5 string bass guitar models?
The most popular 5 string bass guitar models are undoubtedly from Ibanez. This may be because lots of hard rock and metal players use them and need the slim neck and low notes that an Ibanez 5 string provides. The SR-505 bass is an extremely popular model. Aside from that, the Squier Jazz 5 string is very popular, as are the various iterations of Music Man StingRay 5 string bass.
Question: Can a beginner start on a 5 string bass?
Yes, absolutely! Like so many more recent developments in the world of guitar, there are some fantastic quality 5 string basses at beginner friendly prices. Playing wise, there's no reason whatsoever you can't make your first forays into playing on a 5 string, all principles of finger placement, note positions etc. are exactly the same.