Detail 01
5-string, low B
Adds five notes below standard E. Also lets you play in position instead of shifting down the neck.
Product detailSKU #1278002525866
RogueLX205B 5-String Series III Electric Bass Guitar Candy Apple Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Budget 5-string bass with a low B. For students and beginners who need notes below E without spending much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners in worship or modern rock needing a low B
- Second bass for songs written below standard E
- Students learning extended-range fingering early
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a tight, defined low B string
- Anyone new to bass who'd do better on four strings
- Small hands uncomfortable with a wide five-string neck
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Basswood body
Light and tonally neutral. Even mids, no strong low-end push, so the B leans soft rather than tight.
Detail 03
Maple neck
Stiff enough to resist the extra string tension a five-string puts on the neck.
Detail 04
Rosewood fingerboard
Warm attack and a slightly grippier feel than maple. Wipe it down and oil it occasionally.
Detail 05
Wider five-string nut
String spacing is tighter and the neck is broader. Slap and thumb-over fretting take more adjustment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Five-string setup matters more; budget for truss rod and intonation work.
- 02No amp, cable, strap or case included.
- 03Replacement B strings need a long-scale five-string set, not a four-string pack.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Should a beginner start on a 5-string?
Only if you already know you need the low B, for example in worship or metal. Otherwise four strings is easier to learn on and easier to keep in tune.
02How is the low B on a bass this cheap?
Expect it to be looser and less defined than the other four strings. A heavier gauge B and a careful setup tighten it up noticeably.
03What tuning is it in?
Standard five-string tuning, B-E-A-D-G. The four highest strings match a regular bass exactly.
04Does it use a battery?
No. It's a passive bass, so there's no preamp and nothing to charge.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Basswood
- Color
- Red
- Neck Wood
- Maple
