Product Price Scale Length (inch) Number of Frets (piece) Body Material Neck Material Fingerboard Material Bridge Type
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay5
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34 in 22 Select hardwoods Select roasted maple Maple, Rosewood, or Ebony Vintage Music Man top-loaded chrome plated steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles

The StingRay5 is a modern 5-string incarnation of the classic StingRay with a 34 in scale, bolt-on roasted maple neck, 22 stainless-steel frets, powerful neodymium humbucking pickups and an 18V 3-band active preamp. It features a contoured select hardwood body and a vintage-style top-loaded Music Man bridge for comfort, balance and punchy tone suited to studio, stage and versatile players. Ideal for players who want high output, clear low-end and modern playability.

★ Ideal for

Ideal for top-rated 5-string bass lists because its 34 in scale, 22 stainless-steel frets, roasted maple neck, neodymium humbuckers and 18V 3-band preamp deliver modern high-output tone, extended low-end and professional playability.

Fender American Ultra Jazz V
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£1794.30 34 in 21 Alder Maple Rosewood 5-Saddle HiMass (Toploaded)

The Fender American Ultra Jazz V is a high-end 5-string bass with a contoured alder body, Modern D maple neck, and a 10-14 in compound-radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets. It features Ultra Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups, active/passive electronics and a HiMass 5-saddle bridge for stable tuning, wide tonal range and modern playability. Suited for professional players who need versatile tone and ergonomic comfort.

★ Ideal for

Ideal for top-rated 5-string bass lists because its 34 in scale, 5-saddle HiMass bridge, Ultra Noiseless pickups and active/passive electronics deliver low-end clarity, reliable intonation and wide tonal versatility.

Sadowsky MetroLine 5-String
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£2650.34 34 in 24 American Swamp Ash Maple Maple Sadowsky bridge with quick string release

The Sadowsky MetroLine 5-String is a German-made, bolt-on bass with a 34 in scale, chambered swamp ash body, maple neck and maple fingerboard, and Sadowsky electronics and pickups. It features a Sadowsky bridge with quick string release and high-quality hardware aimed at professional players seeking vintage-inspired tone with modern versatility.

★ Ideal for

Ideal for top-rated 5-string bass lists because its 34 in scale, 24 frets, Sadowsky pickups and active electronics deliver professional tone, playability, and versatility.