A 5-string guitar typically refers to a bass guitar with an extra lower string (usually a low B), extending its range below the standard 4-string bass. This added string gives players access to deeper, heavier tones popular in modern genres like metal, jazz, and hip-hop. While 5-string guitars (as in regular 6-string guitars minus one string) are less common, the term most often relates to basses. The extra string provides more versatility for playing complex lines, heavier riffs, and broader chord voicings, making 5-string basses a go-to for musicians wanting both punch and extended range.
Bass is at the heart of the rhythm section, and we’ve got everything you need to build your perfect setup. From powerful bass amps and deep, rich effects to essential accessories like strings, straps, and cases, this category covers it all. Whether you’re a beginner laying down your first grooves or a gigging bassist shaping your signature tone, you’ll find top gear from trusted brands right here. Dive into our full range and take your low end to the next level.
The bass guitar is the backbone of many musical styles, delivering the low-end power that holds everything together. Designed to play deep, resonant notes, it typically has four strings—though five- and six-string models are also popular—and comes in both fretted and fretless versions. Bass guitars can be electric or acoustic, with solid or hollow bodies, and are used across genres from rock and funk to jazz and reggae. In this category, you’ll find a wide selection of bass guitars to suit all levels, from beginner to pro, each built to provide great tone, feel, and reliability.
Here at GPAS we have everything guitar from music to guitars amps pedals and stuff. The guitar is a versatile stringed instrument played across countless genres, from rock and blues to classical and jazz.
Typically featuring six strings, it produces sound by vibrating strings stretched over a wooden body or solid frame, amplified acoustically or electronically.
We have Guitars in all types, including acoustic, electric, bass guitars and electro-acoustic, each offering different tonal characteristics and playing styles. For many, the guitar is both a tool of expression and a lifelong obsession—lending itself equally to raw power, subtle nuance, and everything in between.
A metallic guitar finish features tiny reflective flakes or pigments mixed into the paint, giving the guitar a sparkling, shimmering look that changes subtly with the light and angle. This eye-catching finish adds a modern, high-energy vibe and is popular in genres like rock, metal, and pop where a bold visual statement matters. Metallic finishes
We have new and used HILS Guitars musical equipment available on our website for fast direct delivery from sellers across the UK & Europe.
£279.00
Best in class: GSR Series 5 String Electric Bass Guitar from the world leading Ibanez brand / Ibanez renowned quality, playability and craftsmanship. Practice, Perform or Record : The GSR is a solid & versatile workhorse / with a comfortable Poplar body / Solid B10 bridge (19mm Spacing) fully adjustable for stable tuning and precision. / perfect in…
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Nickel plated on hex cores Dr hi beam stainless steel round wound on round core 5 string bass med 45-125 Proffesional quality Cuerda sol: 045
£26.95
Ernie Ball Bass Slinkys are played by legendary bands around the world including Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Zac Brown Band, Green Day, and Avenged Sevenfold. Made in the USA with tin-plated, high-carbon steel core wire wound with nickel plated-steel. Rich, balanced tone. Used by bassists across playing styles and genres. Element Shield packagi…
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5 string bass strings . Gauges – E 45, A 60, D 80, G 105, B 125 Nickel wound for superior sound and longevity Complete set of 5 stings individually packaged and labelled Perfect for any guitarist
£49.99
Ernie Ball Custom Gauge Flatwounds deliver solid low-end with reduced finger noise. Flattened stainless steel wrap wire on a hex-shaped tin-plated steel core. Super smooth feel with warm, rounded tone. Ernie Ball bass strings are played worldwide by aspiring artists and legends alike. 5-string bass string set: 45, 65, 80, 100, 130.