Used Bossa OB-5 5-String Bass

Description

The Bossa OB-5 is a distinctive 5-string electric bass from Japanese boutique builder Bossa, offering a modern design, extended low range, and the kind of uncommon construction that makes it particularly interesting to players who enjoy high-end and lesser-seen basses. Bossa instruments are far less common on the used market than mainstream production basses, giving the OB-5 additional appeal for collectors and working bassists looking for something different.

As a 5-string instrument, the OB-5 provides an extended lower register that is especially useful for gospel, R&B, funk, fusion, jazz, progressive music, rock, and modern studio work. The additional range allows bassists to reach lower notes without constantly shifting position and can make the instrument particularly effective in contemporary arrangements.

The OB-5's modern bass platform is well suited for players who value articulation and definition across an extended range. It can work equally well for fingerstyle playing, slap techniques, chordal passages, and more technical approaches where clarity between strings is important.

In the studio, the Bossa OB-5 can be an excellent option for direct recording, especially when a track calls for the depth of a low B string while retaining definition in a dense arrangement. It can also be paired with bass preamps, compressors, amps, and effects to cover everything from polished contemporary bass sounds to aggressive fusion and rock tones.

Because Bossa basses are comparatively uncommon and individual instruments can differ in specification, please refer carefully to the photos for the exact woods, pickup configuration, onboard electronics, controls, bridge, tuners, finish, and other appointments on this particular OB-5. The photos should also be used to determine whether any components have been changed or modified.

Condition

This bass is used, tested, and fully functional. It shows normal signs of wear consistent with previous use. For the exact cosmetic condition, body, finish, neck, fingerboard, frets, pickups, electronics, controls, bridge, tuners, hardware, modifications if present, and any included case, gig bag, paperwork, tools, or accessories, please refer carefully to the photos provided.

Due to the uncommon nature of Bossa instruments, the photos should also be used to confirm the exact configuration and originality of this particular OB-5.

Key Features

• Bossa OB-5 electric bass
• 5-string configuration
• Extended low-register capability
• Japanese boutique bass design
• Modern performance-oriented construction
• Distinctive alternative to mainstream production basses
• Excellent for fingerstyle playing
• Great for slap and funk techniques
• Well suited for gospel and R&B
• Excellent for jazz and fusion
• Useful for progressive and modern rock
• Great choice for contemporary studio work
• Extended range for modern arrangements
• Suitable for direct recording
• Works well with bass preamps and compression
• Uncommon model with collector appeal
• Professional-oriented bass platform
• Exact pickup configuration shown in photos
• Exact electronics and control layout should be verified from photos
• Exact woods, hardware, and finish should be confirmed from the provided photos

This product has been tested, is fully functional, and includes a 30-day warranty for in store purchases. For the exact condition, please refer to the photos provided. If you have any questions, call or text 770-931-9190. We are happy to assist you! If you're in the Atlanta area, stop by and bring your trades. Connect with a buyer here

Online Purchase Policy

If you are not satisfied with your online purchase, contact the originating Music Go Round store within 48 hours of receiving your shipment to obtain return authorization instructions.

• All returns must be sent to the store where the item was originally purchased.
• Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item arrived damaged or has an undisclosed defect.
• Refunds are limited to the purchase price of the product. Original shipping charges are non-refundable except for returns due to shipping damage or an undisclosed defect.
• Refunds or exchanges are issued after the originating store receives and inspects the returned item.
• Returned items must include all original packaging, accessories, manuals, and any other contents included with the shipment.

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