What are some highly-reviewed long-scale bass guitars for rock and metal genres?

Product ⇅ Price ⇅ Scale Length (inches) ⇅ Number of Frets (none) ⇅ Body Material (none) ⇅ Neck Material (none) ⇅ Bridge Type (none) ⇅ Pickup Configuration (none) ⇅
Schecter Guitar Research Stiletto Stealth-4 Electric Bass Guitar - Satin Black
US 		£477.55 ≈ 34in 24 Basswood Maple S-Tek MM humbucker and P single-coil

The Stiletto Stealth-4 features a lightweight basswood body, slim maple neck, 34in scale, and 24 X-Jumbo frets. Its Diamond MM humbucker, Diamond P single-coil, active 2-band EQ, and satin black finish make it well suited to players seeking versatile, aggressive rock and metal tones.

★ Ideal for

This bass suits rock and metal players who want a long-scale 34in instrument with a punchy MM humbucker, powerful P pickup, active 2-band EQ, and fast 24-fret maple neck.

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Guitar Center
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Ibanez SR305E 5-String Electric Bass Midnight Gray Burst
US 		£316.39 ≈ 34in 24 Okoume 5-piece Maple/Walnut Accu-cast B125 HH

The SR305E features a comfortable Okoume body, a fast 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck, 24 frets, and dual PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups with an active 3-band EQ and 3-way Power Tap switch. It suits bassists who want versatile tones, extended low range, and ergonomic playability for practice, recording, or live performance.

★ Ideal for

Its 34in long scale, 5-string range, dual PowerSpan Dual Coil humbuckers, and active 3-band EQ with Power Tap switch make it well suited to powerful, articulate rock and metal tones.

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Guitar Center Music & Arts Musiekwereld
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Ibanez SR400EPBDX Electric Bass Tropical Seafloor Burst
US 		£404.69 ≈ 34in 24 Nyatoh 5-piece Maple/Walnut Accu-cast B500 HH

This four-string bass features a lightweight Nyatoh body, a stable five-piece Maple/Walnut neck, and dual-coil pickups with a three-band EQ and three-way Power Tap switch. Its slim SR design and wide tonal range suit players from intermediate level through professional performance, especially in rock and metal.

★ Ideal for

Its 34in long scale, 24 frets, HH PowerSpan Dual Coil pickup configuration, and switchable tonal options provide the focused low end, punch, and versatility well suited to rock and metal.

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Bertrand's Music N Stuff Music Guitar Center
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Jackson J Series Spectra Bass JS23 Guitar - Walnut Stain
US 		£169.23 ≈ 34in 24 Poplar Maple Jackson HiMass bridge P-style neck pickup, J-style bridge pickup

The Jackson JS23 features a balanced poplar offset body, maple neck, 24-fret laurel fingerboard, and active/passive electronics. Its versatile P-style and J-style pickup combination suits bassists who want punchy rock tones and broad tonal flexibility.

★ Ideal for

This bass suits rock and metal players seeking a long-scale instrument, with its 34in scale, 24 frets, punchy P-style and J-style pickups, and Jackson HiMass bridge for strong sustain and stability.

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Musician's Friend Guitar Center Music & Arts
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ESP LTD B-206SM 6-String Bass Guitar - Spalted Maple
US 		£551.13 ≈ 35 in 24 Ash 5-piece Maple/Jatoba LTD DB-6 ESP SB-6B bridge and ESP SB-6N neck

The ESP LTD B-206SM is a six-string bass with an ash body, spalted maple top, 35 in scale, 24 extra-jumbo frets, and passive ESP SB-6 pickups paired with an active 3-band EQ. Its extended range, slim five-piece neck, and flexible electronics suit players who need wide tonal control for rock, metal, recording, and live performance.

★ Ideal for

It suits rock and metal players seeking a highly reviewed long-scale bass because its 35 in scale supports tight low-string definition, while the dual ESP SB-6 humbuckers and active 3-band EQ provide punch, clarity, and tonal control.

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ESP Shop Music & Arts
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Schecter Guitar Research Stiletto Stealth-5 5-String Electric Bass Guitar Satin Black
US 		£492.26 ≈ 35 in 24 Basswood Maple S-Tek HS

The Stiletto Stealth-5 is a right-handed five-string bass with a lightweight basswood body, maple neck, 35 in scale, and 24 extra-jumbo frets. Its Schecter Diamond P and Diamond SuperRock MM pickups, active 2-band EQ, and sleek Satin Black finish suit players seeking powerful, versatile tones for stage or studio use.

★ Ideal for

It suits rock and metal players who want a long-scale 35 in five-string bass with articulate Schecter Diamond P and SuperRock MM pickups, an active 2-band EQ, and strong low-end reach.

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Guitar Center Murphy's Music Andertons Music Co.
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