Detail 01
5 strings
Adds a low B below the standard four. Wider neck and more string spacing to manage than a 4-string.
Product detailSKU #1278002525864
RogueLX205B 5-String Series III Electric Bass Guitar Pearl White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 5-string beginner bass at $179.99. Basswood body, maple neck. For a student who needs the low B without spending much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A beginner learning material that goes below low E
- Church, worship, or modern rock parts needing the low B
- Trying out a 5-string before committing to an expensive one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time players — five strings is harder to start on than four
- Anyone needing a tight, defined low B for recording
- Players with small hands or short reach
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 soft-sounding. Warm and mid-focused, which tends to blur the low B rather than tighten it.
Detail 03
Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
Standard beginner pairing. Rosewood is slightly softer under the fingers and a touch warmer than maple.
Detail 04
Wider nut and neck than a 4-string
More stretch for the fretting hand and less room for error when muting the strings you are not playing.
Detail 05
$179.99
Budget hardware and electronics. The low B on cheap 5-strings is usually the weakest part of the tone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No amp or cable included — budget for both
- 02The low B will need a setup and possibly a heavier string to feel tight
- 03Wider neck: try the reach if you have small hands before buying
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Should I start on a 5-string?
Only if you need the low B for the music you play. Four strings is easier to learn muting and hand position on.
02Does it come with an amp?
No. You need a bass amp and a cable separately.
03How good is the low B string?
At this price it will be looser and less defined than on an expensive 5-string. A setup and a heavier gauge B string help.
04Is the neck much wider than a 4-string?
Yes. The extra string adds width at the nut and more stretch for the fretting hand. Worth trying in person if your reach is short.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Basswood
- Color
- White
- Neck Wood
- Maple
