The Boden Bass Standard 5 redefines what a professional bass guitar can be, combining cutting-edge ergonomic design with premium tonewoods for an instrument that excels in both comfort and sonic versatility. Built with a solid American Basswood body featuring Flame Maple veneer and a quartersawn Roasted Maple neck and fretboard, this bass produces a beautifully balanced sound with strong midrange presence and brilliant articulation. The neck construction incorporates carbon fibre and Walnut reinforcement for exceptional rigidity and long-term stability, while Fishman Fluence Bass pickups capture every nuance of your playing technique without unwanted coloration.
What sets this instrument apart is its thoughtful approach to player comfort and fatigue reduction. The lightweight headless construction, multi-scale neck design, and patented EndurNeck profile address the common challenges faced by bass players during extended playing sessions. Aircraft-grade aluminium hardware not only reduces overall weight but contributes significantly to the instrument’s distinctive woody, organic acoustic character that resonates beautifully both plugged in and unplugged.
The 2-Band EQ system mounted on a concentric potentiometer provides exceptional tonal flexibility, making this bass equally suited to home recording environments and live performance venues. From punchy, articulate fundamentals to rich harmonic content, the Boden Bass Standard 5 covers an impressive range of classic and contemporary bass sounds. This instrument represents the perfect choice for serious bassists who demand professional-grade performance, superior ergonomics, and the sonic versatility to handle any musical genre with confidence.
- Bolt-On Construction with new sculpted neck joint heel
- Body: Solid American Basswood
- Available Finishes: Natural Satin, Charcoal Satin
- Approximate Weight: 3kg / 6.6 lbs +/- 10%
- Manufactured in Indonesia
- .strandberg* Bass Tuner Assembly & String Locks
- Anodised Black
- Luminlay™ Green Side Dots
- Luminlay™ Green Inlays
- Roasted maple neck – Quartersawn, Carbon Fiber and Walnut reinforced
- EndurNeck™ Profile
- Roasted Maple Fretboard
- 20” Fretboard Radius
- 24 Frets
- Jescar 51100 Stainless Steel Fretwire (57110 for zero fret)
- D’Addario NYXL 45130 EB35” 5ST (045/130)
- Standard tuning BEADG
- H-H Pickup Configuration
- Neck: Fishman™ Fluence Bass, 5-String Soapbar – Black
- Bridge: Fishman™ Fluence Bass, 5-String Soapbar – Black
- 2-band EQ with separate treble/bass
- Blend pot with easy in/out harness
- Push-pull pot for volume/coil split
- H-H Pickup Configuration
- Neck: Fishman™ Fluence Bass, 5-String Soapbar – Black
- Bridge: Fishman™ Fluence Bass, 5-String Soapbar – Black
- 2-band EQ with separate treble/bass
- Blend pot with easy in/out harness
- Push-pull pot for volume/coil split
- 3-way mini toggle switch for easy voice selection



