Detail 01
Active/passive electronics
The MB Instrument Pre can be switched between active and passive modes.
Product detailSKU #1500000456971
MarkbassMB Gloxy Black Panther 5 5-String Bass Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A lightweight, collaboration-designed 5-string with a comfort-focused Panther body, 24-fret range, and Markbass active/passive electronics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a 5-string bass with 24 frets and a 34-inch scale
- Bassists who want active/passive operation with a 3-band EQ
- Players prioritizing a sculpted, balanced body for seated or standing performance
- Studio and live players seeking Markbass soapbar pickups and the MB Instrument Pre
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a left-handed instrument
- Players seeking a bass with fewer than five strings
- Players who do not want active electronics or a 9V-powered circuit
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
34-inch scale length
The bass uses a 34-inch scale.
Detail 03
24 frets
The fingerboard provides a 24-fret layout.
Detail 04
MB Panther body
The body has the MB Panther style, with an extended top horn and deep lower cutaway described in the supplied data.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed 5-string bass with 18 mm string spacing.
- 02The instrument uses twin Markbass soapbar pickups and a 9V active/passive MB Instrument Pre.
- 03Its control layout is two volume controls, a push/pull tone control, and 3-band EQ.
- 04An MB gig bag is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who collaborated on the MB Gloxy Black Panther 5?
Markbass designed it in collaboration with bassist Alain Caron.
02Can it operate in passive mode?
Yes. Its 9V MB Instrument Pre supports active and passive operation.
03What pickup configuration does it use?
It has twin Markbass soapbar pickups.
04Is a bag included?
Yes, an MB gig bag is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 34"
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Shape
- MB Panther
- Neck Wood
- Hard maple
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000456971
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