Extended Range Bass Guitars

Extended range bass guitars open up new creative possibilities for bassists seeking to expand their musical horizons. With additional strings and enhanced tonal versatility, these instruments are designed... for players who want to push the boundaries of traditional bass playing. Whether you're exploring complex chord voicings, intricate solos, or deep, resonant grooves, extended range bass guitars provide the flexibility and dynamic range to suit any style or genre. Discover a selection of models crafted to inspire your next performance or recording session.
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Ibanez GIO Series GSR205B 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Jatoba Fretboard, Walnut Flat

Ibanez GIO Series GSR205B 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Jatoba Fretboard, Walnut Flat

SKU: IBGSR205BWNF
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DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a mahogany body, walnut flat finish, and Jatoba fretboard.

$299.99
$50 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a mahogany body, walnut flat finish, and Jatoba fretboard.
Ibanez miKro Series GSRM25 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Black

Ibanez miKro Series GSRM25 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Black

SKU: IBGSRM25BK
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DESCRIPTION

A compact 5-string electric bass guitar with a black finish, perfect for players with small hands.

$279.99
$47 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A compact 5-string electric bass guitar with a black finish, perfect for players with small hands.
Ibanez SRMS805 Multi Scale 2018 5-String Bass Guitar, Bound Panga Panga Fingerboard, Deep Twilight

Ibanez SRMS805 Multi Scale 2018 5-String Bass Guitar, Bound Panga Panga Fingerboard, Deep Twilight

SKU: IBSRMS805DTW
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DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a mahogany body, multi-scale design, and deep twilight finish.

$1099.99
$92 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a mahogany body, multi-scale design, and deep twilight finish.
Ibanez EHB1005MS 5-String Headless Multi Scale Electric Bass Guitar, Roasted Birdseye Maple Fretboard, Sea Foam Green Matte

Ibanez EHB1005MS 5-String Headless Multi Scale Electric Bass Guitar, Roasted Birdseye Maple Fretboard, Sea Foam Green Matte

SKU: IBEHB105MSFM
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DESCRIPTION

A headless electric bass guitar with a roasted birdseye maple fretboard, ergonomic design, and sea foam green matte finish.

$1399.99
$117 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A headless electric bass guitar with a roasted birdseye maple fretboard, ergonomic design, and sea foam green matte finish.
Ibanez EHB1005MS 5-String Headless Multi Scale Electric Bass Guitar, Roasted Birdseye Maple Fretboard, Black Flat

Ibanez EHB1005MS 5-String Headless Multi Scale Electric Bass Guitar, Roasted Birdseye Maple Fretboard, Black Flat

SKU: IBEHB105MBKF
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DESCRIPTION

A 5-string headless electric bass guitar with a roasted birdseye maple fretboard, ergonomic body design, and versatile EQ options.

$1249.99
$1399.99 Save: $150.00 (11%)
$105 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string headless electric bass guitar with a roasted birdseye maple fretboard, ergonomic body design, and versatile EQ options.
Ibanez EHB Ergonomic Headless Series EHB1505MS 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Black Ice Flat

Ibanez EHB Ergonomic Headless Series EHB1505MS 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Black Ice Flat

SKU: IBEHB155MSBI
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DESCRIPTION

A lightweight and ergonomic 5-string electric bass guitar with a black finish, featuring high-quality tone woods and versatile electronics.

$1899.99
$159 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight and ergonomic 5-string electric bass guitar with a black finish, featuring high-quality tone woods and versatile electronics.
Ibanez SRMS805 Multi Scale 2018 5-String Bass Guitar, Bound Panga Panga Fingerboard, Brown Topaz Burst

Ibanez SRMS805 Multi Scale 2018 5-String Bass Guitar, Bound Panga Panga Fingerboard, Brown Topaz Burst

SKU: IBSRMS805BTT
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DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a mahogany body and brown topaz burst finish.

$1049.99
$88 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a mahogany body and brown topaz burst finish.
Ibanez SR Standard SR305E 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Jatoba Fretboard, Cerulean Aura Burst

Ibanez SR Standard SR305E 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Jatoba Fretboard, Cerulean Aura Burst

SKU: IBSR305ECUB
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DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups and 3-band EQ for versatile professional bass tones.

$399.99
$67 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups and 3-band EQ for versatile professional bass tones.
Ibanez EHB1505MS 5-String Headless Multi Scale Electric Bass Guitar, Bound Panga Panga Fretboard, Pacific Blue Burst Flat

Ibanez EHB1505MS 5-String Headless Multi Scale Electric Bass Guitar, Bound Panga Panga Fretboard, Pacific Blue Burst Flat

SKU: IBEHB155MPLF
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DESCRIPTION

A headless electric bass guitar with ergonomic design, poplar burl top, and Nordstrand Big Split pickups.

