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Product ⇅	Price ⇅	Number of Frets (pieces) ⇅	Scale Length (inches) ⇅	Body Material ⇅	Neck Material ⇅	Pickup Configuration ⇅	Bridge Type ⇅
Ibanez Bass Workshop BTB866SC 6-String Bass Guitar US	£959.26 ≈	24 + zero fret	35 in	Ash top/Ash/Okoume wing body	5-piece Maple/Walnut with Graphite reinforcement rods	Dual-coil Bartolini BH2 neck and bridge pickups	MR5 Mono-Rail V
The BTB866SC is a professional 6-string bass with neck-through construction, a 35 in scale, stainless steel frets, Bartolini BH2 pickups, and a 3-band EQ. Its ash and okoume body, graphite-reinforced maple/walnut neck, and MR5 bridge suit advanced players who need sustain, clarity, stability, and broad tonal control. ★ Ideal for It suits players seeking a durable 6-string bass because its neck uses graphite reinforcement rods, its frets are stainless steel, its neck-through construction supports sustain and stability, and its MR5 bridge securely isolates each string. Sources: American Musical Supply Adorama Search on: Amazon Walmart eBay AliExpress JD.com Taobao Banggood
Ibanez Bass Workshop SRMS806 Multi-Scale 6-String Bass US	£885.47 ≈	24	35.5in - 33.6in	Poplar burl top, okoume body	5-piece jatoba/walnut	Bartolini BH2 passive dual-coil neck and bridge pickups	MR5S bridge
The SRMS806 is a 24-fret, multi-scale six-string bass with a 35.5in to 33.6in scale range, an okoume body with poplar burl top, and a 5-piece jatoba and walnut neck. Its dual Bartolini BH2 pickups, three-band EQ, and adjustable MR5S bridge provide broad tonal control and precise string spacing for experienced players. ★ Ideal for This bass suits players seeking a durable 6-string instrument because its rigid 5-piece jatoba and walnut neck, multi-scale construction, adjustable MR5S bridge, and solid okoume body are built for stable long-term performance. Sources: Guitar Center Music & Arts Search on: Amazon Walmart eBay AliExpress JD.com Taobao Banggood
Ibanez BTB806MS 6-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass Guitar US	£1025.68 ≈	24 medium stainless steel	34.5 in - 37 in	Okoume/Ash wing body with Poplar Burl top	5-piece Maple/Walnut with graphite reinforcement rods	2 x T1 passive humbucker	MR5S bridge
The Ibanez BTB806MS is a neck-through six-string bass with a 34.5 in to 37 in multi-scale design, a 5-piece maple/walnut neck, and dual T1 humbuckers. Its 3-band EQ, EQ bypass, adjustable MR5S bridge, and extended-range design suit advanced players who need flexible tones and balanced string tension. ★ Ideal for It suits players seeking a durable 6-string bass because it combines long-lasting medium stainless steel frets, a graphite-reinforced 5-piece maple/walnut neck-through construction, and an adjustable MR5S bridge. Sources: Thomann Search on: Amazon Walmart eBay AliExpress JD.com Taobao Banggood
Ibanez Premium BTB1936 6-String Electric Bass Guitar US	£1475.79 ≈	24 plus zero fret	35 in	Curly Maple/Walnut top and back with African Mahogany wing	7-piece Panga Panga/Purpleheart	2 Aguilar DCB passive pickups	MR5S bridge
The Ibanez Premium BTB1936 is a six-string, neck-through bass with a 35 in scale, stainless steel frets, dual Aguilar DCB pickups, and active three-band EQ with bypass. It suits experienced bassists who need extended range, strong sustain, flexible tone shaping, and comfortable access to higher frets. ★ Ideal for Its neck-through construction, seven-piece Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck with graphite reinforcement, stainless steel frets, adjustable MR5S bridge, and durable Aguilar DCB pickups make it a strong choice among durable six-string bass guitars. Sources: Guitar Center American Musical Supply Search on: Amazon Walmart eBay AliExpress JD.com Taobao Banggood
MTD Kingston Z6 6-String Electric Bass Guitar US	£1143.01 ≈	24	35in	Mahogany	Maple with carbon fiber reinforcement	MTD split-coil	Top-loading Quick Release bridge
The MTD Kingston Z6 is a 24-fret, 35in-scale six-string bass with a mahogany body, maple neck, active 3-band EQ, and split-coil pickups. Its ergonomic asymmetrical neck, carbon fiber reinforcement, Buzz Feiten tuning system, and Hipshot hardware suit advanced players performing modern gospel, fusion, progressive, and chord-based music. ★ Ideal for It suits players seeking a durable six-string bass because its carbon fiber-reinforced maple neck, Buzz Feiten tuning system, Hipshot tuners, and robust top-loading Quick Release bridge support stability, reliable intonation, and fast string changes. Sources: Music & Arts Guitar Center American Musical Supply Search on: Amazon Walmart eBay AliExpress JD.com Taobao Banggood
Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 6-String Electric Bass Guitar US	£1179.90 ≈	24 Jumbo	35 in	Ash	Walnut with Padauk stringers and 2 carbon fiber reinforcement rods	2 EMG 45HZ pickups	Schecter Diamond Custom Bass
The Schecter Charles Berthoud CB-6 is a professional 6-string bass with a neck-through ash body, walnut and Padauk neck, dual EMG 45HZ pickups, and an active 3-band EQ. Its 35 in scale and 24 jumbo frets suit advanced players who need extended range, sustain, and fast access across the neck. ★ Ideal for Its ash body, neck-through construction, carbon fiber reinforcement rods, Grover tuners, and Schecter Diamond Custom Bass bridge make the CB-6 a durable choice for demanding 6-string bass players. Sources: Guitar Center Search on: Amazon Walmart eBay AliExpress JD.com Taobao Banggood
Ibanez BTB946 6-String Bass Guitar US	£1211.69 ≈	24 (+ zero fret)	35 in	Okoume wings w/ poplar burl top & ash back	5-piece maple/ walnut w/ graphite reinforcing rods	Nordstrand Big Single passive	Mono-rail V (17mm string spacing)
The Ibanez BTB946 is a 6-string, neck-through BTB model built for maximum sustain and stable resonance. It uses Nordstrand Big Single passive pickups paired with Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with a 3-way mid-frequency switch, making it versatile for recording and stage use. It suits players who want a durable, pro-level 35 in 6-string platform with a punchy single-coil character. ★ Ideal for Its 24 (+ zero fret) medium stainless steel frets, neck-through construction, and durable Mono-rail V bridge with 17mm string spacing make the BTB946 a tough, long-term choice for the most durable 6-string bass builds. Sources: Music & Arts The Music Farm Search on: Amazon Walmart eBay AliExpress JD.com Taobao Banggood