Tobias Classic V 5-String Bass Guitar in Satin Natural

The Tobias Classic V 5-string in Satin Natural is a modern reintroduction of a legendary boutique bass. Built for players who demand impeccable clarity, huge low end and precise control, it combines premium tonewoods, neck-through construction and a powerful Bartolini active circuit to deliver a refined, professional sound that excels on stage and in the studio.

From its sculpted, asymmetrical neck to its radiused Bartolini humbuckers and ultra-adjustable Babicz bridge, every element of the Classic V is engineered for feel, balance and consistency. Whether you are laying down deep, supportive grooves or cutting through a dense mix with articulate lines, this bass gives you the headroom, nuance and reliability you need session after session.

Classic Tobias Feel, Modern Playability

The Classic V features the signature Tobias Asym neck profile, which is subtly thinner on the treble side and fuller on the bass side. This makes extended sessions far more comfortable, reduces fatigue and gives your fretting hand a natural, ergonomic grip across all five strings. The 34 inch scale and 24 jumbo frets offer a familiar feel with full access to the upper register.

Premium Neck-Through Tonewoods

A 5-piece hard maple and purpleheart neck runs right through the body, with three-layer wings made from walnut and wenge, capped with a highly figured quilted maple top. This combination delivers tight, piano-like lows, articulate mids and a sweet, singing top end, while the neck-through design enhances sustain and note-to-note consistency across the entire fingerboard.

Powerful Bartolini 18V Electronics

Dual Bartolini humbuckers with radiused tops are matched to an 18V Bartolini preamp, giving you massive headroom, low noise and a wide tonal palette. With Volume, Blend, Bass, Mid and Treble controls plus a Mid Frequency switch, you can quickly dial in anything from deep, dub-like warmth to punchy, modern clarity or aggressive, mix-cutting growl.

Rock-Solid Hardware and Setup Control

The Babicz Z-series 5-string bridge offers exceptional action and intonation adjustability, so you can fine-tune your setup to perfection. Gotoh compact die-cast tuners and a bone nut provide stable tuning and smooth response, while the dual-action truss rod lets you keep the neck dialled in to your preferred feel as conditions change.

• Bartolini Powered - Tobias basses come equipped with Bartolini pickups for a tone that’s punchy, clean and full of character. The 18V preamp offers a plethora of flexible controls and heaps of headroom too, so your sound stays clear even when you dig in.
• Babicz FCH Z Bridge - A modern, high‑mass monster. Expect killer sustain and enhanced resonance thanks to Babicz’s clever Full‑Contact design.
• Gotoh Tuners - Keep your tuning locked in from rehearsal to encore, with a lightweight design for optimal neck balance.
• Signature Tobias Feel - With its Tobias Asym neck profile, this bass feels perfect in the hand, making fast runs and long sets feel completely effortless. Its premium tone woods feel resonant and defined with ample sustain and low-end, and its Wenge fingerboard with jumbo frets offers a silky smooth feel.
• Included premium gig bag - Gives your bass proper protection while keeping things lightweight and ready for the road.

Body

• Body Shape: Classic
• Body Style: Double Cut
• Body Material: Walnut wings with 6 mm wenge veneer
• Top: Highly figured quilted maple
• Finish: Satin
• Colour: Satin Natural

Neck

• Neck Construction: Neck through body
• Neck Material: 5-piece stringer; hard maple with purpleheart
• Profile: Tobias Asymmetrical Neck
• Scale Length: 863.6 mm / 34.0 in
• Truss Rod: Dual action

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Wenge
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12.0 in
• Fret Count: 24
• Frets: Jumbo
• Inlays: None
• End of Board Width: 73.47 mm / 2.89 in

Nut

• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 47.63 mm / 1.88 in

Hardware

• Bridge: Babicz Z-series 5-string FCHZ5NGD
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh compact die-cast
• Tuner Plating: Gold
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Control Knobs: Gold knurled metal
• Pickguard: None
• Strap Buttons: 2; upper horn and offset on bottom
• Control Covers: Black PVC
• Output Jack: 1/4 inch barrel jack

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Bartolini MT5C-B1, Tobias radiused top
• Bridge Pickup: Bartolini MT5C-T1, Tobias radiused top
• Preamp: Bartolini 18V
• Controls: Master Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Mid Frequency switch
• Pickup Selector: Blend knob

Other

• Headstock: Traditional Tobias shape
• Headstock Inlay: Abalone Tobias T with vine
• Strings Gauge: .045, .065, .090, .105, .125
• Case: Tobias premium gig bag
• Model: TBCL5SNAGH1