$1699.99
$1899.99 Save: $200.00 (11%)
$142 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A headless electric bass guitar with ergonomic design, poplar burl top, and Nordstrand Big Split pickups.
Ibanez SR Workshop Series SRMS805L 5-String Left-Handed Electric Bass Guitar, Deep Twilight

Ibanez SR Workshop Series SRMS805L 5-String Left-Handed Electric Bass Guitar, Deep Twilight

SKU: IBSRMS805LDT
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DESCRIPTION

A left-handed 5-string electric bass guitar with a deep twilight finish and multi-scale design.

$1199.99
$100 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A left-handed 5-string electric bass guitar with a deep twilight finish and multi-scale design.
Ibanez SR Standard Series SR305E 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Metallic Silver Sunburst

Ibanez SR Standard Series SR305E 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Metallic Silver Sunburst

SKU: IBSR305EMSS
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DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.

$429.99
$72 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.
Ibanez SR Series SRF700 Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Brown Burst Flat

Ibanez SR Series SRF700 Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Brown Burst Flat

SKU: IBSRF700BBF
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DESCRIPTION

A modern electric bass guitar with a smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and versatile electronics.

$999.99
$84 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A modern electric bass guitar with a smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and versatile electronics.
Ibanez GWB205 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Ebony Fretboard, Tequila Sunrise Flat

Ibanez GWB205 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Ebony Fretboard, Tequila Sunrise Flat

SKU: IBGWB205TQF

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with an ebony fretboard, tequila sunrise flat finish, and Bartolini pickups.

$1499.99
$1699.99 Save: $200.00 (12%)
$125 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with an ebony fretboard, tequila sunrise flat finish, and Bartolini pickups.
Ibanez BTB Standard BTB746 Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Natural Low Gloss

Ibanez BTB Standard BTB746 Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Natural Low Gloss

SKU: IBBTB746NTL

DESCRIPTION

A high-quality, affordable electric bass guitar with a 35" scale neck, neck-through construction, and Bartolini pickups.

$1099.99
$92 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A high-quality, affordable electric bass guitar with a 35" scale neck, neck-through construction, and Bartolini pickups.
Ibanez EHB1006MS EHB Ergonomic Headless Electric Bass Guitar, Metallic Gray Matte

Ibanez EHB1006MS EHB Ergonomic Headless Electric Bass Guitar, Metallic Gray Matte

SKU: IBEHB16MSMGM

DESCRIPTION

A modern and ergonomic 6-string electric bass guitar with a headless design, versatile electronics, and lightweight chambered body.

$1499.99
$125 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A modern and ergonomic 6-string electric bass guitar with a headless design, versatile electronics, and lightweight chambered body.
Fender Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass VI Guitar, Black Metallic

Fender Squier Affinity Series Jazz Bass VI Guitar, Black Metallic

SKU: FE0378671565

DESCRIPTION

A 6-string Jazz Bass with extended range, contoured body, and Squier single-coil pickups for versatile tones.

$409.99
$69 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A 6-string Jazz Bass with extended range, contoured body, and Squier single-coil pickups for versatile tones.
Fender Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V 5-String Guitar, Black Metallic

Fender Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V 5-String Guitar, Black Metallic

SKU: FE0378753565

DESCRIPTION

A superb gateway into the Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for aspiring bassists.

$435.99
$73 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A superb gateway into the Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Active Jazz Bass V delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for aspiring bassists.
Ibanez BTB Workshop Series BTB805MS 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Transparent Gray Flat

Ibanez BTB Workshop Series BTB805MS 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Transparent Gray Flat

SKU: IBTB805MSTGF

DESCRIPTION

A pro-level 5-string electric bass guitar with a poplar body, Panga Panga fretboard, and T1 pickups.

$1499.99
$125 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A pro-level 5-string electric bass guitar with a poplar body, Panga Panga fretboard, and T1 pickups.
Ibanez SR1605DW SR Premium 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Bound Panga Panga Fretboard, Autumn Sunset Sky

Ibanez SR1605DW SR Premium 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Bound Panga Panga Fretboard, Autumn Sunset Sky

SKU: IBSR1605DWAS

DESCRIPTION

A premium 5-string electric bass guitar with a bound panga panga fretboard and autumn sunset sky finish.

$1699.99
$142 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A premium 5-string electric bass guitar with a bound panga panga fretboard and autumn sunset sky finish.
Ibanez BTB Standard Series BTB945 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Cosmic Blue Low Gloss

Ibanez BTB Standard Series BTB945 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Cosmic Blue Low Gloss

SKU: IBBTB945COL

DESCRIPTION

A cosmic blue 5-string bass guitar with neck-through construction and Nordstrand Big Single pickups.

$1499.99
$125 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A cosmic blue 5-string bass guitar with neck-through construction and Nordstrand Big Single pickups.
Ibanez EHB Ergonomic Headless Series EHB1506MS Electric Bass Guitar, Antique Brown Stained Low Gloss

Ibanez EHB Ergonomic Headless Series EHB1506MS Electric Bass Guitar, Antique Brown Stained Low Gloss

SKU: IBEHB06MSABL

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight and ergonomic electric bass guitar with a chambered body, Panga Panga fretboard, and Nordstrand Big Split pickups.

$1999.99
$167 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight and ergonomic electric bass guitar with a chambered body, Panga Panga fretboard, and Nordstrand Big Split pickups.
Ibanez SR4CMLTD Limited Edition SR Premium 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Caribbean Islet Low Gloss

Ibanez SR4CMLTD Limited Edition SR Premium 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Caribbean Islet Low Gloss

SKU: IBSR5CMLTDCI

DESCRIPTION

A Limited Edition 5-string electric bass guitar with a Caribbean Islet Low Gloss finish, featuring a Panga Panga fretboard and Nordstrand Big Single pickups.

$1699.99
$142 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A Limited Edition 5-string electric bass guitar with a Caribbean Islet Low Gloss finish, featuring a Panga Panga fretboard and Nordstrand Big Single pickups.
Ibanez SR605E SR Standard 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Stained Burst

Ibanez SR605E SR Standard 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Stained Burst

SKU: IBSR605EBKT

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with an ash body, rosewood fretboard, and powerful Nordstrand pickups.

$899.99
$75 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with an ash body, rosewood fretboard, and powerful Nordstrand pickups.
Jackson SBX V X Series Spectra Bass 5-String Bass Guitar, Electric Blue

Jackson SBX V X Series Spectra Bass 5-String Bass Guitar, Electric Blue

SKU: JA2919924527

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a poplar body, graphite-reinforced maple neck, and versatile tonal options.

$599.99
$100 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: jackson

DESCRIPTION

A 5-string electric bass guitar with a poplar body, graphite-reinforced maple neck, and versatile tonal options.
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Extended Range Bass Guitars

Extended range bass guitars have become an essential tool for modern musicians seeking to expand their sonic palette and break free from traditional limitations. These instruments, distinguished by their additional strings and extended fretboards, offer a broader range of notes and creative possibilities, making them a popular choice for bassists in progressive rock, metal, jazz, gospel, and experimental genres. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to add depth and complexity to your compositions, or an ambitious beginner eager to explore new musical territory, an extended range bass guitar provides the flexibility to cover everything from deep, resonant lows to articulate, singing highs. The versatility of these instruments is especially valuable in contemporary bands where the bassist may be called upon to fill both foundational and melodic roles, sometimes even taking on lead passages that would traditionally belong to a guitar. With the arrival of late summer and the start of new musical projects, it’s a great time to consider how an extended range bass can elevate your sound, whether you’re preparing for studio sessions, live gigs, or simply jamming with friends as the days grow shorter and the energy of the season inspires fresh creativity.

When shopping for an extended range bass guitar, there are several important factors to keep in mind to ensure you find the right instrument for your playing style and needs. The number of strings is a key consideration, with five, six, and even seven-string models offering progressively more range and versatility. Pay attention to neck profile and string spacing—extended range basses can feel quite different from traditional four-string models, and comfort is crucial, especially during long rehearsals or performances. Consider the type of pickups and electronics, as active systems often provide greater tonal shaping options, while passive pickups deliver classic warmth and punch. Weight and balance are also important, particularly if you plan to play standing for extended periods. Many players appreciate features like ergonomic contours, lightweight bodies, and smooth fret access that make these instruments more enjoyable to play. For those who perform or record in a variety of styles, the ability to switch between deep, thunderous grooves and intricate chordal work can be a game-changer. Extended range bass guitars also make thoughtful gifts for dedicated musicians, music students, or anyone looking to push their creative boundaries—imagine the excitement of unwrapping a new instrument that opens up entirely new musical landscapes. As you explore the possibilities, you might also be interested in discovering the broader world of Extended Range Guitars, where you’ll find even more options to inspire your musical journey.

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